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Ukraine's Soviet Past and Uncertain Democratic Future

NPR's Eric Weiner profiles the country of Ukraine -- once a key member of the former Soviet Union with a strategically important position on the Black Sea -- and explains what political circumstances have led to the contemporary political standoff there, where supporters of a pro-European presidential candidate are staging mass protests against an allegedly flawed election that put a pro-Russian candidate into power.

Ukraine's Soviet Past and Uncertain Democratic Future

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Crisis May Further Divide Eastern Ukraine

In eastern Ukraine, political leaders appear to be backing away from the notion of breaking up the country. One referendum on increased autonomy for the industrial Donyetsk region that had been scheduled for this weekend is now postponed. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Crisis May Further Divide Eastern Ukraine

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Ukraine Opposition Exits Talks

Opposition leaders pull out of talks to end the confrontation in Ukraine over last week's disputed presidential election. The latest crisis came after Parliament failed to pass a no-confidence motion in the prime minister, who was declared the victor. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports.

Ukraine Opposition Exits Talks

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Southeast Asian Nations Meet in Laos

The countries of southeast Asia meet every year for what's known as the ASEAN Summit. And for the first time, Laos is the host. It's a big step for this small communist nation, which has hopes of gradually drawing foreign investment. But in preparation for the meeting, Laos has banned foreign tourists and is bringing in security forces from Vietnam. Doualy Xaykaothao reports.

Southeast Asian Nations Meet in Laos

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Analysis

Analysis

Bush Attempts to Mend Fences in Canada

Previous presidents have made trips to Canada relatively soon after being elected, but this is President Bush's first official trip. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Jeffrey Simpson, national affairs columnist with the Globe and Mail about recent relations between the U.S. and Canada.

Bush Attempts to Mend Fences in Canada

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News

Bush Makes Visit to Canada

President Bush begins a two-day mission to Canada, downplaying disagreements between the U.S. and its neighbor over Iraq and trade issues. His trip is the first official visit by a U.S. president in nearly 10 years. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Bush Makes Visit to Canada

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U.S. Officials Look Toward Iraq Elections

The U.S. steps up efforts to ensure the January elections for a transitional assembly are held on time, despite the intensifying insurgency in Iraq's Sunni Muslim heartland. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

U.S. Officials Look Toward Iraq Elections

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Calls for New Ukraine Poll

Amid mass protests in Kiev, Ukraine's Supreme Court is reviewing that country's disputed presidential election. Petro Koshukov, co-founder of "Znaio," a voter education project in Ukraine, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the mood of Ukrainian protesters and how the disputed election may be resolved.

Calls for New Ukraine Poll

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Monday

Ukraine Court Reviews Election

Ukraine's Supreme Court meets to discuss the country's disputed election and will consider ordering a new vote. The weeklong crisis has intensified long-standing divisions between eastern and western Ukraine. Now there is talk of secession. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Lawrence Sheets.

Ukraine Court Reviews Election

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NATO Sees Divisions on Iraq Service

At least five NATO members, and perhaps twice that many, are refusing to allow any of their soldiers to go to Iraq as part of a NATO training mission for Iraqi military officers. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

NATO Sees Divisions on Iraq Service

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Iraqi Groups Argue for Postponing Elections

Last Friday, many leading Iraqi political parties called for delaying the Jan. 30 elections. Iraq's former foreign minister, Adnan Pachachi, talks about why he advocates the postponement. Pachachi is a leading Sunni leader. Hear Pachachi and NPR's Renee Montagne.

Iraqi Groups Argue for Postponing Elections

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Aznar Testifies in Madrid Bombing Probe

A special commission in parliament is looking for answers in the Madrid train bombings and it has some questions for former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar. Aznar testifies Monday before the commission. Jerome Socolovsky reports.

Aznar Testifies in Madrid Bombing Probe

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