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Iraq Group to Call for Pulling Back Troops

A bipartisan commission on U.S. policy in Iraq will urge a pullback of some U.S. troops in Iraq, but will not recommend a specific timetable for withdrawing U.S. forces, according to an official familiar with the panel's deliberations.

Iraq Group to Call for Pulling Back Troops

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Litvinenko Inquiry Centers on 12 Sites, 5 Airplanes

British police investigating former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko's death in London say they have found traces of radioactivity at 12 sites in the city -- and in five aircraft, as well. Litvinenko's apparent murder has become a story with very broad implications. Now doctors believe a former Russian prime minister may have been poisoned, as well.

Litvinenko Inquiry Centers on 12 Sites, 5 Airplanes

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Maliki Assures Bush on Iraqi Force's Readiness

Iraq's prime minister says he thinks his country's forces will be ready to take full control of Iraq's security by next June. Nouri al-Maliki and President Bush discussed the issue at their meeting earlier today in Jordan.

Maliki Assures Bush on Iraqi Force's Readiness

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Art & Design

Auschwitz Prisoner Fights to Recover Her Paintings

In 1944, the notorious Nazi Josef Mengele ordered Dina Babbitt to paint portraits of Gypsy prisoners at Auschwitz concentration camp. Babbitt, 83, is trying to recover the works, which are in the museum at the site of the camp.

Auschwitz Prisoner Fights to Recover Her Paintings

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Iraq Study Group Expected to Suggest Drawdown

The bipartisan Iraq Study Group allegedly plans to recommend a gradual troop withdrawal from Iraq when it presents its report to President Bush next week. Washington Post military correspondent Thomas Ricks talks with Mike Pesca about the recommendations that could come from the panel.

Iraq Study Group Expected to Suggest Drawdown

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Investigation Widens in Death of Former Spy

The mystery surrounding the murder of a former Russian spy is growing more complicated. Investigators have found radiation at a dozen sites in Britain and aboard five planes. Daniel McGrory, reporter with the Times of London, talks with Madeleine Brand about the latest developments.

Investigation Widens in Death of Former Spy

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Bush Maintains Support of Iraqi Prime Minister

President Bush met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Jordan this morning. Later at a press conference, the president maintained his support for the Iraqi leader, and insisted that there would be no immediate troop withdrawal.

Bush Maintains Support of Iraqi Prime Minister

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Politics

What Would You Ask Robert Gates?

Robert Gates was nominated a few weeks ago by President Bush to replace Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. His confirmation hearings are scheduled for next week and, assuming those go well, Gates is expected to be confirmed by the Senate the following week. What would you ask Robert Gates?

What Would You Ask Robert Gates?

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News from Africa: Gay Marriage, Somalia, AIDS

A look at stories making news in Africa: South Africa is paving the way to recognizing gay marriage; there are rising conflicts in Somalia; and the late journalist Ed Bradley made many contributions to Africa's war on AIDS.

News from Africa: Gay Marriage, Somalia, AIDS

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North Korea's Nuclear Push

U.S. Tries Taking Luxuries Away from Kim Jong ll

North Korea's nuclear test led to more sanctions, and a novel approach by the Bush administration: depriving Kim Jong Il of the luxuries he likes most. No more iPods, plasma TVs, Rolexes, Cognac or Harleys. It's the first time the U.S. has used trade penalties to annoy a leader. One former state department official is skeptical, pointing out that if the North Korean leader can secretly move nukes, he can sneak in a case of scotch.

U.S. Tries Taking Luxuries Away from Kim Jong ll

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Environment

Skiers Worry Global Warming Could Crimp Careers

A lack of snow in Europe has forced the cancellation of three World Cup ski races. Some ski lovers wonder what the future holds for the sport as the snowy season seems to shrink. Some are worried that global warming will eventually consign them to a life off of the slopes.

Skiers Worry Global Warming Could Crimp Careers

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Litvinenko Investigation Turns Up Radiation Trail

Britain's Home Secretary John Reid says traces of radiation have been found in a dozen U.K. sites during the ongoing investigation into the London death of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko.

Litvinenko Investigation Turns Up Radiation Trail

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Bipartisan Study Group Releases Its Plan for Iraq

Report: Iraq Study Group Supports Withdrawal

Details of the Iraq Study Group's final report have been leaked to The New York Times. The report does not advocate a firm timetable for withdrawal, but does call for phased pullback of American troops now in Iraq.

Report: Iraq Study Group Supports Withdrawal

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Assessing Iraq's Options for Building Stability

Joost Hiltermann, the Middle East project director for the International Crisis Group, talks with John Ydstie about what Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki can realistically do to lessen the violence in Iraq.

Assessing Iraq's Options for Building Stability

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