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Gore's 'We' Campaign to Fight Climate Change

Former vice president Al Gore's non-profit organization on Monday launches the "We" campaign, a $300-million effort to push policymakers to adopt tough legislation to combat climate change.

Gore's 'We' Campaign to Fight Climate Change

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Analysis

Analysis

Stalemate Changes Dynamic Between Iraqi Factions

Ghassan al-Atiyyah, founder and director of Iraq Foundation for Development and Democracy, and Miami University professor Adeed Dawisha discuss with Robert Siegel how Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was weakened politically when his attempt to wrest Basra from Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's militia failed.

Stalemate Changes Dynamic Between Iraqi Factions

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As Fighting Eases, Sadr City Returns to Routine

With a truce in place, Sadr City, the vast Shiite slum on Baghdad's eastern edge, is springing back to life. Despite continued tension in the "no-man's land" just outside the neighborhood, at the headquarters of cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, "candy of jubilation" was handed out.

As Fighting Eases, Sadr City Returns to Routine

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China and the World

China Alters Its Role in World Economy, Diplomacy

After years of attracting foreign investment, China is now investing overseas itself, and the country is increasingly using its diplomatic muscle. Those changes have brought new risk and responsibility for a country with a long-stated policy of not interfering.

China Alters Its Role in World Economy, Diplomacy

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Journalist Weighs In on Tibetan Riots, Dalai Lama

Ongoing anti-government protests have sparked violence in Tibet, and China accuses the Dalai Lama of instigating the unrest. Journalist Pico Iyer has known the Dalai Lama for three decades and written a new book about the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader.

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Al-Sadr Orders Militia Off Streets of Basra

Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr ordered his fighters to put down their weapons on Sunday following a week of violent clashes. This comes after ongoing fighting escalated between Shi'ite militias and Iraqi and U.S. forces. Experts discuss the situation in the southern port city of Basra.

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China Reopens Tibet to Select Western Journalists

Shai Oster, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, was one of a group of journalists the Chinese government brought to Lhasa for followup coverage of violent clashes between protesters and government forces.

China Reopens Tibet to Select Western Journalists

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The Impact of War

Remains of First U.S. Soldier Captured in Iraq Located

Sergeant Keith Matthew Maupin was a 20-year-old private first class when he was captured April 9, 2004, after his fuel convoy was ambushed west of Baghdad.

Remains of First U.S. Soldier Captured in Iraq Located

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The Impact of War

Cambodian Photojournalist Dith Pran Dies at 65

Dith Pran documented — and experienced himself — the terror of Cambodia's brutal Khmer Rouge regime. Correspondent Sydney Schanberg reflects on a relationship with Pran chronicled in the 1984 Academy-award-winning film, The Killing Fields.

Cambodian Photojournalist Dith Pran Dies at 65

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Shiite Politician: Iraqi Government 'Cannot Deliver'

Iraq's government is claiming some hopeful news after a week of fighting as Muqtada al-Sadr ordered his militiamen to stop fighting. But the declaration doesn't impress Shiite parliament member Kassim Daood, who says "there are many signals showing that this government cannot deliver" on its promise to secure Iraq.

Shiite Politician: Iraqi Government 'Cannot Deliver'

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Problems Plague Heathrow Airport's New Terminal

London's Heathrow Airport opened a new terminal last week that was expected to help relieve congestion in one of the world's busiest airports. But that hasn't been the case. Major problems with the baggage handling system caused British Airways to delay and cancel flights in the first few days.

Problems Plague Heathrow Airport's New Terminal

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Mixed Reports Boost Scrutiny of Zimbabwe Elections

Results from Saturday's key parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe are trickling in. A long delay in releasing the results has prompted the opposition to accuse President Robert Mugabe of trying to rig the vote. The election is seen as the toughest challenge to Mugabe's 28-year hold on power.

Mixed Reports Boost Scrutiny of Zimbabwe Elections

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Middle East

Israel, Palestinians Make Concessions as Rice Visits

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is wrapping up her latest mission to the Middle East with separate meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. As part of the visit, Israel pledged to remove 50 roadblocks in the West Bank, and Palestinian officials vowed to do more to stop attacks on Israel.

Israel, Palestinians Make Concessions as Rice Visits

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