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Sudanese Basketball Dynasty Scouts Fresh Talent

Duany Duany and his younger brother both went from Southern Sudan to the NCAA men's basketball Final Four. And every time March Madness rolls around, Duany bets on his hometown of Juba and the potential basketball stars he finds there.

Sudanese Basketball Dynasty Scouts Fresh Talent

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Afghan Conference Sets Scene For U.S.-Iran Meeting

Officials from more than 80 nations gathered in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday to discuss Afghanistan. The conference offered an opportunity for the Obama administration to have high-level contacts with officials from Iran.

Afghan Conference Sets Scene For U.S.-Iran Meeting

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Politics

Bill Would Allow Travel To Cuba

A bipartisan group of senators led by Democrat Byron Dorgan and Republican Mike Enzi introduce legislation that could shake up a half century of U.S. Policy toward Cuba. It would lift travel restrictions on all travelers and re-examine the 47-year-old trade embargo.

Bill Would Allow Travel To Cuba

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National

Human Smuggler Dismisses U.S. Efforts On Border

Washington is addressing the problem of coyotes — human smugglers who are largely responsible for illegal immigration across the Southwest border — with a huge buildup of manpower and equipment. But one coyote says her methods haven't changed — and there's always demand.

Human Smuggler Dismisses U.S. Efforts On Border

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U.K. Reporter: British Economy Suffers U.S. Pains

President Barack Obama arrived in London Tuesday where he is to attend the meeting of the Group of 20 nations. Edmund Conway, economics editor of the Daily Telegraph, says Britain's economic conditions are very similar to that of the U.S.

U.K. Reporter: British Economy Suffers U.S. Pains

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Pakistani Taliban Head Claims Hand In Attack

The head of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the deadly attack yesterday on a police academy in the city of Lahore. Baitullah Mehsud said the attack was a retaliation for U.S. missile strikes against militants along the Afghan border.

Pakistani Taliban Head Claims Hand In Attack

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For G-20 Leaders, 1933 Summit Holds Lessons

In 1933, representatives from nearly every nation gathered in London for an economic conference aimed at rolling back a developing crisis. The meeting collapsed in failure. Leaders of the G-20 countries will aim to heed the lessons of that experience as they gather this week.

For G-20 Leaders, 1933 Summit Holds Lessons

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Jones: Afghanistan Strategy A 'Three-Legged Stool'

National Security Adviser James Jones says that retooling strategy in Afghanistan will mean addressing not only security issues but also those involving economic development and rule of law.

Jones: Afghanistan Strategy A 'Three-Legged Stool'

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Postcard From Luanda, Angola's Capital

Although Angola endured nearly 40 years of war, Luanda lacks the telltale battle scars and bullet wounds that pockmark other African capitals. However the oceanfront city has its own trademarks — residents sporting everything from extra-large celebrity sunglasses to horse-riding hats used as motorbike helmets.

Postcard From Luanda, Angola's Capital

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Obama To Meet With Russia's President Medvedev

President Obama hopes to reverse a serious slide in relations with Moscow when he meets Russian President Dmitri Medvedev for the first time Wednesday. They'll get together in London on the sidelines of the G-20 summit.

Obama To Meet With Russia's President Medvedev

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G-20 Leaders Get Swag Bag

World leaders are preparing for the G-20 meetings in London. The Guardian has put together a helpful guide for its readers. Attendees of the G-20 get a swag bag designed to show off the host nation. The world's most powerful men and women get a British-designed tie, Irish linen from Ulster, chocolates and a tea towel.

G-20 Leaders Get Swag Bag

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Obama, China's President To Meet At G-20

President Obama also will have a separate meeting Wednesday with Chinese President Hu Jintao. They are likely to discuss the global economy and a possible North Korean missile launch.

Obama, China's President To Meet At G-20

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Holbrooke: Pakistanis Aim To Root Out Militants

An international conference on Afghanistan is convening in The Hague, attended by Richard Holbrooke, U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. He says Pakistani officials told him they're serious about rooting out militants in the lawless tribal areas that border Afghanistan.

Holbrooke: Pakistanis Aim To Root Out Militants

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Europeans Deal With Global Economic Slowdown

As world leaders gather in London to try to chart a path out of the global economic recession, some analysts say the United States will no longer be able to dictate terms for solutions. Adding to that, Europe is determined to put its stamp on a new financial world order.

Europeans Deal With Global Economic Slowdown

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