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Dutch Leader to Resign After Discord

The Netherlands' prime minister is to tender his government's resignation to Queen Beatrix after the collapse of the ruling coalition. The smallest coalition party, D66, withdrew its support Thursday because of the Immigration Minister's treatment of a Somali-born Dutch politician.

Dutch Leader to Resign After Discord

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Mexico Faces Stark Choices in Election

Mexico will choose a new President on Sunday. While the historic vote is important for Mexico, it will also have big implications for the United States. On the right, Felipe Calderon could be a close ally, and he's already promised to act as a counterweight to Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez.

Mexico Faces Stark Choices in Election

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The Impact of War

Demonstrators Support Charged Marines

The preliminary hearing for eight servicemen charged with killing an unarmed Iraqi in Hamdania has been postponed for several weeks. Meanwhile, many U.S. civilians are voicing support for the Marines and Navy Corpsman. Some are holding weekly demonstrations outside Camp Pendleton. For historian Michal Belknap, this has echoes of the My Lai episode, when both supporters and opponents of the Vietnam War rallied behind William Calley, for very different reasons.

Demonstrators Support Charged Marines

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Army Investigates Allegations of Rape, Murder

The Army is investigating allegations that U.S. soldiers raped a woman, then killed her and three other people in March in the Iraqi town of Mahmoudiyah, south of Baghdad. The suspects are a soldier from the 101st Airborne Division and another who was recently discharged.

Army Investigates Allegations of Rape, Murder

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Tour de France 2006

Doping Bans Set Tour de France Off Kilter

A doping scandal has rocked the Tour de France before the cyclists have begun peddling. Favorites Jan Ullrich and Ivan Basso are among a list of cyclists who have been banned from the competition, which starts Saturday. Ullrich won the race in 1997.

Doping Bans Set Tour de France Off Kilter

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Tour de France 2006

Doping Allegations Rock Tour de France

A day before the start of the Tour de France, star riders Jan Ullrich and Ivan Basso have been banned from cycling's top event over doping allegations. Other competitors are also implicated. Phil Liggett of the Outdoor Life Network details the scandal for Madeleine Brand.

Doping Allegations Rock Tour de France

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PRI Candidate Hopes for Miracle from Party Machine

Roberto Madrazo is the presidential candidate of the party that ruled Mexico for 71 years, the PRI. The fortunes of his party have tumbled since it lost the presidency in 2000 to President Vicente Fox. Madrazo is running a distant third in the polls for Sunday's election.

PRI Candidate Hopes for Miracle from Party Machine

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Thursday

Environment

Spring Is Early, and So Are the Birds

Spring is coming earlier to Europe, thanks to global warming. And at least some birds have adjusted to the change. A new study finds that migrating songbirds from Africa are showing up earlier on their breeding grounds, to take advantage of abundant food. Scientists suggest these bird species are actually evolving rapidly to keep up with our changing world.

Spring Is Early, and So Are the Birds

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G8: Iran Has Until July 5 to Reply to Nuclear Plan

The foreign ministers of the Group of 8 countries press Iran to respond to an offer of incentives for dissolving its nuclear program, setting a deadline of July 5 for a response. The ministers also discussed the Middle East and energy security, preparing for next month's G8 summit in St. Petersburg, Russia.

G8: Iran Has Until July 5 to Reply to Nuclear Plan

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A Conversation with Afghanistan's Ambassador to the U.S.

Despite some progress, Afghanistan still faces many hurdles. Afghanistan's ambassador to the United States, Said Tayeb Jawad, talks about the Taliban, the poppy trade and Afghanistan's role in the war against terrorism.

A Conversation with Afghanistan's Ambassador to the U.S.

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Will Mexican Congress Check President's Power?

Mexico’s presidential vote, set for Sunday, has the media’s full attention. But the congressional elections may be equally important. Many voters hope a new Congress can blunt the power of the presidency.

Will Mexican Congress Check President's Power?

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