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Kirkuk In Question, U.S. Troops Leave Iraqi Cities

U.S. troops pulled out of Iraq's cities Tuesday. But as the U.S. military steps back, it will also be losing influence in Iraq's many outstanding disputes — one of which is over northern Iraq's Kirkuk, home to many of Iraq's ethnic and religious groups, and the country's vast oil wealth.

Kirkuk In Question, U.S. Troops Leave Iraqi Cities

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Does Return Of The Toffs Signal A Changed Britain?

The type of upper-class Englishmen people tended to sneer at during the Thatcher years are back with a vengeance in politics. Many members of the front bench of the opposition Conservative Party in recent years attended Eton and Oxford. But that doesn't seem to bother working-class people on the streets of London.

Does Return Of The Toffs Signal A Changed Britain?

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U.N. Backs Ousted Honduran President

The U.N. General Assembly unanimously condemned the military takeover in Honduras and demanded that Manuel Zelaya be immediately returned to power. Zelaya, who was forced into exile in Costa Rica, vows to return to Honduras. The new administration says he will be arrested if he does.

U.N. Backs Ousted Honduran President

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China Delays Internet Filtering Plan

China has delayed a controversial plan to bundle Internet filtering software with personal computers aimed to block pornography. The plan has been criticized as ineffective, intrusive and commercial unfair. Anthony Kuhn China's attempt to block pornography has been criticized as ineffective, intrusive and unfair.

China Delays Internet Filtering Plan

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Retired Colonel: Iraq Violence Will Remain Problem

The deadline for the withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops from Iraqi cities was Tuesday. Col. Peter Mansoor (retd.) says the withdrawal is necessary, but violence will still plague Iraq for years to come.

Retired Colonel: Iraq Violence Will Remain Problem

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U.S. Combat Troops Leave Iraqi Cities

For the first time in six years, Baghdad and other Iraqi cities are almost completely free of U.S. combat troops. Iraq's government declared a national holiday to celebrate the occasion, but a deadly car bomb in the city of Kirkuk provided a grim reminder of the challenges ahead.

U.S. Combat Troops Leave Iraqi Cities

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In Europe, Irregular Produce Makes A Comeback

Bendy cucumbers, knobbly carrots, puny cauliflowers and naked onions are among 26 misshapen fruits and vegetables that will make their way to supermarkets Wednesday after the European Union rescinded a 20-year-old regulation. Food columnist Diana Henry of the Sunday Telegraph says she is "thrilled."

In Europe, Irregular Produce Makes A Comeback

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Iran's Pivotal Presidential Election

Iranian Americans Watch Tehran From Afar

Many Iranian Americans watched the 1979 revolution in the streets of Tehran. Now, they watch the violent crackdown from their living rooms in the U.S. Iranian Americans talk about what the changes in Iran mean for them.

Iranian Americans Watch Tehran From Afar

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Director Seeks To Capture Life In Modern Tibet

Pema Tseden is the first director in China ever to film movies entirely in the Tibetan language. His latest film, The Search, won the Grand Jury Prize at Shanghai's recent International Film Festival. He says Tibet has always been depicted by outsiders who pander to their own imagination.

Director Seeks To Capture Life In Modern Tibet

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Russian Casinos To Close In Cities

Russian gamblers are placing their final bets before all casinos and slot machine parlors across the country must shut down by midnight. The anti-vice law was first promoted in 2006 by then President Vladimir Putin. Many wagered the government would eventually back down, but they lost that bet.

Russian Casinos To Close In Cities

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Iran's Pivotal Presidential Election

Iran Blames U.S., Others For Post Election Protests

A large police force continues to patrol key points in Tehran. Iran's leaders have intensified their campaign to paint protesters as the work of the United States, Britain and Israel. It is believed more than 2,000 people have been arrested.

Iran Blames U.S., Others For Post Election Protests

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U.S. Troops Withdraw From Iraqi Cities

Iraqi forces are in full formal control of Baghdad and other cities. American troops have handed over security in urban areas to Iraqi troops in a defining step toward ending the U.S. combat role in the country.

U.S. Troops Withdraw From Iraqi Cities

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Air France Investigators Need Flight Data Recorders

It's been nearly 30 days since an Air France jet, flying from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Paris crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The information gathered so far suggests the airplane may have broken up in flight. Investigators remain focused on recovering the flight data and cockpit voice recorders. Matt Wald covers aviation for The New York Times, and he discusses the investigation with David Greene.

Air France Investigators Need Flight Data Recorders

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Foreign Companies Bid On Iraqi Oil Licenses

Foreign companies could soon be pumping Iraqi oil for the first time in nearly 40 years. The companies are so eager for a crack at Iraq's vast oil wealth that they are willing to overlook some big negatives. But the deals currently on the table won't necessarily be highly profitable for the oil companies.

Foreign Companies Bid On Iraqi Oil Licenses

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