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Unease in Chechnya

Chechnya Rebuilds Amid Atmosphere of Fear

After more than a decade of destruction, the Russian region of Chechnya is now being rebuilt. The new signs of stability are welcome to most Chechens, but human rights groups say the region's pro-Moscow government is using fear and corruption to govern a traumatized population.

Chechnya Rebuilds Amid Atmosphere of Fear

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Middle East

International Aid Groups Rush to Lebanon

The United Nations and other aid agencies scramble to dispatch supplies to southern Lebanon, during what Israel says will be a 48-hour pause in airstrikes. The French and Iranian foreign ministers travel to Beirut, both voicing support for an immediate cease-fire -- and outrage over an Israeli attack that killed more than 50 civilians.

International Aid Groups Rush to Lebanon

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U.S. Hands Part of Afghanistan to NATO Control

With a symbolic changing of flags, the command of troops in southern Afghanistan shifted from United States to NATO control Monday. NATO will now lead forces from 37 countries in six southern Afghan provinces. The area has seen the worst fighting since the Taliban was overthrown in 2001.

U.S. Hands Part of Afghanistan to NATO Control

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Middle East

Olmert: 'No Cease-Fire' Until Security Assured

Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says there will be "no cease-fire" until the threat of Hezbollah attacks is removed. Israel launches new airstrikes in south Lebanon, despite an agreement to suspend air attacks for 48 hours.

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Obrador Supporters Press for Vote Recount

Thousands of supporters of leftist Mexican presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador camped out in the center of Mexico City on Monday, vowing not to leave until the top electoral court rules for a recount of votes in the disputed national election. Obrador has joined his supporters, and set up a tent in the city's main plaza.

Obrador Supporters Press for Vote Recount

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NATO Takes Charge in Southern Afghanistan

NATO forces take control of security forces in southern Afghanistan, which has been plagued by terrorism and violence. A U.S.-led coalition had previously controlled the area. Some 8,500 troops will be in the area when the NATO contingent is at full force.

NATO Takes Charge in Southern Afghanistan

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Analysis

Analysis

NATO's Challenges in a Taliban Stronghold

A car bomb killed eight people in southern Afghanistan on Monday, the latest event in a surge in violence in the region. Rachel Morarjee, reporting from Kabul for London's Financial Times, talks with Madeleine Brand about the challenges the NATO forces face in a region that was once a stronghold of the Taliban.

NATO's Challenges in a Taliban Stronghold

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The Impact of War

After Afghanistan: Amputee Rebuilds Life in America

Army Sgt. Tim Brumley says he had expected things to be pretty quiet in Afghanistan, where he was deployed last year after 10 months in Iraq. But he ended up losing his foot after being wounded in a major firefight with the Taliban.

After Afghanistan: Amputee Rebuilds Life in America

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Middle East

Military Strategy in Lebanon and Gaza

When fighting began in Lebanon three weeks ago, Israel thought an air campaign against Hezbollah's leadership and weapon-storage locations would dismantle the group. However, the prolonged fighting shows that Hezbollah is a far more disciplined and prepared enemy than they anticipated. Guests on the program discuss the military tactics and larger strategic goals of both sides and what they are trying to accomplish.

Military Strategy in Lebanon and Gaza

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The Opinion Page

Al-Qaida Influence Ebbs, but No Success for U.S.

Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland, talks about his op-ed piece in Sunday's San Jose Mercury News, where he argues that attacks by Hezbollah and pressing local issues have reduced al-Qaida to a bit player in the Middle East. But, he says, al-Qaida's failure does not equal American success.

Al-Qaida Influence Ebbs, but No Success for U.S.

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Technology

An Online View of War in the Middle East

Guests provide a tour of news from the Middle East on the Web, from YouTube to state-run broadcasts. Bloggers talk about posting from war zones, and experts offer tips on critical viewing.

An Online View of War in the Middle East

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Middle East

Texas Congresswoman Calls for Lebanon Cease-Fire

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) joins host Ed Gordon for a closer look at the State Department's position on the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Lee is among those calling for an immediate cease-fire in Lebanon.

Texas Congresswoman Calls for Lebanon Cease-Fire

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Middle East

Rice Deputy Weighs In on Lebanon Fighting

Air strikes continued in Lebanon over the weekend as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice returned to Israel. Host Ed Gordon talks with Secretary Rice's deputy spokesman at the State Department, Tom Casey, about America's position and what it will take to create a lasting peace in the region.

Rice Deputy Weighs In on Lebanon Fighting

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Congo Election Is a Step Toward Democracy

The votes are being counted after millions of Congolese voted in national elections on Sunday. It is the vast, impoverished nation's first democratic elections in 46 years. Joseph Kabila was considered the front-runner. But no candidate in the field is expected to win the majority needed to avoid a runoff.

Congo Election Is a Step Toward Democracy

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Anonymous E-mail Ends Dead-Eel Toss

For decades, an English village has held a competition where fishermen hurl giant, dead eels at each other for a fundraiser. But this weekend, the eels were replaced with "dock bumpers" after an anonymous e-mailer threatened to bring negative publicity. The e-mailer said the game was disrespectful to the dead eel. Local residents say they're dismayed by the change.

Anonymous E-mail Ends Dead-Eel Toss

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