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Suicide Bomber in Afghanistan Kills U.S. Marine
A powerful explosion shook Afghanistan's eastern city of Jalalabad, killing a U.S. Marine and injuring three others, according to an Afghan official.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Update on U.S. Relief for Myanmar
Mike Shuster reports on the latest developments from an Asian security summit and discusses U.S. naval ships off the coast of Myanmar trying to deliver aid.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

The 'DeFidelization' of Cuba
There are signs in Cuba that Fidel Castro's power is truly waning, despite that many Cubans have a hard time believing that his rule is really over.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Brazilian Tribes Say Dam Threatens Way of Life
Brazil's government wants to harness the hydroelectric power potential of the Xingu River to meet the country's energy needs. But the ancestral inhabitants of the Amazon fiercely oppose plans to build what would be the world's third-largest dam.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

Parents to Sue Government for School's Collapse
Parents are still standing in the ruins of Juyuan Middle School in Sichuan province and asking what went wrong. In a meeting Friday, they discussed suing the local education bureau. But there's no guarantee that the parents will find justice under the communist-controlled legal system.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

After Earthquake, Animal Lovers to the Rescue
The massive earthquake that hit China earlier this month has spurred many civic groups into action, including animal lovers. Chen Yunlian, who runs an animal shelter, has saved more than 70 cats and dogs from the quake zone with the help of volunteers.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us