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Burma has eased restrictions on media.
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Burma has eased restrictions on media.

Promoting Further Reform In Burma

The United States is moving to make it easier for the Southeast Asian nation to secure help from the World Bank.

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Discussion included strengthening the economic relationship between Georgia and the United States.

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Irony From Iran

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Cultural Highs And Lows For Iran

The Iranian domestic drama, “A Separation,” has won the prestigious Golden Globe award.

Rice And Clinton On Syria

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Open, Peaceful Election Needed In Senegal

We encourage President Wade to pave the way for a new generation of African leaders.

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Egypt One Year Later

One of the parliament's first tasks will be to select a committee that will write Egypt’s new constitution.

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Unity Under Attack In Nigeria

The United States has reached out to the West African nation’s leaders to help find ways to restore peace and stability.

More Blows To Internet Freedom In Iran

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Otero On Tibet

"I am gravely concerned by reports of violence and continuing heightened tensions in Tibetan areas of China."

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Dissident's Death Underscores Cuba's Continued Denial Of Human Rights

A political activist jailed in Cuba has died on a hunger strike protesting the repressive policies of the island nation’s government.

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Arab League Calls For Assad To Step Down

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Posner On The Digital Earthquake

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A New Day For Burma

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