A superficially amusing Egyptian portrayal of America's countryside
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Why a Taliban code of conduct now
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Obama sees encouraging Mideast peace prospects
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Beyond the Carbon Crusade
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Why the AKP holds the center in Turkey
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Emmy continues great year for female music artists
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An Asia Strategy for Iran
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