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Atlanta Opens New International Air Terminal
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Ratko Mladic's Genocide Trial Gets Under Way
()Twenty years after his troops began brutally ethnically cleansing Bosnian towns and villages of non-Serbs, Gen. Ratko Mladic went on trial Wednesday at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal accused of 11 counts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
For New French President, Germany Is First Stop
The French and German leaders have different ideas about how to address Europe's financial crisis.
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Special Series
Russia By Rail
Nearly 6,000 miles of railroad separate Russia's capital city of Moscow from Vladivostok, on the Pacific Ocean. A journey crossing the world's largest country reveals how Russia's history has shaped its people and where they want their country to go.
Special Series
Arab Spring: One Year Later
A year ago, the people of Tunisia and Egypt rose up and forced their autocratic rulers from power, sparking revolution that spread across the Arab World. It's still not clear how these seismic changes will play out; so far, the results have been mixed.
National Security
Why Do Terrorists So Often Go For Planes?
There are some indications they may now be looking for other, softer targets.
Military Looks To Redefine PTSD, Without Stigma
If more veterans seek treatment, it would add to the backlog in an already overburdened system.
U.S. Military Mission: Pushing Afghans To Take Lead
U.S. training of Afghan troops is ramping up, but at times Afghans are not yet doing their part.
Middle East
Violence In Syria Has Not Abated
Syrian troops continue the brutal campaign against those who oppose the regime of President Assad.
Europe
Ratko Mladic's Genocide Trial Gets Under Way
At the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal, he is accused of 11 counts of genocide and other crimes.
Portugal Looks Back On 1 Year Since Its Bailout
To save money, the government has cut four public holidays from the calendar.
Political Limbo May Further Erode Greece's Stability
Political uncertainty has raised fears that the country will be forced to exit the eurozone.
Asia
The Price Of A Swift Pigeon: Try $328,000
The Chinese love pigeon racing and have driven prices for the fastest birds to exorbitant levels.
'Biggest Public Toilet In The World' Now Good To Go In Japan
Set inside a wall-in garden, it's hoped the facility will draw tourists to Ichihara City.
To Fight HIV, Indian Health Workers Say Homosexuality Must Be Legal
Public health workers are advocating to keep homosexuality legal to fight against HIV/AIDS.
Asia
The Price Of A Swift Pigeon: Try $328,000()
May 15, 2012 Growing Chinese wealth has driven up prices dramatically in a wide range of markets — including the market for racing pigeons. Chinese love the sport, and the wealthy have pushed up prices for the fastest birds to exorbitant levels.
Africa
EU Airstrike Targets Suspected Pirate Lair In Somalia()
May 15, 2012 The strike on Handulle village reportedly destroyed speed boats, fuel depots and an arms store. The early morning assault was the EU's first onshore attack against piracy.
The Two-Way
'Biggest Public Toilet In The World' Now Good To Go In Japan()
May 15, 2012 Set inside a wall-in garden, it's hoped the facility will draw tourists to Ichihara City.
Europe
Powered By Germany, Eurozone Avoids Recession()
May 15, 2012 The economy of the 17 countries that use the euro narrowly avoided a recession in the first quarter despite a raging debt crisis that's raising the specter of an EU breakup. One analyst said: "The euro area might have dodged recession, but it is firing on only one cylinder."
Your Money
Canada's Housing Market Booms; Experts See Trouble()
May 15, 2012 Canada's real estate market is one of the hottest in the developed world. In Toronto, where prices rose 10 percent in March, the average detached house costs more than $600,000. But some worry that Canada is experiencing a housing bubble that's about to burst.
