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All Posts Tagged With: "Olympics"
World Links: Suicide Bombing in Pakistan; 4,000 Troops for Afghanistan
China Prep: Audio: When China Becomes the World’s Largest Economy
China will inevitably become the largest economy in the world, according to Andrew Nathan, chair of Columbia University's department of Political Science.
Heart of Darfur: History of Sudan
A timeline of Sudan's history from its colonial past to turbulent present.
China Prep: Production Diary
Director Marije Meerman blogs from China, where she's shooting a film about the gaokao, China's national college entrance exam.
Victory Is Your Duty: Olympic Timeline
By positioning tiny Cuba on the map of world sports, not only did Fidel carve an image of greatness for his country, but also one that distinguished Cuba from both its supporters (USSR) and its enemies (USA).




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