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The Decline and Fall of General Motors' Empire

By JOSEPH R. SZCZESNY

A review of the long and troubled road of the company that was once the symbol of American economic dominance

How Afghanistan's Little Tragedies Are Adding Up

By JASON MOTLAGH / HERAT

In a disheartening parallel with Iraq, civilian killings at checkpoints and the like are steadily sapping popular support for the U.S. and the government.

Guess Who's Calling? Prison Cell-Phone Use a Growing Problem

By TOM MCNICHOL / SAN FRANCISCO

In many prisons across the country, cell phones have become as valuable as drugs -- and are just as eagerly traded.

Red Bull's New Cola: A Kick from Cocaine?

By JEAN FRIEDMAN-RUDOVSKY / LA PAZ

German authorities have flagged the level of the illegal cocaine alkaloid in the all-natural drink. But does that mean it's dangerous? The Bolivians chuckle

Failed Government Policies Sparked Tibet Riots

By AUSTIN RAMZY / BEIJING

An unusual study by a group of Chinese scholars blames Beijing's repression of Tibetans as the cause of last year's deadly unrest

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The Decline and Fall of General Motors' Empire

A review of the long and troubled road of the company that was once the symbol of American economic dominance

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North Korea's official news agency KCNA. The country test-fired two more missiles Tuesday after the U.N. Security Council unanimously condemned its recent nuclear test
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In Beijing Burbs, Chinese Soccer Gets Its Game On

By Lin Yang / Beijing

Soccer has been slow to catch on in China, but a few grassroots amateur leagues around Beijing are beginning to give Chinese fans hope

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