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As Iran Goes to Polls, Opposition Warns Of Vote Rigging

By NAHID SIAMDOUST / TEHRAN

As supporters of Ahmadinejad's challengers go to the polls on Friday to vote, they are armed with an arsenal of instructions on how to contribute to making Iran's presidential elections "fair"

Obama's Health Care Campaign: Papering Over the Details

By KAREN TUMULTY / WASHINGTON

The President hopes all the campaign skills that got him to the White House in the first place can help him win the health care debate

Smoke Signals: Why a Tobacco Giant Backs a Tough New Antismoking Bill

By KATE PICKERT / WASHINGTON

Philip Morris has aligned itself with the health lobby on legislation just passed by the Senate. But rivals see ulterior commercial motives

Heeeere's Glenn! When the Lunatic Fringe Tries Comedy

By JOEL STEIN

He's not a comedian, but Glenn Beck is funny. Which is a relief, since he's a little nuts too

Why Wealthy Nations are Stiffing Africa

By VIVIENNE WALT / PARIS

In 2005, the G-8 promised $21 billion to help raise Africa out of poverty, but the economic downturn means no more than half of that is likely to be delivered

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"In our view, Chifundo James is better taken care of by being adopted by foreign parents who will give her love and affection."
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Malawi's Chief Justice ruling on Friday that Madonna can adopt a second child from the country
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Afghanistan's Real Strongmen

By Jason Motlagh

Bodybuilding is all the rage in a society where the state is a little short on muscle

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