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Trial Starts for Former Chinese Political Leader Bo Xilai

Conflict & Justice

The former Chinese leader Bo Xilai’s trial began today. In an unprecedented move the Chinese government has been tweeting out the court proceedings. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Barbara Demick, China Bureau Chief for the LA Times.

China’s Outgoing Leader Admits Shortcomings in Final Public Address

Global Politics

Report: Soot #2 Contributor to Global Warming

Environment

Censored ‘Southern Weekly’ Paper Back on Stands in China

Arts, Culture & Media

North Korea: Government Struggles to Keep Tech Genie in the Bottle

Global Politics
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South Korea Awarded 2018 Olympic Winter Games

Sports

South Koreans are hoping the Olympics will make their winter sports region an international destination.

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