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Ancient Persia

Japan government on nuclear crisis: Not lying, not telling the truth

Global Politics

The Japanese government may be making the crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant worse by not telling the whole truth.

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UK & US Implicated in Rendition of Libyans

Conflict & Justice

Syria Protester: ‘Friends are Falling on the Ground in Front of Our Eyes’

Conflict & Justice

Group Says Syria Attacks Protesters as Monitors Arrive

The World

Live Update on Hama Crackdown

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Syrian Troops and Tanks Advancing Into Central Hama

Conflict & Justice

The Syrian army is stepping up pressure on the city of Hama.

The World

US Ambassador Robert Ford’s Visit to Hama

Conflict & Justice

Demonstrators greeted Ford with olive branches but the Syrian government accused him of interfering in its domestic affairs.

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Geo answer

Arts, Culture & Media

The answer to our Geo Quiz today is Persepolis. The city was the ceremonial capital city of ancient Persia. Today it’s a world heritage site in southern Iran. European travel guru Rick Steves shares his impressions of Persepolis.

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