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Atlanta Opens New International Air Terminal
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Nyachieng Nguot Teng, 25, lost her left leg and her 7-month-old son suffered a fractured leg when a Sudanese bomb fell on her hut in Lalat, South Sudan, on May 5. The United Nations is trying to prevent the recent fighting between the two Sudans from escalating into full-scale war.
Civilians Flee, Soldiers Dig In On Sudanese Frontier
()Sudan and South Sudan are still threatening one another along their borders. The U.N. is warning both Sudans that they could face sanctions if they can't reverse their escalating feud.
Ratko Mladic's Genocide Trial Gets Under Way
At the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal, he is accused of 11 counts of genocide and other crimes.
()For New French President, Germany Is First Stop
The French and German leaders have different ideas about how to address Europe's financial crisis.
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Special Series
Russia By Rail
Nearly 6,000 miles of railroad separate Russia's capital city of Moscow from Vladivostok, on the Pacific Ocean. A journey crossing the world's largest country reveals how Russia's history has shaped its people and where they want their country to go.
Special Series
Arab Spring: One Year Later
A year ago, the people of Tunisia and Egypt rose up and forced their autocratic rulers from power, sparking revolution that spread across the Arab World. It's still not clear how these seismic changes will play out; so far, the results have been mixed.
National Security
Why Do Terrorists So Often Go For Planes?
There are some indications they may now be looking for other, softer targets.
Military Looks To Redefine PTSD, Without Stigma
If more veterans seek treatment, it would add to the backlog in an already overburdened system.
U.S. Military Mission: Pushing Afghans To Take Lead
U.S. training of Afghan troops is ramping up, but at times Afghans are not yet doing their part.
Middle East
At 96, Historian Lewis Reflects On 'A Century'
Middle East expert Bernard Lewis looks back on his life, work and legacy in Notes on a Century.
Violence In Syria Has Not Abated
Syrian troops continue the brutal campaign against those who oppose the regime of President Assad.
Europe
At Trial, Serb Gen. Mladic Taunts Survivors With Throat-Cutting Gesture
Charged with 11 counts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, he remains defiant.
Greece Sets New Election For June 17; Fear Of Bank Runs Reported
The country will try again to form a government.
Ratko Mladic's Genocide Trial Gets Under Way
At the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal, he is accused of 11 counts of genocide and other crimes.
Asia
The Price Of A Swift Pigeon: Try $328,000
The Chinese love pigeon racing and have driven prices for the fastest birds to exorbitant levels.
'Biggest Public Toilet In The World' Now Good To Go In Japan
Set inside a wall-in garden, it's hoped the facility will draw tourists to Ichihara City.
To Fight HIV, Indian Health Workers Say Homosexuality Must Be Legal
Public health workers are advocating to keep homosexuality legal to fight against HIV/AIDS.
Europe
Hollande Survives The Lightning, Faces The Thunder()
May 15, 2012 A plane carrying newly minted French president Francois Hollande was struck by lightning en route to Germany for potentially stormy economic talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Asia
The Price Of A Swift Pigeon: Try $328,000()
May 15, 2012 Growing Chinese wealth has driven up prices dramatically in a wide range of markets — including the market for racing pigeons. Chinese love the sport, and the wealthy have pushed up prices for the fastest birds to exorbitant levels.
Africa
EU Airstrike Targets Suspected Pirate Lair In Somalia()
May 15, 2012 The strike on Handulle village reportedly destroyed speed boats, fuel depots and an arms store. The early morning assault was the EU's first onshore attack against piracy.
The Two-Way
'Biggest Public Toilet In The World' Now Good To Go In Japan()
May 15, 2012 Set inside a wall-in garden, it's hoped the facility will draw tourists to Ichihara City.
Europe
Powered By Germany, Eurozone Avoids Recession()
May 15, 2012 The economy of the 17 countries that use the euro narrowly avoided a recession in the first quarter despite a raging debt crisis that's raising the specter of an EU breakup. One analyst said: "The euro area might have dodged recession, but it is firing on only one cylinder."
