World
Today in history: An era ends in Eastern Europe
September 24, 2015On this date in 1990,the Supreme Soviet gave approval to switch to a free market economy, the signal for the GDR to leave the now moribund Warsaw Pact.
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Cuba: Pope takes mass and visits Fidel
September 23, 2015The Pope completed his visit to Cuba and was welcomed to the U.S. today.
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Land and political prisoners: unfinished business for Colombian peace talks
September 23, 2015Obstacles loom and agreements so far are partial ones.
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Burkina Faso military coup a setback for West Africa
September 22, 2015General Diendéré, the coup leader and new strongman, is closely linked to the U.S. military mission in the area, as well as to the French military.
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René González in Mexico gives thanks, welcomes advice
September 22, 2015He and the other Cuban 5 are traveling to many countries to personally thank the millions who took part in defeating the attempt to keep them in prison.
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