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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment

Saddam Trial Resumes; Iraqis Distracted by Unrest

Saddam Hussein is back in court, but Iraqis are increasingly disinterested in the proceedings. Most are focused on escalating sectarian violence and growing fears that the country is on the brink of civil war.

Saddam Trial Resumes; Iraqis Distracted by Unrest

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Ports Deal Ignites National Security Concerns

Coast Guard Report Aired Concerns on Ports Deal

The political turmoil continues on Capitol Hill over the operational takeover of some U.S. port facilities by a Dubai-based firm. In a Senate briefing on Monday, lawmakers asked about a Coast Guard evaluation from last year that raised security concerns about the deal.

Coast Guard Report Aired Concerns on Ports Deal

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National

Culture Destroyed by 1815 Volcano Rediscovered

The explosion in 1815 of Indonesia's Mount Tambora was one of Earth's largest volcanic eruptions. It buried a tiny kingdom under billions of tons of ash and rock. Little by little, pieces of the village have surfaced.

Culture Destroyed by 1815 Volcano Rediscovered

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Study: 35 Percent of Iraq Vets Seek Mental Care

A new study shows that 35 percent of troops returning from Iraq are seeking help for mental-health issues. Most of the problems are easily treatable, but more than one in 10 soldiers are diagnosed with a serious mental illness such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety or depression.

Study: 35 Percent of Iraq Vets Seek Mental Care

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Monday

Curfew Lifted But Tensions Linger in Baghdad

The curfew in Baghdad has been lifted but the mood in the city remains tense, and negotiations to form a national unity government are still on hold. The curfew was enforced for three days when sectarian violence erupted in the wake of the bombing last week at a revered Shiite mosque in Samarra.

Curfew Lifted But Tensions Linger in Baghdad

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Sunday

All Things Considered

Carnival Ceremony Marks Close of Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, end Sunday in a ceremony featuring an Italian carnival theme. The event brought to a close 16 days of winter sports competition -- and all the drama and controversy, from feuding speed skaters to hotdogging snowboarders.

Carnival Ceremony Marks Close of Winter Olympics

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Violence in Iraq Ebbs, but Threat of Civil War Persists

Sectarian violence subsides somewhat in Iraq on the third day of a curfew, but the threat of civil war persists. Twenty-nine people -- including three U.S. soldiers -- die in attacks across the country Sunday. Iraqi leaders are hoping that containment on the ground and political reconciliation will appease Sunnis and Shia.

Violence in Iraq Ebbs, but Threat of Civil War Persists

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Arroyo Keeps Philippines Crackdown in Place

Two days after declaring a state of emergency in the Philippines, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo continues her clampdown on the political opposition and government critics. The turmoil came the week Filipinos were remembering the ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos 20 years ago.

Arroyo Keeps Philippines Crackdown in Place

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Iraqi Officials Consider Extension of Curfew

Baghdad awakes Sunday to a third consecutive day under curfew. Iraqi authorities are trying to contain violence after Wednesday's attack on a sacred Shiite shrine. The curfew is meant to end Monday morning, but Iraqi officials say they may extend it for another day.

Iraqi Officials Consider Extension of Curfew

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A Honeymoon in Baghdad's 'Green Zone'

The day after Hiwa Osman's wedding, an armed guard took him to his job as an Iraqi presidential aide. Days later, wife Ava Nadir joined him. Together they brave bombs... and the perils of married life.

A Honeymoon in Baghdad's 'Green Zone'

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Saturday

Troops on Patrol Amid Iraqi Turmoil

President Bush speaks with leaders of Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish political parties today, urging them to head off full-scale civil war in Iraq. Meanwhile, troops are on patrol as a curfew falls on Baghdad and other areas.

Troops on Patrol Amid Iraqi Turmoil

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Uganda's Museveni Wins Multi-Party Vote

President Yoweri Museveni prevails in Uganda's first multi-party elections in a quarter-century, winning 60 percent of the vote. EU observers say the elections were problematic; Museveni has been criticized of late as an autocrat.

Uganda's Museveni Wins Multi-Party Vote

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Iraqi Curfew Extended as Unrest Persists

Clashes between Sunni and Shiite Muslims continue in Iraq despite a curfew that has been extended for 24 more hours. There are efforts by both sides to stem the violence, which flared in earnest after the bombing of a Shiite Mosque in Samarra.

Iraqi Curfew Extended as Unrest Persists

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Friday

Curfew Brings Quiet But Iraqis Say Crisis Isn't Over

An unprecedented daytime curfew imposed by the Iraqi government deters attacks after a recent surge in sectarian violence. Iraqis, however, say that the crisis caused by Wednesday's bombing of a Shiite shrine is far from over, and rumblings of civil war can be heard around Baghdad.

Curfew Brings Quiet But Iraqis Say Crisis Isn't Over

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Health Officials Keep Close Watch on Bird Flu

Bird Flu Forces London's Beloved Ravens Indoors

As the bird flu spreads across Europe, The Tower of London has moved its ravens indoors to protect them. The six birds are usually found on the lawns outside the castle, but are now in cages in one of its towers. Yeoman Raven Master Derrick Coyle talks with Melissa Block about the decision.

Bird Flu Forces London's Beloved Ravens Indoors

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