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Mayor Putting the Soul Back Into Korean Capital
SEOUL (Reuters) - Lee Myung-bak was once a garbage man, served a stint in prison and sold sushi through a military base fence. He may well be South Korea's next president.
Jordan Cracks Down on Unions as Dissent Grows
AMMAN, Jordan (Reuters) - The men from Jordan's intelligence services came looking for Ali Hattar two days after he gave a speech calling for a boycott of the United States.
Exiled Iraqi Musician Builds Bridges with Music
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For Rahim AlHaj, noted Iraqi oud player, it was an impossible choice: Abandon a beloved instrument that had been his "best friend" since age 9 or risk another ...
As Wal-Mart Expands in Mexico, Opposition Grows
PATZCUARO, Mexico (Reuters) - A Purepecha Indian center known for its mountain lake and mystical Day of the Dead ceremonies each November has become the newest battleground over ...
Coelho Re-Evaluates Career in Latest Book
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - The hero of Paulo Coelho's new novel, "The Zahir," is a renowned author panned by the literary establishment who embarks on an introspective quest for ...
CORRECTED: 'Mondovino' Director Laments Globalization of Wine
By Claudia Parsons
Saudi Soldier's Journey to Death in Iraq
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Six months ago Sgt. Mahmoud al-Harithi resigned from the Saudi military, said goodbye to his wife and two children and left home for jihad in Iraq.
Dealing with the World's Doomsday Arsenal
VIENNA (Reuters) - In 1961, President John F. Kennedy warned that the human race could exterminate itself at any moment.
Suriname, Land of Many Tongues, Faces 'Tongo' Test
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (Reuters) - Even the most eloquent Spanish and Portuguese speakers become tongue tied in Dutch-speaking Suriname, whose colonial linguistic heritage sets it apart ...
In Iraq, Police Beat Means Just Staying Alive
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi policeman Mushtaak Hassan never steps 10 feet from his house without a pistol. He always varies his route to work. Few people know his address.
In Iraq, Iranian Kurd Rebels Hope for Their Moment
ZARKUS, Iraq (Reuters) - From the military bunker which serves as his office, Ibrahim Alizada can glimpse the snow-capped mountains of his homeland as he plots the downfall of Iran's ...
Kashmir Peace Road Carries Hopes of Millions
KAMAN POST, India (Reuters) - The automatic rifles have given way to spades and shovels, heavy artillery to earth movers and soldiers to construction workers.
Ethiopian Jews Battle Poverty, Prejudice in Israel
TEL AVIV, Israel (Reuters) - Once a poor immigrant from Ethiopia, Mehereta Baruch has leapt to fame in Israel as a star on a reality television show.
Poacher Turns Protector to Save Elephants in Africa
CAMP KOMBO, Cameroon (Reuters) - Desire Dontego is no longer an elephant poacher but he can still boast like one.
Gay Travel Industry Booming, in U.S. and Abroad
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (Reuters) - Under blue skies at Heavenly ski resort in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Steve Rowelo tromped through the slushy snow sporting a blond, curly wig ...
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