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Crisis May Further Divide Eastern Ukraine

In eastern Ukraine, political leaders appear to be backing away from the notion of breaking up the country. One referendum on increased autonomy for the industrial Donyetsk region that had been scheduled for this weekend is now postponed. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Crisis May Further Divide Eastern Ukraine

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Ukraine Opposition Exits Talks

Opposition leaders pull out of talks to end the confrontation in Ukraine over last week's disputed presidential election. The latest crisis came after Parliament failed to pass a no-confidence motion in the prime minister, who was declared the victor. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports.

Opposition Leaders Quit Talks on Ukraine Vote

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Bush Attempts to Mend Fences in Canada

Previous presidents have made trips to Canada relatively soon after being elected, but this is President Bush's first official trip. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Jeffrey Simpson, national affairs columnist with the Globe and Mail about recent relations between the U.S. and Canada.

Bush Attempts to Mend Fences in Canada

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Bush Makes Visit to Canada

President Bush begins a two-day mission to Canada, downplaying disagreements between the U.S. and its neighbor over Iraq and trade issues. His trip is the first official visit by a U.S. president in nearly 10 years. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Bush Stands Behind Iraq Decisions on Canada Visit

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U.S. Officials Look Toward Iraq Elections

The U.S. steps up efforts to ensure the January elections for a transitional assembly are held on time, despite the intensifying insurgency in Iraq's Sunni Muslim heartland. NPR's Philip Reeves reports.

U.S. Officials Look Toward Iraq Elections

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Celebration in Ukraine

Ukraine's Soviet Past and Uncertain Democratic Future

NPR's Eric Weiner profiles the country of Ukraine -- once a key member of the former Soviet Union with a strategically important position on the Black Sea -- and explains what political circumstances have led to the contemporary political standoff there, where supporters of a pro-European presidential candidate are staging mass protests against an allegedly flawed election that put a pro-Russian candidate into power.

Ukraine's Soviet Past and Uncertain Democratic Future

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Southeast Asian Nations Meet in Laos

The countries of southeast Asia meet every year for what's known as the ASEAN Summit. And for the first time, Laos is the host. It's a big step for this small communist nation, which has hopes of gradually drawing foreign investment. But in preparation for the meeting, Laos has banned foreign tourists and is bringing in security forces from Vietnam. Doualy Xaykaothao reports.

Southeast Asian Nations Meet in Laos

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Calls for New Ukraine Poll

Amid mass protests in Kiev, Ukraine's Supreme Court is reviewing that country's disputed presidential election. Petro Koshukov, co-founder of "Znaio," a voter education project in Ukraine, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the mood of Ukrainian protesters and how the disputed election may be resolved.

Ukrainians Await Court Decision on Election

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NATO Sees Divisions on Iraq Service

At least five NATO members, and perhaps twice that many, are refusing to allow any of their soldiers to go to Iraq as part of a NATO training mission for Iraqi military officers. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

NATO Sees Divisions on Iraq Service

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Iran Reaches Agreement with IAEA

After months of negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran agrees to suspend a key part of its nuclear program. The U.S. has remained on the sidelines of the talks, and has indicated it may still bring the issue to the U.N. Security Council. NPR's Mike Shuster reports.

Iran Reaches Agreement with IAEA

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Cuba Frees Dissidents in Surprise Move

Cuba releases three jailed dissidents in a move some say is an effort to clean up its human rights image. The men were among 75 opponents of President Fidel Castro to be jailed in a crackdown last year. NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro reports.

Cuba Frees Dissidents in Surprise Move

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Ukraine Youth Group Mobilized for Demonstrations

Leaders of the youth movement Pora have organized a tent city at Kiev's Independence Square to support protesters of Ukraine's presidential election. NPR's Michele Norris talks with Anastasia Bezverkha, the group's press secretary.

Ukraine Youth Group Mobilized for Demonstrations

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Kuchma OKs New Ukraine Vote

Outgoing Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma, facing massive street protests and international pressure, backs a new presidential election to end the standoff between Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports.

Kuchma Endorses New Ukraine Vote

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