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America hasn't learned an old Afghan lesson March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Here's a scary thought. The United States could be walking in the Soviet Union's shoes. Versace: Building on beauty March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Like an oasis of calm in the economic maelstrom, Donatella Versace closed the Italian fashion season with a collection built on beauty. Communist party elders criticize China's stimulus plan March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Critics inside China's governing party have asked the government for details about the secretive $586 billion spending plan to aid China's ailing economy. Choose justice, Africa March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm The expected issuance of an arrest warrant for President Bashir of Sudan presents a stark choice for African leaders. A life, interrupted March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Hannah Emily Upp went for a jog along Riverside Drive, then vanished. She was fished out of New York Harbor nearly three weeks later, alive. What happened in the interim is a still mostly mystery. Put peace before justice March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Arresting President Omar Hassan al-Bashir now will likely only create further chaos in Sudan. More terrorism memos may be made public March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Justice Department officials said they may disclose further secret opinions about national security policies. David Brooks: A moderate manifesto March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm The U.S. has never been a society riven by class resentment. Yet the Obama budget is predicated on a class divide. EU says 'solution' is ready for any euro-zone country in trouble March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Joaquín Almunia, the European Monetary Affairs Commissioner, says a rescue plan exists -- but cannot be discussed in public. Obama and Brown reaffirm U.S.-British ties March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Britain pledged Tuesday to join together to implement updated financial regulations to help address the economic crisis. Sri Lankan cricket team attacked in Pakistan March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm A dozen gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team in a brazen commando-style operation in Lahore, killing six police officers and two bystanders. Fed chief warns Congress to act quickly March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, issued a gloomy warning Tuesday, saying that the U.S. could be in for "a prolonged episode of economic stagnation." Medvedev denies any deal on shield for help on Iran March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm President Dmitri Medvedev said that Russia was working closely with the United States over Iran, but dismissed the notion of a quid pro quo relating to the planned missile defense system in eastern Europe. U.S. will send envoys to engage Syria March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm The overture suggests how the Obama administration intends to tackle the nuclear threat posed by Iran and the tensions between Israel and Syria. Fisher poets gather for verse, song and stories March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm At the annual Fisher Poets Gathering in Astoria, Oregon, even a bad day of fishing can produce a decent rhyme. Australian economy shrinks for first time in 8 years March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Australia's economy unexpectedly contracted for the first time in eight years last quarter as companies ran down inventories at the fastest pace in over two decades. China manufacturing edges up March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm A closely watched index of manufacturing activity in China rose in February, in an early sign that the economy is at least no longer worsening – though a full recovery remains a long way off. Ex-Yukos Oil billionaire appears in Moscow court March 3, 2009 at 9:37 pm Preliminary hearings in the second trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky began Tuesday in Moscow, with lawyers predicting a lengthy process that could result in extending his imprisonment by more than two decades. Treasury provides $394.9M from bailout to 28 banks March 3, 2009 at 1:30 pm The Treasury Department announced Tuesday it has provided $394.9 million to 28 banks in new payments from the government's $700 billion financial rescue fund. Cricket unlikely to return to Pakistan any time soon March 3, 2009 at 1:12 pm Cricket's governing body will review Pakistan's status as co-host of the 2011 World Cup after a terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team in Lahore wounded at least six players and left eight people dead. CIA destroyed 92 tapes in '05 March 3, 2009 at 6:27 am The U.S. government says agency officers destroyed 92 videotapes documenting the harsh interrogations of two Qaeda suspects in CIA detention.