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Poland and U.S. in shield deal irking Moscow 7:27am EDT

WARSAW (Reuters) - The United States and Poland signed a deal on Wednesday to station elements of a U.S. missile defense shield on Polish soil, a move certain to aggravate Russia-Western tensions over Moscow's intervention in Georgia.  Full Article

 
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Games gain viewers, seek new fans 7:27am EDT 

BEIJING (Reuters) - Digital media and dazzling sporting feats have taken Olympic viewership to new heights, the IOC said on Wednesday as it debuted two events aimed at the young and adventurous.  Full Article  |  Video 

 

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A dangerous crisis of invisible refugees

There's good news and bad news about the worst refugee crisis in the Middle East in 60 years.  Column | More Columns 

 
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Egypt's parliament burns

Aug 20 - Firefighters tackle the flames at the 19th century Egyptian parliament building in Cairo.  Play Video

 
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