Americas
Colombia's defense ministry fired 27 military officers for alleged involvement in the deaths of a dozen civilian youth.
The Washington Post has a series of special reports on Latin America.
Shell is delaying a decision on investing in oil sands in Alberta, Canada.
Asia
Bombs killed at least 39 people in northern India.
A suicide bomber struck the Ministry of Information and Culture in Kabul.
The Afghan government's overtures to the Taliban have "new intensity," the New York Times reports.
More signs that China's economy is slowing faster than expected.
Middle East and Africa
Thousands of demonstrators protested at the U.S. Embassy in Damascus.
Congo's rebels declared a unilateral cease-fire.
South Africa's President Thabo Mbeki agreed to resign earlier than planned.
Europe
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is a whirlwind of questionable activity.
Russia bailed out its oligarchs. Is Putin in political trouble?
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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