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They are two men, separated by a gulf of power and privilege. One was born of the Chinese Communist Party, the son of a revolutionary hero and seemingly destined to shape China's destiny; the other has lived in the shadow of the state, poor, persecuted and blind.

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) -- Aung San Suu Kyi was set to be sworn in to Myanmar's military-backed parliament Wednesday to take public office for the first time since launching her struggle against authoritarian rule nearly a quarter century ago....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama answered political taunts with presidential muscle Tuesday, addressing the nation from Kabul as Republicans said he's overdoing the celebration of Osama bin Laden's death one year ago....

BEIJING (AP) -- The blind activist at the center of a diplomatic tussle between the U.S. and China did not set out to be a dissident. Chen Guangcheng taught himself law to defend the constitutional rights he saw trampled so often....

BEIJING (AP) -- The blind activist at the center of a diplomatic tussle between the U.S. and China did not set out to be a dissident. Chen Guangcheng taught himself law to defend the constitutional rights he saw trampled so often....

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Scientists developing genetically modified wheat ask campaigners to come for a chat rather than ruin their experimental plots.

Even if Iran's radicals could be deterred from attacking Israel, their actions are already illegal under international law.

The American people may demand more than the killing of bin Laden and the hunting down of Somali pirates.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in China for wide-ranging talks, where the escape of a Chinese activist could overshadow discussions.

No more phony appeals to women or attempts to charm on late-night TV.

President Obama speaks to the nation from Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, describing the new treaty with the country.