End of the Castro era

Cuban leader resigns after half a century, paving the way for the nation to broaden its horizons

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The truth lies buried in our own perspectives
Whether, or to how great an extent, Samak Sundaravej was involved in the October 6, 1976 infamy should be the....
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Details missing in fiscal plans
Samak's parliamentary address ignores completion timeline and funding sources for mega-projects
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Kosovo puts Balkans back on EU agenda
Kosovo's declaration of independence has put stability in the Western Balkans back on Europe's....

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Re: "Nuclear energy a must to maintain competitiveness", Opinion, February 17.

Graphic presentation
Kyoto's manga musuem gives serious attention to a fun artform
Let's roll
Sushi is delivered by conveyor belt at a fun new Bangkok eatery styled in the Japanese tradition
Cartoon culture
Forget green tea and digital cameras - Japan's greatest export is manga
Float around the clock
The Taling Chan Floating Market keeps going strong throughout the day, after most similar bazaars have stopped