The UN conference on climate change that begins December 7 in Copenhagen is supposed to produce new targets for emissions reductions, but experts say major countries are at odds on the ultimate goal …

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Backgrounder: Some experts say a "Shiite crescent" holds the potential to transform Islamic politics in the coming years.

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