Sixty years ago, Pakistan was born when British India was split in two. Pakistan's military emerged as the guardian of the young Muslim state and soon turned to the United States for aid. The army continues to dominate Pakistan, from its government to its economy.

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Scorching temperatures plagued Crete this summer, bringing wildfires, water shortages and electricity blackouts. It's a first-hand lesson in how a slight shift in weather patters can cause big problems, turning parts of the island into desert.

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It has been more than a year since Fidel Castro handed over power to his brother Raul. A mass exodus of Cuban refugees has not materialized, but the U.S. government is preparing for just such an emergency. It even has stepped up efforts to catch Cuban migrants before they set foot on American soil.

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Fidel Castro turns 81 on Monday. It has been a little over a year since Cuba's leader ceded power to his brother, Raul, and he has not made any public appearances since. Despite fears that Cuba might collapse without Fidel Castro, the transition of power has proceeded quietly and without incident.

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