Oil-Rich Russia Makes Ruble Convertible

Oil and optimism lead to government attempts to renew currency’s international status
Nick Paton Walsh
July 5, 2006

China's Brutal Crackdown on Dissidents

China’s progress with civil liberties fails to keep pace with economic growth
Andreas Lorenz
July 5, 2006

China May Fine News Media to Limit Coverage

China may fine news outlets for reporting “sudden events” without waiting for government authorization
Joseph Kahn
June 29, 2006

Surveillance Disclosure Denounced

The Bush administration criticizes media for revealing secrets, after the media questions the constitutionality of government surveillance programs
Peter Baker
June 29, 2006

Supreme Court Blocks Trials at Guantánamo

Court rules that US military tribunals violate the Geneva Convention and US Constitution
John O’Neil
June 30, 2006
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