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Nov 9, 2009
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The Year in Review

by Borgna Brunner
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The Asian economic crisis multiplied, spreading into Russia. India and Pakistan engaged in nuclear brinkmanship, and Indonesia's Suharto toppled. Although Middle East negotiations inched forward, then faltered, in Northern Ireland peace became tangible after decades of violence.

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Did you know?  In addition to the phenomenon of "northern lights" (Aurora borealis) there are also the "southern lights" (Aurora australis).
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