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China artist Ai Weiwei stays quiet after freed on bail

Reuters – Wed Jun 22, 2:47 pm ET

BEIJING (Reuters) – The dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, whose detention in April ignited an international uproar, was released on bail Wednesday under conditions likely to keep the outspoken critic of Communist Party controls silent for now. Full Story »

  • Galliano trial underlines fashion sector pressures

    AP – 2 hrs 27 mins ago  
    Former Dior designer John Galliano arrives at the Paris court... AP

    PARIS - Though the flamboyant former Dior designer John Galliano was the one on the stand, it was the multi-billion-dollar luxury industry that seemed to be on trial Wednesday in Paris as the disgraced designer blamed the sector's skyrocketing pressures for his unraveling. Full Story »

  • Artist Ai Weiwei released by China, says he's fine

    AP – Wed Jun 22, 1:29 pm ET  
    Activist artist Ai Weiwei, right, shakes hand with unidentified... AP

    BEIJING - Renowned artist Ai Weiwei, the most high-profile target of a sweeping crackdown on activists in China, returned home late Wednesday after nearly three months in detention. Looking tired and thinner, he said the conditions of his release meant he could not talk more. Full Story »

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Obama’s Afghanistan decision: A partial exit with 2012 in mind

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By Ron Fournier National Journal Don't kid yourself. President Obama's decision to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan before he stands for re-election is not driven by the United States' "position of strength" in the war zone as much as it … Full Story »

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Newt Gingrich's latest mutiny: The final blow?

The Week – Wed Jun 22, 5:40 am ET

After most of Newt's top aides ditched him, his floundering campaign was on life support. Now, his campaign finance team has walked out the door, too Full Story »