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StrategyPage has the history of the last decade, and predictions for the year to come LINK
Unless you watch 24, you may not know where the worst conflict of the last decade was: It was in the easternCongo region of Africa.

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An unsung hero has died in China:

Beijing (AsiaNews) – Coadjutor Bishop Leo Yao Liang of Xiwanzi, Hebei province, died in hospital Dec. 30 at the age of 86, almost one year after his release from a 30-month detention. Authorities have tightened security ahead of his funeral.

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Travel writer picks his favorite places, most of which are in Oregon or Berlin.
Guess visiting Cabanatuan, Ruidoso or Bartlesville aren't posh or exotic enough for travel writers.

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and finally:
Feeling the deep freeze?

Don't forget to remind Chicken Little to wear his coat...