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Remembering WWII in Poland and Russia

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September 1, 2009
Remembering WWII in Poland and Russia

World leaders gathered in Poland today to mark the 70th anniversary of World War II amid rising tensions between Russia and Poland. Vladimir Lensky of Russia’s Channel One television and bloggers discuss Russia's role and responsibility in WWII.

Baltic states preserve identities, but remain vulnerable

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April 9, 2009
Baltic states preserve identities, but remain vulnerable

Worldfocus producer Ara Ayer reported on a signature series from the Baltics and writes about those nations' efforts to retain their national and cultural identities, even as the global economic crisis looms and Russia reemerges as a world power.

Lithuanians cling to their language to protect culture

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April 8, 2009
Lithuanians cling to their language to protect culture

During 50 years of Soviet occupation, Lithuanians hung on to their language as a not-so-quiet form of rebellion. Today, they want to protect it -- not from an occupying force, but from other languages.

Obama administration faces nuclear weapons challenge

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January 28, 2009
Obama administration faces nuclear weapons challenge

Joseph Cirincione, an expert on nuclear weapons policy, discusses the threat of nuclear weapons facing the Obama administration.

After the Fall: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine

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November 13, 2008
After the Fall: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Ukraine

Nearly two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Worldfocus travels to four countries to examine the progress and pains of post-Soviet life.

Soviet style hampers a democratic Ukraine

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November 13, 2008
Soviet style hampers a democratic Ukraine

Political progress has come slowly in Ukraine, where new businesses are finding it difficult to escape the Soviet ways.

Polish citizens build on anti-Soviet camaraderie

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November 12, 2008
Polish citizens build on anti-Soviet camaraderie

Nearly two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Dave Marash travels to the shipyards of Gdansk.

Revolution of 1956 haunts Hungarians

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November 10, 2008
Revolution of 1956 haunts Hungarians

Last month, Hungary marked the anniversary of the 1956 revolution, when approximately 200,000 Hungarians gathered in front of the country's Parliament to demand an end to Soviet rule.

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