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Dmitri Medvedev appears headed for a resounding victory in Sunday's presidential election, according to the first official results. But as Russia prepares to enter the post-Putin era, opposition leaders say Sunday's event was not an election, but a coronation.

Britain is one of the most open societies in the West. But some think its openness has made the country vulnerable to attacks by homegrown terrorists. British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith talks about the terrorist threat.

A political party affiliated with deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra says it has the support needed to form a coalition government after delivering a resounding election defeat to allies of last year's military coup.

Food is a vital part of life, but sometimes, a favorite meal can be so good, that we remember everything about it. As part of our monthly Food Hour, we'll recount memorable meals in San Diego and around the globe.

Are you hosting Thanksgiving this year? Will 20 relatives be roaming around your house waiting to taste the turkey or the pumpkin pie? Well we have two of San Diego's premiere chefs in studio to answer your cooking questions and put any hosting anxieties to rest. We'll talk turkey, stuffing, gravy, potatoes and pie today on These Days.

In Argentina, the wife of President Nestor Kirchner is the clear front-runner in the field of 14 candidates running in Sunday's presidential election. Pundits say Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is likely to be elected in the first round of voting, taking the reins from her husband.

Some Libyans want their country to change, letting go of dogmatic rhetoric that succeeded Moammar Gadhafi's rise to power 38 years ago. Even with foreign investment and increased entrepreneurship, the pace of change is measured.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy visits Libya in an effort to aid the country's reintegration with the West and further French interests. The meeting follows Libya's release of six medical professionals convicted of infecting Libyan children with HIV.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Because of this mentalitywhich is influenced not only by consumers but also by advertisers, politicians and religious organizationsHollywood has mostly censored itself. And while violence is often allowed to go to extremes, sex and language has been mostly toned down in mainstream fare. Sex, both as an activity and a topic for discussion, is rare in todays mainstream and even indie cinema. Just think about how many films show sex or nudity or discuss sex frankly. Closer is probably one of the few recent films to shock viewers with mere words (but The Aristocrats has taken up the baton and is doing its best to see how far it can push the envelope with its extended dirty joke).