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Campaigners from the international advocacy group Avaaz protest Russian arms sales to the Syrian government during a demonstration in front of the Russian Embassy in Berlin on Nov. 2.

Global online pressure group Avaaz has given crucial support to activists who aim to topple President Bashar Assad. It has smuggled in medical supplies and smuggled out images and information. But its high-profile and high-risk operations have stirred debate about the role it's playing.

Tilda Swinton and John C. Reilly star as parents in "We Need To Talk About Kevin."

Film Review: 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'

Tilda Swinton was robbed by Margaret Thatcher.

Billy Crystal stepped in at the last moment to replace Eddie Murphy when Brett Ratner was forced to leave as producer because of politically incorrect comments... so this year's Oscar woes began early.

Rants and Raves: Reflecting On The Oscars

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Public Utilities Flush With Cash But Behind On Projects

When San Diego city officials launched a series of utility-rate hikes in 2007, they expected to spend more than a billion dollars on projects to shore up aging water and sewer systems rife with leaks. But things have not gone as planned.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (C), President of Iran, delivers an address to the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters on September 22, 2011 in New York City.

European Union Formally Adopts Iran Oil Embargo

The European Union formally adopted an oil embargo against Iran on Monday and froze the assets of Iran's central bank, part of sanctions to pressure Tehran into resuming talks on its controversial nuclear program.

San Diego Mayor Sanders Aims To Be A Closer

With his time in office winding down, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders took to the stage of downtown’s Balboa Theater last night to give his final State of the City.

Iran Test Fires Cruise Missile Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran test-fired a surface-to-surface cruise missile Monday in a drill its navy chief said proved Tehran was in complete control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the passageway for one-sixth of the world's oil supply.

Iran's Navy Tests Surface-To-Surface Missile

Iran's navy drill, which could bring its ships into proximity with U.S. Navy vessels that operate in the same area, is Iran's latest show of strength in the face of mounting international criticism over its nuclear program.

Tom Cruise on the world's tallest building in "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol."

Review: Holiday Roundup

Tinker, Tintin, Silent Stars and Spies

Orphaned children are cared for at the Baphumelele Center, which assists people affected by AIDS in South Africa. The Global Fund is short on AIDS funding, preventing it from funding new programs.

What A Lack Of AIDS Funding Could Mean For Africa

The world's largest supporter of AIDS programs says it is well short of its fundraising goals because of the global financial crisis. The announcement by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has raised concern about the future for AIDS patients on World AIDS Day.

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