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The latest news on Election Analysis, Mexican President Visits, Finance Reform, Climate Change, U.K. Government, Afghanistan, Mideast Talks, Iraq, Thailand, Pakistan, and Select Op-Eds.

North and South Korea. Tensions between North and South Korea escalated dramatically today following the publication of an international report which concluded that a South Korean warship was sunk by a torpedo from a North Korean submarine in March.

Oil Spill. The first oil from the Gulf of Mexico spill has entered an ocean current that could take it to Florida and up the east coast of the U.S., scientists say.

Pakistan. Pakistan blocked access to YouTube today because of "growing sacrilegious content" on the video-sharing Web site. It is the latest twist in an escalating international row over Islam and freedom of speech online.

Quote of the Day. "Unfortunately people are so wrapped up in this anti-government thing right now; I don't know why ... People neglect to recognize how government helps." Phil Glover, Johnstown, PA, on why the "tea party"-affiliated Republican was defeated in a special Congressional election. (Washington Post)

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