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The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is using clean energy to power its country and its economy. Sara Sidner reports.

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Pigeon caught in India-Pakistan trust gapupdated: Mon May 31 2010 20:27:00

A humble pigeon has just flown into a herd of pouncing cats!

Connecting the past to present tougher than it looksupdated: Fri Apr 09 2010 10:52:00

Kneeling down, holding up a piece of paper just steps away from the Alamo, a man with a gun and badge drew the suspicion of three guards.

From Iowa to India, a 'Walk in Our Shoes'updated: Wed Mar 31 2010 10:41:00

To step into Deki Dorji's dainty black slippers is to realize how unexpectedly peaceful life can be, even when you're pacing in circles.

A walk in our shoesupdated: Wed Mar 31 2010 10:41:00

On March 20, CNN invited people from around the globe to share a one-minute walk. Together, they make a journey around the world.

Bhutan celebrates newest Dragon Kingupdated: Sat Nov 08 2008 22:50:00

Dance performances, archery and traditional sports -- such as snatching of the caps and pillow fights over a tub of cold water -- capped the three-day celebration in Thimphu of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck's coronation as Bhutan's king.

Royalists sweep landmark Bhutan voteupdated: Mon Mar 24 2008 23:41:00

Voters in the secluded Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan became the world's newest democracy Monday when the nation held its first elections and ended more than 100 years of royal rule.

Blasts rip through Bhutanupdated: Mon Jan 21 2008 05:54:00

A series of four blasts ripped through the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan Sunday, injuring one person.

Fortune: EMERGING MARKETS INVESTORS MIGHT NEVER HAVE HEARD OF THIMPHU OR MUSCAT, BUT THEY COULD BE PUTTING MONEY IN THEIR updated: Mon Aug 18 1997 00:01:00

A few years ago, Mark Mobius, president of Templeton Emerging Markets, saw a sign for a brokerage in Botswana's capital city, Gaborone, and ambled in to ask where he could find the stock exchange. ...

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