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Discusses the history and present status of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

Discusses El Salvador's civil war which began in 1980, focusing on the origins of political unrest and the involvement of the FMLN, the campesinos, and the Salvadoran and American governments.

Traces the history of Ethiopia from ancient times to the present and examines some of the reasons for the devastating famines and wars that have kept this nation in the headlines.

Examines historical and recent events which have kept Panama in the news.

Examines the historical events that have shaped Egypt's destiny.

Examines the increase of violence in Colombia due to drug trafficking.

Examines the Soviet Union's changing political scene, status as a superpower, and relationship with the United States.

Examines Cuba's history, particularly the period of the Castro regime.

Examines the political scene in the Philippines during the years of the Marcos dictatorship and considers the problems and prospects of the administration of Corazon Aquino.

Examines historic and recent events which have kept Iraq in the news.