Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez postponed the official start of his third term due to alleged illness, prompting debate over the lengths that his health is linked to the health of his country.
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) reports on the ever-increasing number of Syrian refugees. The capacity to deliver assistance to all is simply not available.
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I am a feminist, a peacemaker, an activist. I am a proud citizen of Liberia, who was forged by its brutal civil war. We have come far, but we have much work to do.
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The move has enraged the Venezuelan opposition which says Chavez must be physically present to be inaugurated on January 10, or step aside and name a "provisional replacement."
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Western sanctions in Iran have resulted in a limited amount of basic supplies to pharmacies and hospitals, resulting in black market pharmaceutical peddling as a more affordable option.
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Deranged Hindu "leader" Asaram Bapu astonishingly claims the Delhi gang rape victim "should have been more friendly to her attackers" if she wanted to preserve her own life. Wow.
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The two men vying for the Venezuelan presidency in the event of Chavez's death are just like Chavez.
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As Hugo Chavez is battling complications from his fourth cancer surgery in Cuba, there is uncertainty whether he will make back to Venezuela in time to be sworn in on January 10.
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Around 12% of defense spending is going to R&D. What wild weapons of the future is the military building? Here's a quick glance.
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Contrary to possible evidence, don't expect the Iranian regime to reveal or assemble a nuke in 2013.
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Mukesh Singh and Akshay Thakur, two of the men accused of gang-raping and killing a 23-year-old student in a moving Delhi bus, will plead not guilty.
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On December 16, Jyoti Singh Pandey was brutally raped in New Delhi, India. On January 7, the proceedings begin against the five men and one minor charged with her rape, murder, and kidnapping.
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The continuing bloodshed, potential use of chemical weapons, and concerns about terrorist groups will keep Syria at the top of international security discussions in 2013.
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In the days since Damini's tragic death, protests continue, as does the uncovering of several similar rape cases and violations of basic rights.
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Kim Jong-un's desire for more publicity is sign of things to come in North Korea.
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The disputed territory of Kashmir once again sees violence between the Indian and Pakistani forces.
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It looks like Israel's hawks will win out, yet again, following elections on January 22.
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There are so many unmanned drones out there, and the arsenal of new drone weapons is only growing. Here's a brief look into the world of unmanned aerial systems.
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Ret.io and Blog del Narco are some other tools used by Mexican citizens to keep their towns safer from drug related violence.
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The historical negotiations between the UK and the Irish Republican Army's political wing that ended armed hostilities in Northern Ireland could serve as a precedent for this move.
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4 are dead after a gunman barricaded his home and fired upon officers in Aurora, Colorado - the same town where mass shooter James Holmes killed 12 and wounded 58 on July 20th.
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From Syria to Egyp to Iran, these are the Middle East challenges facing the Obama administration during its second term.
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Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro announced that President Chavez was suffering complications from his most recent surgery. Looking forward, what will Venezuela be without Chavez?
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North Korean political prisoner Shin Dong Hyuk shares his harrowing story of survival in a total control concentration camp.
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In 2013, China's economy will be faced with new opportunities and challenges. Most notably, the country will have to wean itself off real estate fueled growth and into more productive areas.
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