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8 Reasons to Go to Eton School

Eton School is enjoying some time in the lime light, and it's partly because the education presents a lifetime of opportunities. Here are some other reasons to attend the elite English school.
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Sergio Garcia Isn't the Only Racist in European Sports

Sergio Garcia's "fried chicken" comment about Tiger Woods wasn't an isolated mistake. Racism in Europe (and particularly Spain) is in the midst of a veritable Renaissance.
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In a Pro-Life Paradise, This Woman Is Being Forced to Carry a Deadly Pregnancy to Term

When religion and law clash in this deeply Catholic country, a mother might pay with her life.
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Did Iran Help Slaughter 85 Jews in Argentina — And Could It Control a Worldwide Terrorist Sleeper Network?

Iran is being accused of sponsoring South American terrorism and Argentina's Alberto Nisman is the one seeking justice.
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Chinese Newborn Falls Into Sewer Pipe, But Don't Blame the Mother

Whether accidental or not, it would be irresponsible to vilify the 22-year-old mother when there is a bigger social and cultural problem that explains and goes beyond the young woman's behavior.
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Iran Presidential Election 2013: “No compromise. No submission. Only Jalili.”

Always remember that the president of Iran, regardless of who takes the throne, has little power if the Ayatollah diverges from their viewpoint.
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Al-Qaeda Employee is Chewed-Out By His Boss For Not Filing Expense Reports, Poor Job Performance

Al-Qaeda may need to invest in an HR department if it wants to keep its feuding prima donnas in line. Read this wild office scandal within their organization.
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Sporting Boycotts Become Legitimate Tactic Against Israeli Racism

Activists are calling for UEFA to cancel plans to stage the European Under-21 football championship in Israel, citing Israel's treatment of the Palestinians.
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It's Official — the Venezuelan Government Has Conquered Its Country's TV Media

This marks the end of the last opposition broadcast in Venezuela, officially setting the beginning of an era where the government has a complete monopoly of information.
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Saudi Arabian "Self-Help" Writer Calls For All Working Women to Be Molested On Twitter

A prominent Saudi Arabian self-help writer called upon his Twitter followers to molest any working women.
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Brussels Summit Is Another Step Towards an EU US Free Trade Zone

The European Parliament finalized policy towards the EU-U.S. free trade agreement last Wednesday, with significant impacts on future transatlantic trade.
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Spain Isn't Far Behind Greece in Terms Of Collapse

In some countries, the Euro Crisis has reached a level at which not even tourism helps much anymore.
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Marine Corps Captain and Boyfriend Say "I Do" In Seattle, 5 Months After Getting Engaged At White House

5 months after their groundbreaking engagement at the White House, a gay Marine captain and his lover were married in Seattle.
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The Benghazi Scandal Proves the Obama Administration is Completely Ignoring Globalization

If the Obama administration intends to combat Al-Qaeda affiliates, it needs to get a basic lesson in the ever-changing world of Globalization.
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Why Nobody Wants to Be the No. 2 Terrorist Leader

This latest blow to militants shows that being a terrorist's No. 2 is the most dangerous job in terrorism.
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Can This Actor Improve U.S.-Russia Relations?

Hollywood star Steven Seagal is taking time off from thwarting terrorists on the silver screen to focus on his new gig as unofficial U.S. diplomat to Russia.
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We Know Who's in the Syrian Opposition, and It's Time to Arm Them

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed a bill that could arm "vetted elements of the Syrian opposition." Do we know who the opposition is and should we be giving them American weapons?
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Pussy Riot Member's Hunger Strike Ends in the Hospital

She went on a hunger strike six days ago after being barred from her own parole hearing.
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Having a Ski Resort in North Korea Is Hilarious ... But It's Also a Real Sign Of Progress

Kim Jong-Un's ski resort in North Korea may seem like a useless vanity project, but it could be a sign that the country's ruler has new ideas about modernizing the country.
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Russia's North Caucasus Are a Breeding Ground For Terrorism

Following the Boston bombings, attention has turned to Russia's violent North Caucuses region where years of conflict & misrule have created a volatile breeding ground for terrorism.
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Can the U.S. Stop Homegrown Terrorism?

What is required is a community-based approach to identify threats so that authorities can intervene before radical beliefs become violent behaviors.
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280,000 Children Are At Risk Thanks to Pakistan's Polio Vaccination Ban

Polio exists prominently in only three countries in the world, each with strong terrorist rule. Certain radicals are hoping to keep it that way.
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Liberty is Not For Everyone, Especially For Those In the Muslim World

It has become apparent that the Muslim world is experiencing an upsurge in Islamism. Can this Pandora's Box be closed?
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As Russia Arms Assad, the West Moves to Arm the Syrian Rebels

Russia is set to send missiles to the Syrian government as Britain and France force the EU to lift its arm embargo on the rebels, leading to fears of a further escalation in the deadly conflict.
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It's World Hunger Day, and It's Time For Obama to Lead the Fight Against Child Starvation

1 in 4 children across the world are stunted due to inadequate nutrition. It's time for solutions.
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