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Syrian Revolution: How Chemical Weapons May Be Used on Civilians
Chris Miller in Middle East 10 months ago
This week the Syrian regime admitted to having chemical weapons to use against invaders, then denied it the next day. What are nerve agents and how are they used?
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Why the Tunisian Revolution Might Fail
Ahmed Medien in Middle East 10 months ago
As a Tunisian student who is a fervent admirer of the American and French revolutions, the Tunisian revolution does not meet my standards.
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Fidel Castro Rival and Civil Rights Leader Oswaldo Paya Dies At 61
Natalia Martinez in Latin America 10 months ago
On Monday, Cuban civil rights leader Oswaldo Payá died in a car crash. At the funeral in Havana dozens of dissidents were arrested while a mourning nation watched.
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Kim Jong Un Wife is Ri Sol Ju: 10 Other Wives of Famous Dictators
Sarah Swong in Peacebuilding 10 months ago
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un is officially married to Ri Sol-ju. Here are 10 of the most fascinating wives of famous modern dictators.
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Mohammed Morsi Appoints Hesham Kandil to Serve as Next Prime Minister in Twist
Adam Jutha in Egypt 10 months ago
In a somewhat surprising twist, President Morsi has selected Hesham Kandil, a young, independent, U.S.-educated Cabinet minister to the post of prime minister.
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Egypt President Morsi Selects Hisham Kandil as Prime Minister in Surprise Twist
Jonathan Bertman in Egypt 10 months ago
Upon hearing that Hisham Kandil was appointed prime minister by President Mohammed Morsi, most of Egypt’s political class gushed and said, who?
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World Expo 2012: Korea is Not Quite the Chicago Worlds Fair
Adam Hogue in Peacebuilding 10 months ago
This past weekend, I attended the Yeosu World Expo in Korea. It was about keeping our Oceans clean for everyone. Despite being really fun and cool, I think most countries missed the memo.
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War With Iran: Admiral Says Iran Will Move Its Navy Into the Atlantic
Joseph Sarkisian in Iran 10 months ago
Iran has stated that it plans on increasing its presence in the Atlantic, but doesn't have the ability to pose any type of long-term threat.
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