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Could Israel's Golan Heights Become the Next Front in the Syrian Civil War?

As civil war continues to rage in Syria, Bashar al-Assad may be turning to Israel as his next target over a long contested place called the Golan Heights.
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Will the Turkish Government Fall? Not Quite Yet

Erdogan and the Turkish people are fighting it out on the streets of Istanbul, but the way other countries respond to the crisis will also be a signficant factor in how the conflict plays out.
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This Republican and Steven Seagal Claim Radical Islam is "At Our Throats"

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher was in Moscow this week for security talks. Accompanied by film star Steven Segal, the human rights advocate also suggested allying with the repressive Putin government.
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Could Drone Surveillance Really Be a Good Thing?

There's no reason to let the military equipment rust in the shadows of uncertainty. And Germany's doing something about it. Graffiti artists, look out for flying surveillance!
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No, Erdogan, the Protests in Turkey Aren't Twitter's Fault — They're Yours

A park, a bloody protest, and a prime minister come together to start Turkey's revolution.
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Action Star Steven Seagal May Become the New Face Of the Russian Arms Industry

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin reportedly wants 80's American action star and black belt in Aikido, Steven Seagal, to become the face of the Russians arms industry.
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Half Of Young Republicans Support Gay Marriage Strongly Enough to Withhold Their Votes

GOP Millennial members have begun voicing their support for gay marriage, continuing the steady change of ideals as the Republican Party is put in the hands of younger generations.
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Nicolas Maduro's Government Is a Fraud, and Venezuela's Opposition Is Ready to Act

In a gathering of Venezuelans in Mexico City, three opposition legislators hint at what's comming for the country.
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Rape Of American Tourist in India Should Remind Us Of the Risks Of Traveling Abroad

An American woman was gang raped in India on Tuesday in what is a tragic reminder of the importance of being aware of the risks when traveling to particular countries.
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After Turkish Government Blackout, the Revolution May Not Be Tweeted

With the mainstream Turkish media ignoring Occupy Gezi, a ban on Twitter could mean an even murkier view of what is really going on in Istanbul.
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Is Turkey's Crackdown On Protests Telling the EU, "Thanks But No Thanks"?

After nearly a week of violence, EU membership looks like a distant prospect for Turkey. Does this show Erdogan has turned his back on Europe and the human rights reforms it has demanded?
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Is Turkey, the World's "Only Muslim Democracy," Actually a Dictatorship?

Is Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan a beleaguered civil servant or a dictator? Heavy-handed repression of massive protests suggest the latter.
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Syria's Civil War Is Becoming a Cold War-Style Proxy Battle

The civil war in Syria is increasingly a proxy war between the U.S. and other Western powers on one side, and Russia on the other, and has taken on Cold War undertones.
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Of Course the Turkish Prime Minister Is Blaming Twitter For the Protests

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned ongoing protests blaming social media network Twitter for the demonstrations.
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These 4 Social Media Scandals Have Absolutely Embarassed the Israeli Military

Some female Israeli soldiers have been posting half-naked pictures of themselves on Facebook, an action condemned by the Israeli military. But this isn't a new trend in the Israeli military.
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Why Has Turkey Suddenly Exploded With Protests?

On May 28, citizens gathered in Gezi Park to protests its demolition. the protests have since evolved into a national anti-government movement with broad causes and far reaching consequences.
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Can Bradley Manning Avoid Life In Prison?

Bradley Manning has begun his court-martial. He won't avoid life imprisonment.
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Will Protests In Turkey Hurt U.S. Interests in the Middle East?

The future stability of the Middle East is threatened by the social unrest in Turkey.
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France Thinks E-Cigarettes Breed Chainsmokers and Banned the Product As Such

The country now forbids e-cigs in public places and blacks them out in ads. Most countries don't care enough to impose laws like these, so don't expect to see others follow suit.
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Kickstarting a Revolution in Turkey, Brought to You By the Internet

The revolution is here … and it is crowdsourced via Indiegogo.
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Could A Turkish Park Be the Catalyst For Arab Spring 2.0?

Clearly, Gezi Park is a microcosm of seething resentment that has deeper roots, and urban planning spats like this are at the bottom of the list of grievances.
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Australia is Schooling Everyone in Promoting a Positive Body Image

Thanks to initiatives like Australia's Butterfly Foundation, Vogue is celebrating its second ever plus sized model in its June edition.
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Will Occupy Gezi Keep Turkey Out Of the European Union?

Violent clashes between police and protesters have caught the eyes of international organizations and leaders alike. What does it mean for Turkey's democracy and prospects in the EU?
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With Occupy Gezi, Has the Arab Spring Finally Come to Turkey?

Yesterdays protests against an Istanbul shopping mall have ended in violence. After two years of global protest, will this crackdown only backfire on PM Erdogan's government?
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London Is No Longer British — This Is What Open Borders Look Like

East London has now become a bastion of immigrants who have no interest in being British. A war of civilizations is coming, and the British must prepare.
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