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We Can Expect a Toned-Down Foreign Policy From Iran's New President

A moderate just became the President of Iran. But should we expect any change in Iranian foreign policy?
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Iran is Sending 4,000 Troops to Aid Bashar Al-Assad

In response to the U.S. decision to arm the Syrian rebels, Iran has decided to intervene directly on the side of Bashar Al-Assad. Are we headed for a multifaceted proxy war?
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10 Images Of Erdogan's Violent Crackdown in Gezi Park

Turkey's minister to the European Union said that anyone who enters Taksim Square will be treated "as a terrorist." Here are some images proving this claim.
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The Turkish Police Are Ignoring the Geneva Convention and Attacking Children

The police have no qualms with attacking hospitals, medical tents, mothers, and children, it seems.
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A Moderate Wins Iran's Election, and the Green Revolution Lives On

In a surprise upset, the only moderate candidate in the Iranian presidential race won more the majority of the vote in the first round of votes alone. The Green Revolution lives on.
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Guess Which Extremely Homophobic Country Turns Out To Love Gay Porn

Pakistan is one of the least accepting countries of homosexuality, but this "homophobic" nation generates the most online traffic for gay pornography. How do we explain the inconsistency?
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Former Chief Nuclear Negotiator Hassan Rouhani Wins Iran Elections, But Will He Bring Reform?

Hassan Rouhani's election as president of Iran represents a strong signal of people's displeasure with the status quo and reflects the continued desire for change amongst many in the country.
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Either Help the Sunnis Win in Syria, Or Risk a Global Sunni-Shiite Battle

President Obama's inaction in Syria has created a much greater conflict— one of global proportions, one that will make us wish we acted earlier. Is the Middle East on an irreversible course?
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America Can Save Money At Home By Helping Family Planning Around the Globe

Giving women a better choice worldwide is something that it's easy for the average American to help out with.
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New Iranian President May Be a Sign Of New Direction For the Country

With Iran's economy in dire straits, the new president could signal an economic, nuclear, and foreign policy readjustment by the regime. The director of Iranian Studies at Stanford explains.
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13 Shocking Photos Of Brazilian Military Police Brutalizing Protesters in São Paulo

Protests on recent transportation hikes in São Paulo turned violent Thursday evening. Authorities claim they didn't use excessive force, but these photos show a different story.
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5,000 Reasons to Keep Fighting For Gun Control

5,000 people have been lost to gun violence in the sixth months since Newton. These Senators are trying to renew the fight for expanded background checks.
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Syria Will Become the Next Iraq

The Obama administration claims that Assad has deployed chemical weapons. But there is no reliable evidence and the media is keeping quiet. Will Syria become the next Iraq?
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Family Values, Russian-Style — Passing Anti-Gay Laws While Putin Announces His Divorce On TV

Passing an anti-gay law after your president announces his divorce on a TV show is ridiculous. Doing it after a three gay men are murdered in May makes it unforgivable.
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Millions Voting to Elect a New President In Iran

Millions of Iranians are heading to the polls today to elect a new president to replace Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
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18 Photos and Videos That Show the Protesters Of Brazil Will Not Back Down and Surrender

Protests in São Paulo have hit an incredible fever pitch over the past days as youth rebel against a proposed transit hike and government corruption. Here are 16 stunning recordings.
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Should Washington Be Concerned Over Growing Chinese Trade in Latin America?

Growing Sino-Latin American trade has raised concerns in Washington over increasing Chinese influence in the region. Should the U.S. be worried? And what are the consequences for Latin America?
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Next Up On the Turks' Hierarchy Of Needs — Freedom

"Do you hear the people sing, singing the song of angry men?" Until Prime Minister Erdogan wakes up and listens to the needs of his people, Turkey will slide towards greater conflict.
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5 Signs That the World is Becoming a More Peaceful Place

While cynicism and disappointment may be the default responses after any night of news consumption, some less sensational statistics suggest that the world actually is becoming more peaceful.
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Obama is Giving the Rebels Too Little Too Late

After acknowledging that Assad used chemical weapons, the White House announced it will be sending more aid to the rebels, but this move to save face is too little too late.
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Indonesian Muslims May Have Forced Miss World to Ban Bikinis

This year's pageant contestants will sport sarongs instead of bikinis in Bali, Indonesia.
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Turkish Protesters Sing the 'Les Miserables' Anthem to Protest Government

Watch the protesters from Taksim Square sing Les Miserables "Do You Hear The People Sing" to protest the Turkish regime.
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Is Obama "Wagging the Dog" By Intervening In Syria?

Is the timing of the Obama administration announcement that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons designed to distract people's attention from the NSA surveillance scandal?
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If Assad Wins in Syria, What Should We Expect Next?

In conceptualizing the possibilities of an Assad victory, we more clearly understand what’s at stake in the Syria conflict, and especially why intervening to halt Assad’s army is imperative.
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Erdogan Agrees to Vote on Future Of Gezi Park, But is It Enough?

The Turkish government announced there will be a vote held on the future of Gezi Park. Taksim Solidarity calls the move "positive."
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