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Bolivian Mob Buries Suspected Rapist Alive

Bolivia's rural areas lack judicial or police resources. Communities are forced to take justice into their own hands, but the resulting vigilantism is hardly ever a good thing.
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The History Of Cyrillic Script

1150 years ago on May 24, the Reformation started in eastern Europe.
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Detroit's Decline Comes After 40 Years Of Federal Policy

Fifty years of federal regulation changed Detroit from the richest city in America to a bankrupt ghost town with only 10.6% of its residents claiming they are white.
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Are Arabs Second-Class Citizens in Israel?

Many Israeli Jewish citizens harbor exclusionary ideas about a “pure” Israel with no Arabs.
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6 Times the Obama Administration Has Said "No" to "Allies"

The Obama administration, rightly or wrongly, has sought to distance itself from its allies. Here are six times Obama said "no."
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After Four Years Away From Turkey, I'm Coming Back to the Best and Worst Of My Country

I left Turkey to attend college in the U.S. because I was afraid of what an Islamist government might do. Upon returning home, it seems my worst fears have been realized.
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This Woman in Red Becomes the Rallying Cry For Turkish Protesters

The now-iconic photo symbolizes the ongoing clash between a "traditional" government and women's personal lives.
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What's the World's Most Gay-Friendly Country? The Answer May Surprise You

The Pew Research Center is at it again, surveying countries to gauge how tolerant of homosexuality they are. Some results might surprise you.
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Is the Senate Finally Getting Ready to Abolish the Filibuster?

If Republicans continue to block president nominees, Democrats may unite and launch the Nuclear Option. Find out Why.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1944 Apology Letter For the Failed D-Day Invasion Of Europe

It's amazing how close the Allies came to failure, and we should remember how much World War II hinged on luck.
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Japanese Sushi Chef Infiltrates Kim Jong-Il's Secret Lair – What Happened Next is Most Absurd

This chef became one of the world's most oppressive leaders closest friends and confidants, but a friendship like this does not come without a hefty price.
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Will Alleged Syrian Use Of Chemical Weapons Lead to U.S. Intervention?

Amid mounting allegations that Syria is using the chemical weapon sarin gas, will President Obama act upon the violation of his "red line"?
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Why We Need Samantha Power At the United Nations

The nominee for UN ambassador has the power to start a necessary discussion on US engagement with the world. If it isn't too late.
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Tropical Storm Andrea Starts the Hurricane Season

Tropical Storm Andrea, the first of the hurricane season, is set to make landfall on the west coast of Florida Thursday afternoon. Check in for live updates throughout the day.
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"I'm Happy Being a Prostitute" Might Be the Worst PSA Ever

Brazil recently dropped its "I'm Happy Being a Prostitute" campaign following what should have been a predictable backlash. What were they thinking?
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How Have Religious Leaders Reacted to Gays in Scouting?

Some churches have promised to sever their relationship with scouting, but others have been more supportive.
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Bashar Al-Assad Isn't the Threat to Freedom in Syria — Islamic Rebels Are

Don't be fooled by pro-war propaganda. It is imperative that President Assad is not removed from power if secularism is to survive in the Middle East.
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This Israeli Military Photo Gives a Whole New Meaning to the Term "Gaza Strip"

Israeli female soldiers are in hot water after posting photos of themselves on Facebook wearing little more than their underwear and sparse military gear.
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Luckily, Turkey Won't Go Down Egypt's Path On Women's Rights

Women protested alongside men in the Egyptian revolution, but now women's rights are in danger. Now Turkish women are protesting, but they have a better chance of making change.
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Al-Qaeda Establishes Complaint Department in Syria; Encourages "Comments" About "Government Officials"

The stonings will continue until morale improves! Feel free to leave your feedback in the box.
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Italy's New Government Must Focus On Its Youth

An Italy focused on its young people is an Italy likely to emerge from the European recession stronger and better positioned to capitalize when economic conditions rebound.
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EU Tyranny Will Collapse, and Soon

The EU will collapse due to burdensome regulations, uncontrolled immigration, and a centralization of power among those who know nothing of the real world.
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In the DR Congo, UN Money Can't Buy You Peace (Yet)

The international community has spent billions of dollars on peacekeeping efforts the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Can the UN and World Bank finally bribe the DRC to stop the violence?
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The IMF is a Bad Doctor, and Austerity is Bad Medicine

The IMF has admitted to serious mistakes in its handling of the Greek debt crisis. However, with deep flaws in the Eurozone unresolved, is the Troika just postponing the inevitable?
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Erdogan is No Dictator, But Tolerating Dissent Isn't Exactly His Forte

While Erdogan's popularity in Turkey and in surrounding nations remains strong, his increasing intolerant actions towards any form of dissent are hypocritical and detrimental for his own legacy.
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