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Deadly Mexican Drug Cartels Offer $47,000 For Info On Anonymous Facebook Watchdogs

Anonymous Facebook activists exposing criminal activity and police corruption are raising the fury of Mexican drug cartels, who have posted a $47,000 reward for anyone to identify them.
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Compromise is Necessary in Any Iran Nuclear Deal

Now is the time to push an Iran nuclear deal to its conclusion, or face greater repercussions down the line.
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China and the U.S. Need to Be Friends in Order to Thrive Separately

As economic superpowers and permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, China and the U.S. are not destined to be enemies. Washington and Beijing need each other.
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The Taliban's Most Dangerous New Weapon? Philanthropy For Islamic Education

America wants to fight Islamic radicalization worldwide. But by neglecting the fundamentals of education and community development, the U.S. risks losing to groups like the Taliban.
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While 86 Innocent Men Remain At Gitmo, Latin America's Most Wanted Terrorist Lives Freely in Miami

The U.S. government is still detaining 86 men at Guantanamo Bay prison that it has cleared for released while simultaneously harboring the "Bin Laden of the Americas" in Miami.
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Obama Should Visit Iran

With little progress in sight, the Obama administration must consider bold new steps to address tensions over Iran's nuclear program. Like Nixon's visit to China, Obama should visit Iran.
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Will Kim Jong-Un Be Worse Than His Father?

Kim Jong-un has proved more than willing to not only live up to his father’s militaristic expectations, but to exceed them entirely.
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Why is China the Cyber Espionage Capital Of the World?

China has a bad reputation when it comes to cyber espionage. Now, a secret PLA unit based in Shanghai has been accused of spying on companies in critical industries in the US and worldwide.
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3 African Countries Where Social Media is Making Headlines

In honor of the first-ever Social Media Week in Africa, let’s talk about 3 other African countries in which social media is making headlines.
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Instagram Becomes Available in North Korea — Makes Internet Freer

Online photo-sharing service Instagram debuted in North Korea Wednesday after operator Koryolink opened its mobile data services to foreigners (but not locals).
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Egyptian Constitution Threatens Progress, But Can't Stop It

If Egypt is going to see another revolution, it may be a revolution at the polls rather than in the streets.
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U.S. Media is Missing Crucial Detail About Obama's Trip to Israel

Palestinians are extending an invitation to Obama while he's visiting Israel, but it comes with certain demands. How Obama responds could have significant political repercussions.
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Argo Fact Check: Best Picture is Full of Inaccuracies

Argo has been held up as a shining example of American cinema at the 2013 Oscars. Unfortunately, it is full of inaccuracies.
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Iran Nuclear Talks: This is Not the Breakthrough Moment We've Been Waiting For

Iran has begun talks with the P5+1 nations over its nuclear program, but nothing will happen. Here's why.
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North Korea Propaganda Video Sets Obama On Fire, But Don't Jump to Any Conclusions

The most recent video out of Pyongyang paints North Korea in the confrontational foreign policy colours we know and love, but quiet changes suggest the reality is different
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Talks With Iran Resume in Kazakhstan, But Are Unlikely to Succeed

The P5+1 begin another round of talks with Iran in an attempt to diffuse the nuclear crisis. Will this lead to any breakthroughs? Judging by past P5+1 talks, the answer is no.
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Irish Prime Minister Issues Apology For Horrifying Magdalene Laundries

Ireland's prime minister issued a long-overdue apology for the country's complicity in slave labor at a Catholic facilities.
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Why Was the Pakistani Ambassador Charged With Blasphemy?

Sherry Rehman, the Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S., has been charged with blasphemy — a crime punishable by death in Pakistan. It should be a wake-up call that our alliance is purely strategic.
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5 Reasons the U.S. Should Intervene in Syria

As the Syrian civil war rages, the U.S. continues to do nothing. America is missing an opportunity to stop a slaughter and improve its standing in the world.
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Italy Election 2013 LIVE Updates: Divided Results Point to Run Off Election

A general election took place in Italy on February 24–25 to determine the 630 members of the Chamber of Deputies and the 315 elective members of the Senate for the 17th Parliament.
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Lebanon Needs An India-Esque Uprising to Prevent Violence Against Women

It shouldn't take an unimaginable atrocity like gang rape for countries to protect women. Lebanon should channel India by taking an across-the-board stand against abuse toward women.
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Why Israel Should Start Playing Softball With Iran

As a new round of nuclear talks opens with Iran, Israel is left sitting on the sidelines hoping the outcome will serve its interests.
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Over 1,000 Civilian Casualties a Day in the Congo Means World Military Action is Needed

The UN is renewing a focus on armed conflict in central Africa, but the horrific daily casualties in the Democratic Republic of the Conog mean more than peacekeeping is needed.
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Will 2013 Be a Banner Year For Gender Equality Around the World?

Citizens around the world have been actively mobilizing for progress on gender equality. But will governments take more strident steps to close the gender gap?
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Afghanistan Proves the Old Ways Of War Are Over

As U.S. forces crawl out of Afghanistan, the country retains its title of the "defeater of empires" — and shows us the perils of the modern battlefield.
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