Fears are growing over political violence in Tunisia as a political opposition hero's death has sparked mass protests and questions on the stability of the fledgling democracy.
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The limited statistics and information on gang rape contribute to the growth of the problem.
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After much controversy a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions event proceeded as scheduled in what was a win for academic freedom.
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U.S. meddling in Egypt has lost an ally and created a nation dominated by hostile Islamic extremists.
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Iran has claimed that they will reverse-engineer a U.S. RQ-170 drone they shot down in 2011. Don't expect anything menacing flying over American skies in the near future.
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President Obama will visit Israel in the spring, giving Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu the opportunity to repair the damage he has caused to American-Israeli relations.
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The news that 30 Jewish Ethiopian women immigrating to Israel were given contraceptive shots without their knowledge or consent is a perfect example of how devastating population control can be.
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Tensions in the Middle East are running high as Israel, the U.S., Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran all move their pieces in a deadly game of chess.
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Lion Dancing, Firecrackers, and Red Envelopes have become highly visible customs and symbols of Chinese New Year. Here are some less recognizable ones.
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Iran may be an interesting destination for many, but the current political climate makes such a journey risky and dangerous for North Americans...but not impossible.
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A Somali female and male journalist face jail time for an interview the reporter conducted about the woman being raped by soldiers.
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Islamist militants intended to destroy Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts at the Ahmed Baba centre, but didn't know the library only housed 2,000 texts. The majority had been previously moved.
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says that Iran is now a "nuclear country," but that their nuclear capabilities won't be used to attack Israel.
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Today marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation. What is this horrible practice, and what's being done to eradicate it?
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The LGBT community should acknowledge the good will of the Catholic Church and accept that the religion's stance on traditional marriage is never going to change.
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While we know Kerry will soon confront immediate priorities such as Syria and Iran, there are more long-running themes that may emerge during his tenure.
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Iran and the United States hold the potential for an alliance that could be very valuable, in light of America's diminishing capabilities and the negative aftermath of the Arab Spring.
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North Korea posted a weird and threatening video to its YouTube channel which sets missiles colliding with New York skyscrapers to "We Are The World."
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As the civil war in Syria gets increasingly intense, it's incumbent on the international community to bring about the conditions for regime change in Syria.
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Brush up on your Chinese zodiac for the Year of the Snake, which begins Feb. 10.
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In the face of rising tensions with a nuclear North Korea, the United States and South Korea began joint defense drills on Monday, to show the North they're ready for war.
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We just passed the second anniversary of Egypt's revolution, but Egypt is far from peace. Opposition exists across the country, and in many cases the fighting continues. What will come next?
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Spending a night with her boyfriend landed pop star Minami Mingeshi in the middle of a scandal, leading to a public act of penance – a tearful YouTube video revealing her shaved head.
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Though more women will be serving in ground combat than ever before, certain limitations may still affect how and when they can serve.
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According to the International Rescue Committee, rape and other forms of sexual violence are pervasive in Syria, affecting both men and women. Some experts believe the government is to blame.
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