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Do You Know Which 5 Nations Produce More Cars Than the U.S.?

This infographic covers the global auto industry and provides info on the top ten leading car producers in the world and beyond.
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Huge Spike in Settlements Could Be Major Setback in Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process

Israeli settlements in disputed territory have spiked 176% in the first quarter of 2013 alone. This illegal expansion could seriously threaten the peace process.
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Spurred By the NSA Scandal, More People Are Picking Up Orwell's '1984'

The parallels between Orwell's dystopia and the current NSA scandal aren't exact, but they're enough to get people thinking.
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Is the Ban On Alcohol Just Passed in Turkey a Human Rights Violation?

Abdullah Gül, president of Turkey, approved a bill restricting the sale and advertising of alcohol on Monday. That bill is one reason why Turkey has exploded in protests.
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Aang San Suu Kyi Wants to Be President Of Myanmar, But Will the Country's Generals Stop Her?

Suu Kyi is the country's most popular leader and her ascension to the top would be a Nelson Mandela type moment. However, the political barriers set in place by the military might not allow it.
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Russia, Epically Trolling the U.S., Says It Might Give Asylum to Snowden

Russia opens its doors to Edward Snowden, the NSA leaker. Surely it's because of Russia's stellar human rights record and history of protecting political dissent.
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Poll On PRISM Shows the Public Chooses Security Over Privacy

Reaction to the NSA's spying scandal on social media (and this website) has largely been outraged. But a poll of the wider public shows we may be living in a bubble.
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America vs. Iran vs. Israel vs. Saudi Arabia vs. Lebanon vs. Russia vs. Turkey, A.K.A. The Syrian Civil War

The Syrian Civil War is a proxy war fought between a host of other countries, supporting either the militants or the regime. Here's a look at what they are hoping to accomplish.
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3 Ways to Prevent Disasters Like the Bangladesh Factory Collapse

The backlash from the deadly Bangladesh collapse has been fierce. But what can actually be done to improve safety and not kill jobs that are desperately needed?
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7 Countries That Show Us How Health Care Should Be Done

Despite all sorts of right-wing blather about how America has the world's best health care system, almost every study shows we don't. Here are seven countries who can show us a way forward.
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Live-streaming Of the Protests in Turkey

The protests in Turkey's Taksim Square in Istanbul continue, as police fire tear gas and water cannons into angry crowds.
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Are Rainclouds Forming After Obama and Xi Jinping's Summit At Sunnylands?

A mirage meeting at Rancho Mirage: As Obama and Xi Jinping personally get closer their respective countries may get further and face more friction.
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If the Obama Administration Intervenes In Syria, We'll All Be Put At Risk

This week the Obama administration is deciding whether to intervene in Syria. If he does, he'll be putting all of us at risk.
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Everything You Need to Know About Drones

Where has the U.S. used UAVs? Where are the bases located? Where can you find information about recent strikes? This is your guide for information about resources covering UAV activity.
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Will Iran's Presidential Election Have An Opening For a Moderate to Win?

No matter the outcome, do not expect a radical shift in policy over the country's nuclear program.
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Was Ambassador Christopher Stevens Actually Killed by Lethal Injection in Benghazi?

Al-Qaeda bombmaker Abdullah Dhu-al-Bajadin claims that the U.S. ambassador killed in the Benghazi consulate attack was actually executed via lethal injection. Is this the real coverup?
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Is the World About to Lose Yet Another Hero?

While Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest men of the 20th century, fights for his life in hospital, we must not forget to celebrate his achievements and legacy.
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Apple's WWDC Was Rocky At First, And Then Absolutely Amazing

A new OS X, completely redesigned iOS7 and a brand new Macbook Air and Mac Pro made this WWDC incredible.
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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Will Not Be Charged As An Enemy Combatant, and That's a Good Thing

Accused Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will not be charged as an enemy combatant. Although his crimes are heinous, it is reassuring that he will be tried in the civilian court system.
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LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan? Give It a Rest, Please

Can we please stop with the Michael Jordan comparisons? Can we put them off until LeBron approaches the backend end of his career?
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Was the British Government Spying On Your Emails, Too?

The U.K. has been implicated in using PRISM to gather intelligence, which seems to violate information laws restricting unwarranted information gathering.
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Egyptian Attacks On Art and Civil Society Show Where Islamists' True Hearts Lie

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is moving fast to seize control and clamp down on free expression and democracy.
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Amid Scandal, Obama Shows a Global Opportunity to Display Positive American Policy

It is true that rumors about a "Trans-Pacific" trade deal are circulating. But where are the hard details?
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Cambodia's New Genocide-Denial Law Is About Politics, Not Memory

A law that would make it illegal to deny Khmer Rouge atrocities seems designed to score political points, not to actually uncover the truth.
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What Happens to Edward Snowden Now?

For those of you wondering what is next for Edward Snowden, a history of government whistleblowers can provide insight into how the government has responded in the age of the Espionage Act.
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