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In German 2012 Elections, Pirates Rule the Vote

Sunday, a peculiar party of "Nerds and Slackers" held its party conference in Germany, in what could be another step on the way towards the establishment of a new political force.
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David Cameron's Austerity Crushed by Labour in the UK

The British elections results confirm that popular opinion in the UK is rapidly turning away from David Cameron and his ideology of Austerity.
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Hugo Chavez May Be Dying, But His Authoritarian Brand is Spreading

After taking over Spain's YPF oil company, Argentina's president Cristina Fernandez is looking more and more like Hugo Chavez.
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3 Policy Prescriptions to Fix the India-Pakistan Crisis

India Pakistan relation is in worst state and one can hardly conceive of their friendly relationship. But there are common areas which, when exploited, can weave good relationship between them.
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Al-Qaeda is Larger Than Osama Bin Laden and Won't Die Any Time Soon

We can't fight Al-Qaeda without killing the smaller terrorist groups which the group mentors.
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4 Reasons Why the French 2012 Elections Are Important to All of Us

The French presidential election is one of the most important in the country’s history, its affects will reach well beyond its borders and impact the economy and politics of the rest of the world
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George Clooney's Starring Role is as Global Activist

George Clooney has chosen to use his celebrity for good and become a global activist. His work around the work is commendable, and has started to reverse the selfish stereotype of movie stars.
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On Chen Guangcheng, Romney Blames Obama First and Asks Questions Later

Romney’s irresponsible rhetoric along with his neocon war-cabinet suggest that he's anxious to return America to a George W. Bush world of unilateral, shoot-from-the-hip foreign policy.
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India: An Opportunity for Gulf Airlines to Further Improve Their Expansion?

India has the second largest airline traffic growth in the world, but the nation's airlines are still failing. This faltering industry might be just the right place for Gulf airlines to expand.
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Letters from Abbottabad: 5 Takeaways From New Bin Laden Documents

175 released letters between Bin Laden and Islamic organizations reveal how OBL was a living legend in terror circles, but had lost his relevance in the years since 2001.
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Republican Hypocrisy: GOP Politicized 9/11, Just Like Obama is Using Bin Laden's Death

Republicans are accusing President Obama of politicizing the death of Osama bin Laden. But, if anybody should know anything about politicizing national security, it is them.
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French Presidential Debate 2012: Hollande Victorious in Duel With Sarkozy

Fireworks were on full display during last night's French election debate. Frequently, this resembled marriage counseling, not a political debate.
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French and Greek Elections Could Push Euro Zone Back to the Brink

Elections on Sunday could cloud the future of the EU's economic sustainability, rattling markets and even affecting the 2012 U.S. election.
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My Dad Was at Ground Zero, and I Don't Want Bin Laden Used for Political Gain

I am thankful that the WTC will be rebuilt, and glad that bin Laden is at the bottom of the ocean. But, nothing will change what happened to the families of the 2,996 people who perished on 9/11.
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4 Reasons Why China is Not on the Rise

Everyone claims that China is well on its way to surpassing the U.S., but a visit to the country proves just how wrong that theory is.
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French Elections 2012: Hollande Wins Against Sarkozy in Presidential Debate

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande face off Wednesday in the only debate of the 2012 presidential election. Follow along live.
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Bin Laden Death: One Year Later, Terrorists Remain Dangerous in Pakistan

One year after Bin Laden's death, militants continue to run wild in Pakistan, and the government's spy agencies are engaging in state-sponsored terrorism across the country.
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3 Lessons Israel Can Teach America

The American dream is dying and Europe isn’t much better off. Israel is the only Western country to bring unemployment below pre-crisis figures: Washington should be taking notes.
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What It's Like to Be on the Streets of Palestine

KFC, Star Bucks coffee shops, and vibrant nightclubs. But, where's the war?
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4 Ways the Malaysian Government is Losing Control

The recent protests in Malaysia, demonstrate that the ruling Barisan Nasional collation has lost legitimacy and must step down in favor of free, fair, and open elections.
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A Country Is Not Free Without Freedom of the Press

Freedom of the press, although usually observed as an element of democracy, does not have the same meaning everywhere in the world.
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Israeli Settlements Are Not as Important to the Peace Process as You Might Think

While Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank is disconcerting, the settlements themselves should not be the reason to deny the opportunity to discuss peace.
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Bon Appétit, Yanks! Finally a Presidential Debate Worth Watching

If French political debates are like five-course meals, filled with delicious hors-d'oeuvre like foie-gras, American debates are like a cheap NY hot-dog stand.
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Occupy Wall Street Exposes the Violations of America's Freedom of Press

The U.S. fell 27 points in freedom of the press rankings because of the arrests of journalists covering Occupy protests. We can't take the First Amendment for granted.
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Keep Hatin' GOP, But It Was Obama Who Killed Osama Bin Laden

On May 2nd 2011, Obama sent a loud message to al-Qaeda and numerous other FTO's by ordering the Bin Laden raid. One year later I take a look at the discourse generated in response.
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