While cynicism and disappointment may be the default responses after any night of news consumption, some less sensational statistics suggest that the world actually is becoming more peaceful.
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After acknowledging that Assad used chemical weapons, the White House announced it will be sending more aid to the rebels, but this move to save face is too little too late.
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This year's pageant contestants will sport sarongs instead of bikinis in Bali, Indonesia.
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Watch the protesters from Taksim Square sing Les Miserables "Do You Hear The People Sing" to protest the Turkish regime.
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Is the timing of the Obama administration announcement that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons designed to distract people's attention from the NSA surveillance scandal?
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In conceptualizing the possibilities of an Assad victory, we more clearly understand what’s at stake in the Syria conflict, and especially why intervening to halt Assad’s army is imperative.
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The Turkish government announced there will be a vote held on the future of Gezi Park. Taksim Solidarity calls the move "positive."
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The Green Movement is dead. The likely winner will be a conservative who offers little hope for change.
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Pope Francis was recently quoted referring to a Vatican "gay lobby," and though this information may come as a surprise to many, others have pointed out the existence of a gay clergy for years.
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To prevent leaks of U.S. innovation, leaders propose authorizing corporations to use cyberattacks, using Iraq-style state-building techniques in China, and recruitment of top Chinese students.
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The ongoing conflict between protesters and the government demonstrates the inadequacy of economic performance as the ultimate measuring stick for political stability and development success.
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From annual activities to crafts and special foods, here are some of the unique ways that diverse countries celebrate fathers.
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A map showing the world's most and least peaceful countries has been released, and the results will surprise you.
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While Al-Qaeda's eleventh issue of "Inspire" claims to have inspired the Tsarneav brothers to carry out their attacks in Boston, the magazine says a lot about the organization's new operative.
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The IDF uses social media to recall a historic event but also to promote its narrative about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Bashar Al-Assad's decision to upgrade and spend money on new weapons may indicate he believes he's gaining the upper hand.
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More than 222 million women need access to contraception right now. What is the US waiting for to pitch in?
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It is absurd, laughable, and also slightly terrifying that Turkish customs officers stamped the fake passport of a stuffed unicorn, granting 9-year-old Emily Harris access to the country.
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While the local and global media are focusing on Istanbul, the people of Ankara are being hunted, assaulted and taken in by the police.
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A new digital platform for activists, artists, and writers under the age of 26 hopes to build a global community of social justice storytelling . Old-school outlets, take note.
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Edward Snowden might be hiding from the U.S. government in Hong Kong, but that isn't smart, given the U.S. has an extradition treaty with them. Here are the countries where he could truly hide.
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FC Barcelona player Lionel Messi and his father have been accused of filing fraudelent tax returns in Spain. But are the allegations motivated by justice, or a desire for higher tax revenues?
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Iranians will head to the polls Friday to vote for Ahmadinejad's replacement. While the world is focused on Iran's foreign policy, the Iranian electorate is only focused on the economy.
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The Russian Duma passed an anti-gay bill with an overwhelming majority this morning, ignoring international protests and further stigmatizing the Russian LGBT community.
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A one-on-one interview with award-winning investigative war reporter, Jeremy Scahill. Scahill discusses American counterterrorism, and his new film, 'Dirty Wars.' Part one of a three-part series.
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