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13 Photos Of G8 Protests That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Demonstrators have taken to the streets in the United Kingdom to protest the G8 summit. Here are 13 of the best photos of them in action.
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5 Biggest Implications Of Obama's Berlin Speech

President Obama's speech today indicated significant implications for his second-term plans and hopes for his historical legacy. Here are the top five takeaways.
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A Startling Map Showing the State of Homophobia in the World

France, Russia, and Turkey are all more homophobic than they were in 2007. South Korea suddenly picked up a rainbow flag. And Nigeria has its own 1% -- the 1% that accepts gay people.
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Does the Third World Economy Still Stand a Chance After the 2013 G8 Summit?

Were the decisions made at the 2013 G8 Summit really designed to alleviate world poverty, or will they end up being useless and ineffectual?
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Erdogan's Government Announces That "Twitter Bird Can't Fly Here"

The Turkish government has announced a push to restrict the use of social media sites as a result of the ongoing protests. Here's why it won't be effective.
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Turks Looking For Their Tiananmen "Tank Man" Finally Have One

Inspired by the silent vigil of Erdem Gunduz, the spread of silent protests in Turkey highlights the symbolic power of determined collective resistance.
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What Happened at the G8 Summit? Nothing On Syria

When it comes to Syria, Western leaders are more concerned with flexing their political muscles, than paving the way for a new country.
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São Paulo Protests Prove Brazil Has Much to Teach the U.S. About Civil Disobedience

Just like how the United States tries to deny its pervasive racist, classist, and sexist issues, as well as its human rights abuses, so does Brazil.
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Can NYC's Next Mayor Make the City Into Another Silicon Valley?

Earlier this week, four of the candidates for NYC mayor sat down though to discuss Uber, the telecom industry, and their favorite smartphone apps.
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Ever Wonder Why They Chose Northern Ireland For This Year's G8 Summit?

The G8 Summit was held in Northern Ireland this week. Considering the high price that was paid in order to secure the summit, the question of why it was held in Enniskillen arises.
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Erdogan is Fighting to Drag Turkey Backwards, Into a "Traditional" Past

The real reason Turkish protesters are rebelling against Erdogan isn't Gezi Park or about alcohol. It's about his attempts to undo Turkey's secular legacy.
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Loans From the IMF and World Bank Won't End Poverty In Africa

In spite of loans from the World Bank, the United Nations, and other organizations, West African countries continue to struggle with high poverty rates.
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Lots of Brazilians Want to Boycott the World Cup — But the Cup Can Change Brazil For the Better

Many of the protesters in Brazil have been calling on Brazilians and foreigners to boycott the World Cup next year. Instead the population can make use of the World Cup to change Brazil.
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Why Did Edward Snowden Flee to Hong Kong, Of All Places?

Whether he likes it or not, Snowden has become a symbol of freedom from oppresive watchdog governments not just in America, but in Hong Kong SAR as well.
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President Obama Addresses Berlin Wednesday Morning in Key Speech

President Obama is in Berlin Wednesday morning, on the heels of the G8 summit. He's expected to address nuclear arms reduction and other trending global issues.
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Did the G8 Decide to Intervene Less in the Middle East?

How much longer can the U.S. attempt to craft politics in the Middle East? Not very, which is why the Obama administration is making a slow exit.
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Guess How Many Senators Showed Up to the PRISM Briefing?

The recent briefing held by the NSA and top intelligence officials on their far-reaching surveillance methods was a flop. Just 47 senators attended.
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The Protests In Brazil Are About Way More Than Bus Fare

Young Brazilians are taking to the streets all over the country, in the largest demonstrations since the fall of the dictatorship.
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China's Rise Is No Big Deal — We Should Even Welcome It

Hannah Beech plays on Sinophobic fears. Here's why China will not overtake the United States any time soon.
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In A Nation That Loves Football, Not Everyone Loves the World Cup

As people in Brazil protest against the massive government spending on sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympic Games, more attention needs to be paid to their long term impact.
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What Has Got Iran's New President Worried the Most? Syria and Nuclear Bombs

Syria and nuclear politics are two reasons that Washington has to start talking with Teheran. Not doing so can turn out to be very dangerous for all.
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For Soldiers Coming Home From War, the Hard Part Is Just Beginning

The Army takes returning home seriously because deployments don't end just when warriors are back on American soil.
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Why Is the African Union Trying to Stop the ICC From Investigating Election Fraud?

African leaders have again accused the International Criminal Court of witch-hunting Africans because of their race
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Shocking Photo Shows Brazilian Riot Police Pepper-Spraying Innocent Bystander At Point-Blank Range

A picture taken at a protest in Rio de Janeiro allegedly showing police pepper spraying an innocent woman has aggravated tensions between protesters and police in Brazil.
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Why Are Protesters Flooding Brazil's Largest Cities?

Protesters showed up in masses across the Brazil, from the country's largest metropolis of São Paulo to the nation's capital of Brasília, where protesters marched on the roof of Congress.
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