World
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Colombia’s Voters Reject Peace Deal Between Government and the FARC
Emma Von Zeipel | October 3, 2016The vote reminds many of Brexit.
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Philippine President Likens Pursuit of Drug Addicts to the Holocaust
Alec Siegel | October 3, 2016Rodrigo Duterte also compared himself to Hitler.
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As the Battle for Aleppo Rages, Trust Between U.S. and Russia Reaches New Low
Alec Siegel | September 30, 2016Russia accused the U.S. of supporting an "international terrorist alliance."
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New Probe Shows Missile that Downed Malaysia Airlines Flight is Linked to Russia
Emma Von Zeipel | September 29, 2016What's next?
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Aleppo is Pounded as Government Forces Press Toward City’s Historic Quarter
Alec Siegel | September 27, 2016Roughly 200 people have died since the dissolution of last week's ceasefire.
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After a 52 Year Struggle, Colombia May Finally Find Peace
Alec Siegel | September 26, 2016A peace accord between the government and the FARC rebels will be signed Monday.
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What did Obama Talk about at his Final U.N. General Assembly Address?
Alec Siegel | September 21, 2016His eighth and final address.
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Syria Signals End to Ceasefire While U.S. and Russia Express Hope it Will Last
Alec Siegel | September 19, 2016The ceasefire has been in effect for one week.
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In Breach of Ceasefire, Syrian Government Has Yet to Authorize Aid Convoys
Alec Siegel | September 16, 2016Will Russia and the U.S. move ahead with a joint campaign against ISIS?
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Swedish Court: Detention Order for Julian Assange Stands
Emma Von Zeipel | September 16, 2016Assange remains in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
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How Does the Hajj Impact the Saudi Economy?
Jillian Sequeira | September 16, 2016Revenue from the pilgrims makes up an estimated 3 percent of Saudi Arabia's GDP.
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When in Rome, Don’t Do As Virginia Raggi Does
Jillian Sequeira | September 13, 2016These problems aren't just garbage.
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North Korea Launches Nuclear Missile Test
Alec Siegel | September 9, 2016Its fifth--and most powerful.
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Syrian Regime Hits Aleppo with Chlorine Bombs; Dozens Hospitalized
Alec Siegel | September 7, 2016The regime's third use of chemical weapons in as many years.
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Russia Faces AIDS Epidemic, Government Blames Moral Lapses
Emma Von Zeipel | September 7, 2016This is a big problem for Russia.
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Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte “Confronts Ugly Head of Terrorism”
Jacob Atkins | September 7, 2016His latest decree permits police and military forces to halt vehicles or frisk civilians at their total discretion.
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Obama Pledges $90 Million to Clear Laos of Undetonated Bombs
Alec Siegel | September 6, 2016That is double the amount the U.S. currently pays.
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Brazil Senate Votes to Oust President Dilma Rousseff From Office
Emma Von Zeipel | September 1, 2016Was there an actual crime or just a political controversy?
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Russia Takes Responsibility For Killing ISIS Spokesman, U.S. Calls Claim a Joke
Emma Von Zeipel | August 31, 2016No one knows exactly what happened.
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Finland Will Launch Basic Income Pilot Program
Anneliese Mahoney | August 31, 2016It's going to be a historic undertaking.
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Court Overturns Burkini Ban in French Town
Mariam Jaffery | August 26, 2016The decision will likely set a precedent overturning the ban in other parts of the country.
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Impeachment Deliberations Begin for Brazil’s President, Vote Due Next Week
Alec Siegel | August 25, 2016Rousseff has been suspended since May.
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Turkey Brings Fight Against ISIS Across the Syrian Border
Alec Siegel | August 25, 2016It marks Turkey's first foray into Syria in the fight against ISIS.
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North Korean Missile Reaches Japan’s Air Defense Zone
Alec Siegel | August 24, 2016For the first time, according to Japan's prime minister.
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Did WikiLeaks Expose the Private Information of Innocent Saudi Citizens?
Mariam Jaffery | August 24, 2016Exposing the personal information of innocent people has put WikiLeaks under fire.
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Burkini Ban: Enforcement Starts in Nice and Cannes
Emma Von Zeipel | August 24, 2016Enforcement of the controversial rule beings in French towns.
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Was Saturday’s Wedding Bombing in Turkey Carried Out by a Child?
Alec Siegel | August 23, 2016The attack at a wedding on Saturday killed 54, many of which were children.
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$400 Million Payment to Iran Connected to Hostage Release, State Dept. Says
Alec Siegel | August 21, 2016But they stopped short of calling it ransom.
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Independent Report Finds U.N. at Fault for 2010 Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Alec Siegel | August 19, 2016Nearly 10,000 people have died from the disease.
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Russia Launches Airstrikes from Iran for Second Straight Day
Alec Siegel | August 17, 2016The first time a foreign military has used an Iranian base since WWII.