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Posted at 07:53 AM ET, 10/15/2012

A look at metro-system suicides worldwide

By Olga Khazan

New Delhi grapples with how to reduce suicides on public transit, a problem in cities around the world.

By Olga Khazan | 07:53 AM ET, 10/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 10/12/2012

Amazing map shows past and present conflicts

By Olga Khazan

A Web designer puts all of human conflict in one interactive map.

By Olga Khazan | 12:57 PM ET, 10/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 10/12/2012

E.U.’s Nobel Prize raises eyebrows

By Olga Khazan

Has the prize become a farce?

By Olga Khazan | 11:48 AM ET, 10/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 10/11/2012

International Girls’ Day: Five facts about global girls’ rights

By Olga Khazan

Here are the odds girls around the world are facing.

By Olga Khazan | 12:07 PM ET, 10/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 10/11/2012

Mo Yan, a Nobel winner China can get behind

By Olga Khazan

Literature honoree avoided criticizing the government.

By Olga Khazan | 09:45 AM ET, 10/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 10/11/2012

Britain ends no-contact policy with Indian leader Narendra Modi

By Rama Lakshmi

U.K. ends diplomatic isolation of Hindu nationalist Narendra Modi.

By Rama Lakshmi | 09:45 AM ET, 10/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:10 PM ET, 10/10/2012

Beppe Grillo swims for support

By Olga Khazan

The Italian comedian/politician launches his campaign in a wet suit.

By Olga Khazan | 04:10 PM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 10/10/2012

David Cameron at Conservative conference: Britons must build an ‘aspiration nation’

By Karla Adam

British prime minister urged the nation to draw on its can-do spirit, in his speech at the Conservative Party annual conference.

By Karla Adam | 01:25 PM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:57 PM ET, 10/10/2012

Attack against Malala condemned in Pakistan

By Anup Kaphle and Olga Khazan

Protests and outrage across Pakistan in the wake of young education activist’s shooting

By Anup Kaphle and Olga Khazan | 12:57 PM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:19 PM ET, 10/10/2012

U.S.-India harmony marred by Iran, Syria discord

By Simon Denyer

Discord between New Delhi and Washington over policy toward Iran and Syria is growing

By Simon Denyer | 12:19 PM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:01 AM ET, 10/10/2012

Bing maps reveal CIA training facility in the lead-up to bin Laden’s death

By Olga Khazan

Bing maps show images of the North Carolina facility

By Olga Khazan | 10:01 AM ET, 10/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 10/09/2012

Who wins the Nobel prize?

By Olga Khazan

The married, American and beardless.

By Olga Khazan | 12:07 PM ET, 10/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:51 AM ET, 10/09/2012

Interview with 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai who was shot by Taliban [video]

By Olga Khazan

‘I thought that I must be a politician to change our country,’ she once said.

By Olga Khazan | 09:51 AM ET, 10/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 10/08/2012

BBC apologizes for alleged sex abuse by Jimmy Savile

By Karla Adam

A growing number of women claim one of the corporation’s former entertainers sexually abused them.

By Karla Adam | 02:00 PM ET, 10/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 10/07/2012

Correspondent’s Diary: In Tunis, a mass conversion

By Karin Brulliard

Tunisia’s Grand Mufti converts foreigners to Islam.

By Karin Brulliard | 12:14 PM ET, 10/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 10/05/2012

North Koreans visit Sweden to ask how its economy works

By Olga Khazan

A group of North Koreans visit Sweden to learn about the country’s economy

By Olga Khazan | 11:33 AM ET, 10/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 10/05/2012

‘Cromarty fisherfolk’: Another rare language dies in Scotland

By Olga Khazan

The last speaker of a dialect called Cromarty fisherfolk died recently, taking an obscure language with him.

By Olga Khazan | 09:48 AM ET, 10/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 10/04/2012

Sochi’s slogan becomes a Russian punchline

By Olga Khazan

Hot. Wintry. Yours. Unfortunate.

By Olga Khazan | 01:35 PM ET, 10/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 10/04/2012

How do you get into a former U.S. mission?

By Olga Khazan

The Post’s Michael Birnbaum explains his document find.

By Olga Khazan | 11:05 AM ET, 10/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 10/03/2012

‘American Idol’s’ South Africa counterpart crowns first black winner

By Olga Khazan

After eight seasons, Khaya Mthethwa wins following fan campaign.

By Olga Khazan | 01:57 PM ET, 10/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:53 AM ET, 10/03/2012

Police clash with protesters in Tehran’s bazaar [video]

By Olga Khazan

Protests break out over inflation.

By Olga Khazan | 11:53 AM ET, 10/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 10/02/2012

‘Gangnam Style’ comes to famous Philippine prison

By Olga Khazan

Cebu prison first gained fame with its ‘Thriller’ parody.

By Olga Khazan | 12:53 PM ET, 10/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 10/02/2012

Facebook takes its talent search global

By Olga Khazan

Zuckerberg ditches hoodie, meets Medvedev.

By Olga Khazan | 10:43 AM ET, 10/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:11 PM ET, 10/01/2012

Syrian foreign minister: Assad can’t stop the violence

By Olga Khazan

Walid Moallem blames several countries for the ongoing conflict.

By Olga Khazan | 03:11 PM ET, 10/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:22 PM ET, 10/01/2012

Gingrich, GOP tell Romney to make Libya a campaign issue

By Olga Khazan

Gingrich tells Romney to push Obama on the attack

By Olga Khazan | 01:22 PM ET, 10/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 10/01/2012

IKEA comes under fire in Sweden for removing women from Saudi catalogue

By Olga Khazan

Scandinavian furniture company apologizes after backlash in Sweden

By Olga Khazan | 11:12 AM ET, 10/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:10 PM ET, 09/28/2012

France unveils Zidane head-butt statue

By Olga Khazan

Soccer player who attacked Italian opponent with his head is memorialized in bronze.

By Olga Khazan | 03:10 PM ET, 09/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 09/28/2012

What do the Chinese think of America?

By Keith B. Richburg

A team of videographers ask random Chinese in Kunming to describe their impression of the United States.

By Keith B. Richburg | 11:33 AM ET, 09/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 09/27/2012

Netanyahu draws an actual red line ... on a bomb cartoon

By Olga Khazan

The Israeli prime minister illustrates his fears for the U.N. General Assembly.

By Olga Khazan | 02:53 PM ET, 09/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 09/27/2012

David Cameron fails history on Letterman [video]

By Karla Adam

British prime minister was stumped when asked, among other things, who composed ‘Rule Britannia.’

By Karla Adam | 12:02 PM ET, 09/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 09/27/2012

Assange lambastes Obama for U.N. speech (video)

By Olga Khazan

Wikileaks founder claims Obama’s message was hypocritical.

By Olga Khazan | 11:21 AM ET, 09/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 09/27/2012

Russian billionaire Lebedev punches businessman, charged with ‘hooliganism’ [video]

By Olga Khazan

Alexander Lebedev says charges are revenge for his anti-corruption work.

By Olga Khazan | 09:39 AM ET, 09/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:03 PM ET, 09/26/2012

Jiang Zemin, the old boss, wants to become the new boss

By Zhang Jie and Keith B. Richburg

China’s Jiang Zemin wants to let it be known that he still has clout

By Zhang Jie and Keith B. Richburg | 04:03 PM ET, 09/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 09/26/2012

Ahmadinejad: Iran under threat by ‘uncivilized Zionists’

By Olga Khazan

The Iranian president called for a new world order at the UN General Assembly

By Olga Khazan | 12:17 PM ET, 09/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 09/25/2012

Worldwide pork shortage looms, industry group says

By Olga Khazan

UK trade group says farmers hit hard by drought.

By Olga Khazan | 01:27 PM ET, 09/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 09/25/2012

5 weird examples of tensions over the Japanese/Chinese islands

By Olga Khazan

The two Asian countries dispute ownership of a cluster of rocks in ever more dramatic ways.

By Olga Khazan | 11:01 AM ET, 09/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 09/25/2012

Indian government tries Twitter to connect with its ‘Tweeple’

By Rama Lakshmi

An historically Luddite leadership opens up on the social Web

By Rama Lakshmi | 10:14 AM ET, 09/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:22 PM ET, 09/21/2012

Chinese official fired for smiling at crash site, wearing fancy watches

By Olga Khazan

Netizens bring down Yang Dacai.

By Olga Khazan | 12:22 PM ET, 09/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:03 AM ET, 09/21/2012

Suu Kyi to young people: Don’t ‘just sit in front of the ’net.’

By Winyan Soo Hoo

Burmese rights leader tells Newseum audience: Violence is not “a legitimate way to human rights.”

By Winyan Soo Hoo | 11:03 AM ET, 09/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 09/20/2012

Iranian woman beats up cleric for criticizing her wardrobe

By Olga Khazan

Cleric claims he was hospitalized after the incident.

By Olga Khazan | 02:07 PM ET, 09/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 09/19/2012

Charlie Hebdo cartoons spark debate over free speech and Islamophobia

By Olga Khazan

Charlie Hebdo depicted Muhammad naked. Is it free speech or Islamophobia?

By Olga Khazan | 12:40 PM ET, 09/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:44 PM ET, 09/18/2012

German, Canadian groups plan public screenings of ‘Innocence of Muslims’

By Olga Khazan

German authorities fear the move would set off more protests

By Olga Khazan | 03:44 PM ET, 09/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 09/18/2012

Massive diamond field discovered in Russia

By Olga Khazan

Reveal of ‘trillions of carats’ could move global markets

By Olga Khazan | 10:47 AM ET, 09/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:44 AM ET, 09/17/2012

Salman Rushdie’s movie scares film distributors in India

By Rama Lakshmi

There is a reluctance in India to receive “Midnight’s Children,” based on Rushdie’s popular book.

By Rama Lakshmi | 08:44 AM ET, 09/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 09/14/2012

Protests spread across the Middle East: Photos and videos

By Anup Kaphle and Olga Khazan

Anti-American demonstrations spread throughout the Muslim world

By Anup Kaphle and Olga Khazan | 11:32 AM ET, 09/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 09/14/2012

Malaysian schools attempt to identify gay children

By Olga Khazan

‘Guidelines’ include wearing V-neck sweaters

By Olga Khazan | 10:45 AM ET, 09/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 09/13/2012

U.S. Embassy and Muslim Brotherhood embroiled in a Twitter fight

By Olga Khazan

U.S. accused Islamic organization of posting contradictory messages.

By Olga Khazan | 03:17 PM ET, 09/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:03 AM ET, 09/13/2012

‘Innocence of Muslims’ cast disavows movie

By Olga Khazan

A rumor roundup about the film that has set off protests.

By Olga Khazan | 11:03 AM ET, 09/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 09/12/2012

U.S. ambassadors killed in terror attacks in the line of duty

By Olga Khazan

Christopher Stevens was the first slain in terror attacks since 1979.

By Olga Khazan | 09:27 AM ET, 09/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 09/12/2012

A visit to a tribal militia leader fighting al-Qaeda militants in southern Yemen

By Sudarsan Raghavan

Reporter’s journey highlights how much of a threat the extremists remain in southern Yemen.

By Sudarsan Raghavan | 08:31 AM ET, 09/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 09/11/2012

Catalonia rallies for independence on ‘Catalan National Day’

By Olga Khazan

The semi-autonomous region claims it pays more in taxes than it receives from Madrid.

By Olga Khazan | 01:51 PM ET, 09/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 09/11/2012

Palestinian leader offers to cut fuel costs as protests continue (video)

By Olga Khazan

Protesters threw shoes at a poster of Prime Minister Salam Fayyad as demonstrations continued for a sixth day.

By Olga Khazan | 10:00 AM ET, 09/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 09/10/2012

Indian political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi jailed in sedition case

By Rama Lakshmi

Political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi has been jailed in a sedition case in India.

By Rama Lakshmi | 10:15 AM ET, 09/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 09/09/2012

Putin’s speaking style has admirers

By Olga Khazan

A new book aims to train others to talk like the Russian leader

By Olga Khazan | 09:00 AM ET, 09/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:34 AM ET, 09/07/2012

DNC: How the world sees Democrats

By Olga Khazan

Foreign papers dissect Obama’s speech, prospects and celebrity backers

By Olga Khazan | 11:34 AM ET, 09/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:26 PM ET, 09/06/2012

News interactive: Events in Syria since Aug. 25

By Olga Khazan

Major news events in Syria since Aug. 25

By Olga Khazan | 03:26 PM ET, 09/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 09/06/2012

India’s ‘Hitler’ stores spark outrage

By Olga Khazan

The country has a history of naming shops after the dictator.

By Olga Khazan | 10:30 AM ET, 09/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 09/05/2012

Washington Post’s Singh profile earns mixed reactions online

By Olga Khazan

“The USA is a bankrupt nation. They must mind their own business.”

By Olga Khazan | 03:58 PM ET, 09/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 09/05/2012

Indian prime minister’s office responds to Washington Post’s profile on Manmohan Singh

By Anup Kaphle

A letter from the Indian Prime Minister’s office, and a response from The Post’s India bureau chief.

By Anup Kaphle | 02:38 PM ET, 09/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 09/05/2012

Tensions simmering between U.S., China over uninhabited islands’ ownership

By Olga Khazan

Chinese social network users applaud journalist for cornering U.S. spokeswoman on ownership issue.

By Olga Khazan | 01:13 PM ET, 09/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 09/05/2012

Masked gunman kills one at a Quebec premier speech [video]

By Olga Khazan

The suspect was heard shouting, “The English are waking up!”

By Olga Khazan | 10:41 AM ET, 09/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 09/04/2012

Yao Ming uses his star image to help fight elephants, rhino poaching

By Anup Kaphle

Former NBA star Yao Ming took a trip to Africa to witness the effects of elephant and rhino poaching.

By Anup Kaphle | 09:01 AM ET, 09/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 09/04/2012

Correspondent’s diary: Crossing into Syria, listening to Daddy Yankee

By Karin Brulliard

Our correspondent cruises into Syria listening to reggaeton.

By Karin Brulliard | 07:00 AM ET, 09/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:54 AM ET, 09/04/2012

The South African miners story, according to Taiwanese animators

By Anup Kaphle

An animated video explains the controversial decision to charge the miners with murder, which has since been reversed.

By Anup Kaphle | 12:54 AM ET, 09/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 08/31/2012

Russian punk band case is over, but bizarre ripple-effects aren’t

By Olga Khazan

A sex-museum break-in, a gruesome murder message and more.

By Olga Khazan | 01:40 PM ET, 08/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 08/31/2012

Assange expects to stay in Ecuador Embassy for up to a year

By Olga Khazan

In an interview, the Wikileaks founder said he hopes his predicament can be resolved within a year.

By Olga Khazan | 11:25 AM ET, 08/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 08/31/2012

Correspondent’s diary: Journey to the Amazon

By Juan Forero

A car accident nearly undoes a reporting mission.

By Juan Forero | 09:27 AM ET, 08/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:46 PM ET, 08/30/2012

South Africa charges Marikana mine workers with murder of colleagues

By Anup Kaphle

270 workers arrested after police shot dead 34 of their colleagues at Marikana platinum mine have been charged in the deaths.

By Anup Kaphle | 12:46 PM ET, 08/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 08/30/2012

Assad applauds the ‘heroic’ Syrian army in a TV interview

By Olga Khazan

The Syrian president seemed to brush off defections, describing them as a “cleansing.”

By Olga Khazan | 10:47 AM ET, 08/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:19 AM ET, 08/29/2012

Germans detonate a World War II-era bomb [video]

By Olga Khazan

The weapon was used by the U.S. Air Force decades ago.

By Olga Khazan | 11:19 AM ET, 08/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:49 AM ET, 08/29/2012

Australian job ad asks ‘no Indians or Asians’ apply

By Olga Khazan

Coles supermarket ad asks ‘no Indians or Asians’ apply.

By Olga Khazan | 09:49 AM ET, 08/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 08/28/2012

RNC: How the world sees Republicans

By Olga Khazan

What happens when you try to explain conventions to international readers.

By Olga Khazan | 12:27 PM ET, 08/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 08/28/2012

Rachel Corrie ruling ‘shameful,’ some pro-Palestinian activists say

By Olga Khazan

Some say Israeli Court discounts loss of life in the Palestinian cause

By Olga Khazan | 10:17 AM ET, 08/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:09 AM ET, 08/27/2012

Syrian rebels down military helicopter (Video)

By Anup Kaphle

Online footage shows a helicopter bursting into flames and going down.

By Anup Kaphle | 09:09 AM ET, 08/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 08/24/2012

Is Breivik’s sentence harsh enough?

By Olga Khazan

Some feel judges were too lenient on the mass murderer, but victims’ families are satisfied.

By Olga Khazan | 12:23 PM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 08/24/2012

The Sun’s naked Harry photo decision draws outrage . . . and yawns

By Olga Khazan

The British tabloid became the country’s first newspapers to print photos of Prince Harry’s nude antics

By Olga Khazan | 11:02 AM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 08/24/2012

Will Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France victories be forgotten? [videos]

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Cycling’s greatest may lose his record seven Tour de France titles. But will his legacy endure anyway?

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 10:47 AM ET, 08/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:18 PM ET, 08/23/2012

Spanish woman botches ‘Ecce Homo’ painting in an attempt to restore it

By Olga Khazan

Some things are best left to the professionals.

By Olga Khazan | 01:18 PM ET, 08/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:55 PM ET, 08/23/2012

Syrian troops shell Damascus suburb [videos]

By Olga Khazan

Plumes of smoke are seen over Darayya near Damascus as troops invade with tanks.

By Olga Khazan | 12:55 PM ET, 08/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:17 AM ET, 08/22/2012

Tony Nicklinson’s death: Living and tweeting with locked-in syndrome [video]

By Olga Khazan

The remarkable stream of tweets that the paralyzed Brit left behind.

By Olga Khazan | 10:17 AM ET, 08/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 08/21/2012

Meles Zenawi: 5 things to know about the Ethiopian leader’s death and legacy

By Olga Khazan

Key facts about the ‘mellowed Marxist.’

By Olga Khazan | 11:35 AM ET, 08/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 08/17/2012

Russian punk band members sentenced to two years in jail

By Olga Khazan and Malu Banuelos

Three members of the feminist band were sentenced to two years in jail.

By Olga Khazan and Malu Banuelos | 01:07 PM ET, 08/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 08/16/2012

What it’s like to report on Syria: a Reddit IAmA with The Post’s Liz Sly

By Olga Khazan

Washington Post reporter Liz Sly joins a Q&A with Redditors.

By Olga Khazan | 02:25 PM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 08/16/2012

Syrian rebels claim to have seized ammunition, missile (video)

By Anup Kaphle

The rebels pose with a missile and machine guns in a YouTube video posted Wednesday.

By Anup Kaphle | 01:17 PM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 08/16/2012

Julian Assange case: Pro-Assange protesters outside the Ecuadoran Embassy in London (live video)

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Following the news that Ecuador has granted asylum to Julian Assange, a citizen journalist from London is broadcasting a live stream from the Ecuadoran Embassy in London.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 09:27 AM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:07 AM ET, 08/16/2012

Julian Assange case: Should Ecuador have granted asylum to Assange?

By Olga Khazan

Ecuador is prepared to let the WikiLeaks founder stay in its embassy indefinitely

By Olga Khazan | 09:07 AM ET, 08/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 08/13/2012

Syrian fighter jet crashes; rebels claim they shot it down

By Anup Kaphle

Rebels say they shot down a fighter jet near the Iraq border, but the Syrian government denies the claim.

By Anup Kaphle | 03:15 PM ET, 08/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 08/12/2012

Olympics: 12 top moments you might have missed

By Olga Khazan and Benjamin Gottlieb

Because four hours of daily prime time coverage wasn’t enough.

By Olga Khazan and Benjamin Gottlieb | 10:00 AM ET, 08/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Gu Kailai’s trial scene: Rain, reporters and police

By Keith B. Richburg

What the scene outside Gu Kailai’s trial looked like.

By Keith B. Richburg | 03:15 PM ET, 08/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 08/09/2012

Agent Orange’s health effects continued long after the Vietnam War’s end

By Olga Khazan

The clean-up effort matters because dioxin claimed lives for decades after the war’s end.

By Olga Khazan | 01:47 PM ET, 08/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:01 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Satellite images show bombardment in Syrian city of Aleppo

By Anup Kaphle

Images released by Amnesty International show the extent of artillery bombing in Aleppo.

By Anup Kaphle | 01:01 PM ET, 08/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 08/08/2012

Syrian Prime Minister escapes in the desert, reports say

By Ahmed Ramadan

Prime Minister Riyad Hijab is the biggest defection to date.

By Ahmed Ramadan | 12:51 PM ET, 08/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 08/08/2012

Syrian prime minister Riyad Hijab apparently shown with rebels before escape (video)

By Babak Dehghanpisheh

A video posted online Tuesday shows a man it identifies as Riyad Hijab while still in Syria.

By Babak Dehghanpisheh | 10:16 AM ET, 08/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 08/07/2012

Olympics 2012: Athletes abscond during games

By Olga Khazan

After a loop around the track, some athletes book it to the immigration office.

By Olga Khazan | 11:32 AM ET, 08/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:44 PM ET, 08/06/2012

English as a second language: Could you pass the test?

By Benjamin Gottlieb

In Japan, one company has adopted an English-only rule. Its employees face demotion if they can’t pass a language test.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 09:44 PM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:11 PM ET, 08/06/2012

Hong Kong’s plastic pellet problem

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Massive cleanup efforts in continued over the weekend as white plastic debris litters beaches.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 05:11 PM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 08/06/2012

High-profile defections in the Arab Spring

By Olga Khazan

What happens when army officials flee the country?

By Olga Khazan | 09:15 AM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:38 AM ET, 08/06/2012

Photographer’s diary: Shooting an acid attack victim

By Carlos Villalon

Photographing women disfigured by acid attacks stirs anger and inspiration.

By Carlos Villalon | 08:38 AM ET, 08/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 08/03/2012

Reddit reacts to Hollande’s ‘socialist’ ways

By Olga Khazan

French President Francois Hollande’s tax hikes for the rich prompt online debate.

By Olga Khazan | 12:52 PM ET, 08/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:24 AM ET, 08/03/2012

Olympic rings as infographics representing social issues

By Olga Khazan

Obesity, prisoners and other measures drawn to scale using the Olympic logo as a guide.

By Olga Khazan | 08:24 AM ET, 08/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 08/02/2012

The best parts of the Russian punk rockers trial, in tweets

By Olga Khazan

The surprising questions the prosecution asks.

By Olga Khazan | 04:15 PM ET, 08/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 08/02/2012

India’s fasting protesters try a new strategy

By Rama Lakshmi

The fasting leaders of India’s one-year-long anti-corruption movement said they want to explore the option of becoming political.

By Rama Lakshmi | 09:36 AM ET, 08/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Rebels execute members of pro-Syria regime clan (video)

By Babak Dehghanpisheh

YouTube video appears to show execution of members of a pro-Syrian regime clan.

By Babak Dehghanpisheh | 04:09 PM ET, 08/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 08/01/2012

Indian leaders unapologetic over power failure (video)

By Anup Kaphle

Post’s India bureau chief says Indian leaders have shown a lack of remorse over the historic power failure.

By Anup Kaphle | 02:54 PM ET, 08/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:08 AM ET, 08/01/2012

Ebola kills 14 in Uganda as health workers attempt to head off epidemic

By Olga Khazan

Health workers attempt to head off epidemic as

By Olga Khazan | 08:08 AM ET, 08/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:26 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Indian power minister gets promoted in the midst of worst blackout ever

By Rama Lakshmi

In the thick of blackout, power minister Sushilkumar Shinde gets a new job.

By Rama Lakshmi | 11:26 AM ET, 07/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:38 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Indians react to power failures

By Olga Khazan

Those on the ground tweeted their frustration with a mixture of humor and angst.

By Olga Khazan | 10:38 AM ET, 07/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 07/31/2012

What our correspondents are reading

By Anup Kaphle

Looking for what book to read next? Here are some suggestions from our correspondents.

By Anup Kaphle | 08:35 AM ET, 07/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 07/27/2012

Olympics 2012: The superlatives

By Olga Khazan

Is your country the best? A list of Olympic “mosts”

By Olga Khazan | 02:09 PM ET, 07/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:00 AM ET, 07/27/2012

Modi won’t apologize for the deaths of more than 1,000 Muslims

By Rama Lakshmi

One of the most polarizing figures in Indian politics said he would never apologize for the deaths of more than 1,000 Muslims by marauding Hindu mobs.

By Rama Lakshmi | 06:00 AM ET, 07/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 07/26/2012

Diplomats on Twitter: Putin follows no one

By Olga Khazan

World leaders have joined Twitter but don’t talk to each other.

By Olga Khazan | 03:32 PM ET, 07/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:32 AM ET, 07/26/2012

Greeks are most pessimistic about their futures

By Olga Khazan

Greece’s ongoing financial woes are taking a heavy toll on Greeks’ life outlook

By Olga Khazan | 09:32 AM ET, 07/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 07/25/2012

Iranian nuclear facilities are hit by AC/DC virus

By Olga Khazan

Hackers played “Thunderstruck” at full volume after shutting down networks at two uranium-enrichment plants.

By Olga Khazan | 11:00 AM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:43 AM ET, 07/25/2012

Olympics 2012: Organizers’ love-hate relationship with Twitter

By Olga Khazan

London hosts the first “social media Olympics,” but not without strings attached for athletes and others.

By Olga Khazan | 09:43 AM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 07/24/2012

Ukraine proposes banning ‘gay’ films, and what that says about the country’s politics

By Olga Khazan

A recent string of anti-gay bills are an election-season distraction, some experts say.

By Olga Khazan | 01:15 PM ET, 07/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Olympics 2012: Israel taking ‘all necessary measures’ to protect athletes

By Benjamin Gottlieb

With the Games on the horizon, Israeli officials are poised to prevent a second attack on its citizens in as many weeks.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 10:48 AM ET, 07/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 07/20/2012

AIDS Conference: Three things experts will be talking about this year

By Olga Khazan

AIDS advocates have come a long way since 1990, but here are three things that still stand in their way.

By Olga Khazan | 10:55 AM ET, 07/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:30 PM ET, 07/19/2012

Where in the world is Bashar al-Assad?

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Syrian president expected to make television address to nation.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 05:30 PM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 07/19/2012

Video shows Free Syrian Army rebels raid a border crossing between Syria and Turkey

By Anup Kaphle

Online video shows members of the Free Syrian Army try to seize a border crossing point near Turkey.

By Anup Kaphle | 01:25 PM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 07/19/2012

North Koreans celebrate Kim Jong Eun’s promotion [Video]

By Olga Khazan

Hundreds of soldiers danced in Pyongyang after leader Kim Jong Eun was named marshal.

By Olga Khazan | 11:44 AM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 07/19/2012

Which countries’ citizens are the least physically active?

By Olga Khazan

A new survey from the Lancet charts physical activity trends worldwide.

By Olga Khazan | 10:28 AM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 07/18/2012

Live blog: Syrian bombing, aftermath and videos

By Olga Khazan and Benjamin Gottlieb

The blast killed at least three top government officials, including the president’s brother-in-law, and could signal a major change in the uprising.

By Olga Khazan and Benjamin Gottlieb | 03:13 PM ET, 07/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:28 AM ET, 07/18/2012

Who’s who in Bashar al-Assad’s inner circle?

By Anup Kaphle

Here are are key people who are close to Bashar al-Assad you should know about.

By Anup Kaphle | 11:28 AM ET, 07/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 07/18/2012

Who were the officials killed in the Damascus bombing?

By Olga Khazan and Benjamin Gottlieb

The death of at least three aides is a blow to the Assad regime.

By Olga Khazan and Benjamin Gottlieb | 10:00 AM ET, 07/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:24 PM ET, 07/17/2012

Damascus firefight rages on in escalation of power struggle (videos, photos)

By Olga Khazan

Rebels and government troops continued a fierce firefight in the capital for a third consecutive day.

By Olga Khazan | 05:24 PM ET, 07/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 07/17/2012

Americans who were kidnapped in Egypt are reunited with families

By Olga Khazan

Two Americans and a tour guide were held hostage by Bedouins.

By Olga Khazan | 10:22 AM ET, 07/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 07/16/2012

Japan floods: Videos, images from the rescue effort

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Scenes from across Kyushu Island in southern Japan following the weekend’s torrential rains and subsequent flooding.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 12:16 PM ET, 07/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:57 PM ET, 07/13/2012

Is the Free Syrian Army destroying alcohol? (Video)

By Anup Kaphle

Online videos show men said to be members of the Free Syrian Army burning bottles of alcohol.

By Anup Kaphle | 06:57 PM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 07/13/2012

Correspondent’s diary: Traveling to North Sinai

By Ernesto Londoño

The only thing that kept us looking over our shoulders was the prospect of getting kidnapped.

By Ernesto Londoño | 03:33 PM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:48 PM ET, 07/13/2012

Syrian activists report massacre in Tremseh (Videos)

By Anup Kaphle

Activists post videos showing the wounded and dead following reports of a massacre in a village in Hama province.

By Anup Kaphle | 02:48 PM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:18 PM ET, 07/13/2012

Sri Lanka plays balancing act between U.S. and Iran

By Simon Denyer

The island nation has become an unlikely cockpit for a game of global power politics.

By Simon Denyer | 02:18 PM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 07/13/2012

Mont Blanc avalanche victims identified

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Thursday’s avalanche in the French Alps is a reminder of summer mountaineering dangers.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 12:08 PM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 07/13/2012

Outrage in India after a mob strips and molests a girl

By Rama Lakshmi

Outrage follows after a video showing a young girl being assaulted was posted online.

By Rama Lakshmi | 11:23 AM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 07/12/2012

Checkpoint Charlie: Through a correspondent’s eyes

By Michael Birnbaum

Our reporter takes us to the contentious Checkpoint Charlie, decades later.

By Michael Birnbaum | 10:32 AM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:27 AM ET, 07/12/2012

Voter ID proponents point to laws in other countries

By Olga Khazan

Attorney General Eric Holder vowed to fight U.S. voter ID laws, but are they really so outrageous?

By Olga Khazan | 08:27 AM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:54 PM ET, 07/11/2012

Saudi Shiites swarm funeral of slain demonstrator, incite violence (video)

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Demonstrators hurl Molotov cocktails, clash with security forces.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 04:54 PM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 07/11/2012

Fighting legislators around the world (photos)

By Benjamin Gottlieb

In several countries, lawmakers have a nasty habit of becoming violent.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 02:24 PM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:57 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Eva Rausing’s death: Everything you need to know, in one post

By Olga Khazan

The wife of a British billionaire was found dead in London this week.

By Olga Khazan | 11:57 AM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:34 AM ET, 07/11/2012

World Population Day: Can women find birth control if they want it?

By Olga Khazan

Economic, environmental pressures put contraception back on the agenda.

By Olga Khazan | 08:34 AM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 07/10/2012

Russian Wikipedia shut down to protest ‘censorship’ bill

By Olga Khazan

Wales says conditions that prevent sharing knowledge are ‘anathema to us’

By Olga Khazan | 10:58 AM ET, 07/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Searching for the child bride: Story behind the story

By Sudarsan Raghavan

How the reporter found the girls portrayed in the child marriage story.

By Sudarsan Raghavan | 06:40 PM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Taliban execution of Afghan woman triggers public outcry (video)

By Benjamin Gottlieb

The 22-year-old woman was accused of adultery.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 01:00 PM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 07/09/2012

Women report worse health than men in many areas

By Olga Khazan

Along with other parts of the world, women in former Soviet countries report worse health.

By Olga Khazan | 11:44 AM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 07/09/2012

What is the ‘mystery illness’ killing Cambodian children?

By Olga Khazan

Health officials have linked the outbreak to hand, foot and mouth disease.

By Olga Khazan | 10:13 AM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:34 PM ET, 07/05/2012

India-Pakistan talks remain focused on Mumbai attacks and Abu Jindal

By Rama Lakshmi

This week’s meeting was aimed at building an overall climate of trust. But the question of responsibility for the Mumbai attacks continues to divide the countries.

By Rama Lakshmi | 05:34 PM ET, 07/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 07/05/2012

Electronic cigarette incites bomb scare on British highway

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Armed police in Britain responded to a bomb tip, only to discover the cause to be a man’s smoking cessation device.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 12:02 PM ET, 07/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:19 AM ET, 07/05/2012

WikiLeaks releasing over 2 million Syrian e-mails

By Anup Kaphle

Whistle-blowing Web site says the e-mails are embarrassing to Syria as well as its opponents.

By Anup Kaphle | 11:19 AM ET, 07/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:12 PM ET, 07/03/2012

China to ban shark fin soup from official functions

By Juliet Eilperin and Benjamin Gottlieb

Officials estimate the ban on shark fin soup at official functions could take three years to implement.

By Juliet Eilperin and Benjamin Gottlieb | 01:12 PM ET, 07/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 07/02/2012

Mexico elections: Reactions to Peña Nieto’s victory

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Mexico’s elections mark a return of the PRI after a 12-year absence.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 11:59 AM ET, 07/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 07/01/2012

Ramallah protesters attacked by Palestinian Authority police (photos)

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Police reportedly attacked men and women with batons, chains.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 04:33 PM ET, 07/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 06/29/2012

China’s first female astronaut returns from space

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Liu Yang and her two fellow space explorers touched down on Earth on Friday.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 12:05 PM ET, 06/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:12 PM ET, 06/28/2012

Sudanese prepare for ‘elbow-licking’ protest

By Olga Khazan

The odd phrase is a local nickname for achieving the impossible.

By Olga Khazan | 02:12 PM ET, 06/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 06/28/2012

As Supreme Court upholds mandate, other countries move toward universal health coverage

By Olga Khazan

Other nations are moving toward universal coverage. Here’s how they’re doing it.

By Olga Khazan | 10:22 AM ET, 06/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Afghan women entrepreneurs look to India for opportunities

By Rama Lakshmi

As U.S. troops draw down, women hope to strike business deals in India.

By Rama Lakshmi | 12:17 PM ET, 06/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 06/27/2012

Death toll in Bangladesh floods approaches 100 (Video)

By Benjamin Gottlieb

The heavy rains, which have caused landslides and severe flooding are expected to continue until the end of the week.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 12:07 PM ET, 06/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 06/27/2012

Big Ben’s tower to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth

By Karla Adam

For some, ‘Elizabeth Tower’ doesn’t have the same ring to it

By Karla Adam | 10:51 AM ET, 06/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 06/27/2012

Syrian rebels attack pro-government TV station [photos]

By Olga Khazan

At least 7 staff members killed.

By Olga Khazan | 09:54 AM ET, 06/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 06/26/2012

Radio Canada International: Budget cuts take their toll [Video]

By Olga Khazan

Critics warn people living under authoritarian regimes will find it harder to get the news.

By Olga Khazan | 01:39 PM ET, 06/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 06/26/2012

Sudanese protests continue as government keeps cutting back

By Olga Khazan

Protesters denouncing austerity measures are being arrested and made to disperse.

By Olga Khazan | 10:40 AM ET, 06/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:42 PM ET, 06/25/2012

Egypt’s Mohamed Morsi begins building cabinet after contentious election

By Benjamin Gottlieb

The president-elect moves into the presidential palace on his first day in office.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 03:42 PM ET, 06/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 06/25/2012

Navalny appointed to Aeroflot board

By Olga Khazan

Russian anti-corruption blogger may bring transparency to the airline.

By Olga Khazan | 03:20 PM ET, 06/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:28 AM ET, 06/25/2012

Kashmir riots sparked by burning of Muslim shrine

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Immediate reactions to the fire, slow emergency response.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 11:28 AM ET, 06/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 06/25/2012

Saudi women allowed in Olympics for the first time

By Olga Khazan

Saudi Arabia was previously the last country to ban women from competing

By Olga Khazan | 10:39 AM ET, 06/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 06/24/2012

Egyptians react to Morsi win

By Olga Khazan

Cheers meet Egypt announcement in Tahrir Square

By Olga Khazan | 12:05 PM ET, 06/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 06/22/2012

E.U.’s ‘Science, it’s a girl thing’ campaign sparks a backlash

By Olga Khazan

‘Science: it’s a Girl Thing’ doesn’t go over well.

By Olga Khazan | 11:54 AM ET, 06/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:23 PM ET, 06/21/2012

Google fights for endangered languages

By Benjamin Gottlieb

A new project aims to catalog and preserve the world’s endangered languages

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 01:23 PM ET, 06/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 06/21/2012

Should Julian Assange be allowed to leave Britain? (Poll)

By Anup Kaphle

Tell us if you think the Wikileaks founder should be allowed to leave Britain seek asylum in Ecuador.

By Anup Kaphle | 10:23 AM ET, 06/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:13 PM ET, 06/20/2012

Flame FAQ: All you need to know about the virus

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Here is all you need to know about the Flame virus.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 12:13 PM ET, 06/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:58 AM ET, 06/18/2012

Indian TV show highlights human rights issues

By Rama Lakshmi

Sometimes it takes a Bollywood movie star to shine a light on India’s darkest corners.

By Rama Lakshmi | 09:58 AM ET, 06/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 06/18/2012

West cuts nuclear warheads as it negotiates with Iran

By Olga Khazan

The United States and Russia have cut the number of nuclear weapons they possess, according to a new report.

By Olga Khazan | 08:59 AM ET, 06/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:48 PM ET, 06/15/2012

Mexico cancels Baja resort project near coral reef

By William Booth

Plans for mega-resort by marine reserve known for fish and coral had angered preservationists.

By William Booth | 04:48 PM ET, 06/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 06/15/2012

Egyptian activists call for election boycott (Videos)

By Benjamin Gottlieb

A high court ruling dissolving parliament has stunned the country ahead of weekend vote.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 11:59 AM ET, 06/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 06/15/2012

Israeli deportation of South Sudan refugees signals policy shift

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Roughly 200 South Sudanese nationals will leave for Juba on Sunday.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 08:28 AM ET, 06/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:26 PM ET, 06/14/2012

Egyptians react to court ruling dissolving parliament

By Olga Khazan

Revolutionaries fear a return of the old guard.

By Olga Khazan | 12:26 PM ET, 06/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:12 AM ET, 06/13/2012

Burma violence erupts on western border

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Security forces struggle to maintain order in western Burma.

By Benjamin Gottlieb | 07:12 AM ET, 06/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 06/12/2012

Poll: Most Chinese adults prioritize environment over economy

By Olga Khazan

Most Chinese don’t want growth at the expense of environmental health, a Gallup survey shows.

By Olga Khazan | 03:40 PM ET, 06/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 06/12/2012

Russians pour into Pushkin Square for opposition rally

By Olga Khazan

Anti-Putin protesters unfazed by raids, threats of huge fines for permit violations.

By Olga Khazan | 08:58 AM ET, 06/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:41 AM ET, 05/16/2012

As adoption demands grow, Indian families look beyond castes and religion

By Benjamin Gottlieb and Emily Frost

In bigger cities, couples are overcoming the ideals of caste and religion to look for adoption opportunities.

By Benjamin Gottlieb and Emily Frost | 08:41 AM ET, 05/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 04/27/2012

Sachin Tendulkar nominated to Indian parliament

By Rama Lakshmi

The Indian sportsman, the reigning superstar of world cricket, has been nominated to the House of Elders.

By Rama Lakshmi | 09:31 AM ET, 04/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 04/23/2012

Bahrain deports British journalist attempting to cover F1 race

By Melissa Bell

Jonathan Miller and his team from Channel 4 News was deported from Bahrain during the Formula One race

By Melissa Bell | 12:50 PM ET, 04/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:03 PM ET, 04/19/2012

Rupert and James Murdoch to testify once more

By Karla Adam

The Leveson Inquiry in Britain, called to discuss press regulations, will summon Rupert and James Murdoch to testify next week.

By Karla Adam | 01:03 PM ET, 04/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World

Posted at 09:00 AM ET, 04/17/2012

Taliban commander turns self in... for reward on ‘Wanted’ poster

By Kevin Sieff

A ‘Wanted’ poster helps capture a Taliban commander, who turned himself in for the reward

By Kevin Sieff | 09:00 AM ET, 04/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World

Posted at 08:52 AM ET, 04/16/2012

Reuters: Neil Heywood killed after threatening to expose Bo Xilai’s wife

By Melissa Bell

Reuters cites two unnamed individuals as claiming that Briton Neil Heywood was poisoned after threatening to expose money laundering plans of the wife of Chinese leader Bo Xilai

By Melissa Bell | 08:52 AM ET, 04/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World

Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 04/13/2012

Guinea-Bissau coup: Prime minister arrested for helping drug trade, military says

By Elizabeth Flock

The coup in Guinea-Bissau is only the latest sign of how West Africa has been destabilized by drug trafficking, news reports say.

By Elizabeth Flock | 04:26 PM ET, 04/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, Mali, drug trafficking

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 04/13/2012

India arrests professor over political cartoon

By Rama Lakshmi

A chemistry professor was arrested after he forwarded a cheeky cartoon strip to his friends that made fun of a state’s mercurial chief minister.

By Rama Lakshmi | 12:51 PM ET, 04/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, India, Mamata Banerjee

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 04/13/2012

North Koreans not likely to see Internet ridicule of failed rocket launch

By Elizabeth Flock

But it’s highly unlikely most North Koreans will be allowed to see those jokes.

By Elizabeth Flock | 10:18 AM ET, 04/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, North Korea, missile launch, Web censorship

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 04/13/2012

North Korea, Argentine baby and Syria: Morning roundup

By Elizabeth Flock

North Korea, Argentine baby and gun control

By Elizabeth Flock | 09:02 AM ET, 04/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Morning roundup

Posted at 06:43 PM ET, 04/12/2012

Hillary Clinton: The Internet’s new queen of cool

By Elizabeth Flock

The Internet is abuzz with Hillary Clinton this week.

By Elizabeth Flock | 06:43 PM ET, 04/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Hillary Clinton, Texts from Hillary

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 04/12/2012

World Financial Center in New York evacuated because of toy grenade

By Elizabeth Flock

A private security guard said he thought he saw something suspicious. It turned out to be a toy grenade.

By Elizabeth Flock | 12:50 PM ET, 04/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: National, World Financial Center, NYPD

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 04/12/2012

‘Kony 2012’ campaign dies down, but LRA impact remains

By Elizabeth Flock

In an interview, Invisible Children told BlogPost that people underestimate the LRA’s damage to the civilian population.

By Elizabeth Flock | 11:50 AM ET, 04/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Invisible Children, Uganda, Joseph Kony, Lord's Resistance Army

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 04/12/2012

Indonesia earthquakes followed by two in Mexico: Are we experiencing more quakes than normal?

By Elizabeth Flock

Are we experiencing more quakes than normal?

By Elizabeth Flock | 09:57 AM ET, 04/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Indonesia, Mexico, earthquakes, USGS

Posted at 08:46 AM ET, 04/12/2012

Argentine baby found alive in morgue

By Elizabeth Flock

Luz Milagros Veron survived more than 10 hours in a morgue refrigerator.

By Elizabeth Flock | 08:46 AM ET, 04/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Argentina

Posted at 08:10 AM ET, 04/12/2012

Zimmerman charged, Mexico earthquakes and California schools: Morning roundup

By Elizabeth Flock

Zimmerman charged, Mexico earthquakes and California schools.

By Elizabeth Flock | 08:10 AM ET, 04/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Morning roundup

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 04/11/2012

Invisible Children tipped off Ugandan military to arrest former child soldier, says U.S. cable

By Elizabeth Flock

A U.S. diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks has put the non-profit group that created “Kony 2012” at the center of another controversy.

By Elizabeth Flock | 12:58 PM ET, 04/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Uganda, Invisible Children, Joseph Kony, Patrick Komakech

Posted at 08:39 AM ET, 04/11/2012

Tsunami warnings, North Korea rocket and Philippines-China standoff: Morning roundup

By Elizabeth Flock

Tsunami warnings, North Korea rocket and Philippines-China standoff.

By Elizabeth Flock | 08:39 AM ET, 04/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Morning roundup

Posted at 07:33 AM ET, 04/11/2012

Indonesia earthquake, Indian Ocean tsunami watch (video, tweets)

By Elizabeth Flock

Tweets and video from the scene.

By Elizabeth Flock | 07:33 AM ET, 04/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Indonesia, Indian Ocean, tsunami, earthquake

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 04/10/2012

Fidel Castro still angers some Americans

By Elizabeth Flock

50 years after the Cuban missile crisis, Castro retains the ability to stir outrage in the U.S., particularly among Cuban Americans.

By Elizabeth Flock | 01:55 PM ET, 04/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Fidel Castro, Cuba, Ozzie Guillen

Posted at 10:53 AM ET, 04/10/2012

Syria’s failed cease-fire and the limits of social media

By Elizabeth Flock

Does the failure of the cease-fire on Tuesday give us a sense of what social media can’t always do?

By Elizabeth Flock | 10:53 AM ET, 04/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Syria, United Nations, social media

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 04/10/2012

Trayvon Martin grand jury, USS Enterprise and Syria pullout: Morning roundup

By Elizabeth Flock

Trayvon Martin grand jury, USS Enterprise and Syria pullout.

By Elizabeth Flock | 08:30 AM ET, 04/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Morning roundup

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 04/09/2012

Bahrain hunger striker has not eaten for two months; government does not respond

By Elizabeth Flock

A jailed Shia activist has been on a hunger strike for two months, but the government has refused repeated requests to contact him.

By Elizabeth Flock | 02:29 PM ET, 04/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: World, Bahrain, hunger strike, Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, Grand Prix, anti-government protests

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