World
Cuba drops most restrictions on foreign travel
October 23, 2012The Cuban government announced new policies on foreign travel from Cuba to take effect January 14, 2013. Cubans may leave the island for any purpose on presentation of a valid passport and an entry visa,
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French president recognizes 1961 massacre of Algerians, right cries “Lie!”
October 19, 2012A traumatic event in the life of a friend of mine occurred in October 1961, when she was visiting Paris.
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Mexico’s labor law reform sparks massive protests
October 17, 2012A plan to gut labor protections has spurred unrest in Mexico's streets.
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Extremism, regional politics play growing role in Syria war
October 16, 2012The war in Syria has taken a turn for the worse with two recent developments: Turkey's military involvement, and the growing role of extremist groups.
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Pakistan rallies around Malala Yousafzai
October 16, 2012The 15-year-old Pakistani woman gravely wounded in a Taliban attack, has come to symbolize a broadening struggle in that country, against the extremist views the Taliban seeks to enforce there.
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