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Africa

Why Did Mali’s ‘Soldier of Death’ Go Viral?

Since the start of Operation Serval in Mali, this photo has been seen and shared around the world. In fact, this image of a French soldier wearing a scarf with a depiction of death’s face has become a symbol to mark the start...
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Africa

Good News: The EU Has Agreed To More Corporate Transparency

On 9 April, following months of negotiations, MEPs and ministers finally agreed to new transparency rules regarding payments to governments from the extractive sectors, involving companies from the mining, oil and gas, as well ...
by Thomas Bignal
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Asia

Hong Kong’s Civil Disobedience Campaign Seeks Inspiration from Martin Luther King

The anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream…” speech was on August 28, 2013. Hong Kong local media outlets have given it quite large coverage because Martin Luther King’s civil disobedience campa...
by Oiwan Lam
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Asia

Dropping Bombs then Dropping Aid – America’s Dirty Secret in Laos

When Laos is viewed from above, the number of craters appear to rival the face of the moon, but these were not made by natural causes. Instead they are the scars that bear testimony to the “secret” war waged by the American...
by Mimi Celeste Taylor
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Economy
International Political Music

What Is Happening In Venezuela?

On February 12th 2014 (the Day of the Youth in Venezuela) students took to the streets of Venezuela to protest. This much we know. But unfortunately for Venezuelans, the crisis in Ukraine has captured the attention of the inter...
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Human Rights
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Was The US justified In Denying A Visa To Iran’s Ambassador To The UN?

The United States and Iran have had a very difficult relationship since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, but things appeared to be improving when a deal was made between world powers over Iran’s nuclear program in November 201...
by John Haltiwanger
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Norway
International Political Forum

An Independent Scotland To Become A Nordic Country?

In the months leading up to the Scottish Independence Referendum on September 18th – where Scotland will decide whether to remain a part of the United Kingdom or become an independent country –  the MP and Scottis...
by Linn Kristin Klausen
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Brazil

A Sharply Divided Brazil Re-Elects Dilma Rousseff. Let The Healing Begin?

Brazilians reelected Dilma Rousseff as president on Sunday in the most competitive vote since the end of the country’s military dictatorship and the beginning of direct elections in 1989. The incumbent from the Workers’...
by Taisa Sganzerla
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Balkans

Putting ‘Brains On The Ground’: Why Is Britain Sending Military Advisors To Ukraine?

One month after the US announced its decision to send a military training mission to the Ukraine, the British government has announced that 75 military advisors will also be sent to support the Ukrainian military. Backing the U...
by Thomas Colley
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