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Carter: Chance for peace is ‘vanishing’
October 24, 2012Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter warned during a visit to Jerusalem on Monday that the prospect of Israeli-Palestinian peace is "vanishing."
Read moreCuba 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,
Read moreFrench 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.
Read moreMexico’s labor law reform sparks massive protests
October 17, 2012A plan to gut labor protections has spurred unrest in Mexico's streets.
Read moreExtremism, 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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