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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.
Read moreBurden of Colombian past weighs on peace negotiations
October 15, 2012Protection must await a successful outcome of peace negotiations which were set to begin in Norway on October 17 between the Colombian government and the FARC.
Read moreIndigenous protesters killed in Guatemala
October 15, 2012The protesters were met by elements of the armed forces and the National Civil Police, who, evidently ordered to disperse them, opened fire, resulting in the deaths and injuries.
Read moreIranian people pay the price for crisis
October 12, 2012Although millions of Iranians receive a monthly government payment to compensate for a cut in subsidies, the value of this is diminishing.
Read moreMali stalemate is dangerous dilemma for Africa
October 12, 2012The probability of outside military intervention in the West African country of Mali has increased sharply.
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