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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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Syria and the dogs of war
September 28, 2012Once loosed, the dogs of war range where they will.
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Civilian deaths mount as U.S. drones strike Pakistan
September 27, 2012A small sampling of media headlines points to a problem raised repeatedly by international, peace and human rights organizations.
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New report says Taliban would renounce al Qaeda
September 12, 2012A new report by a leading British defense and security think-tank finds that Taliban leaders and members "deeply regret" their past association with Al-Qa'ida, and top-ranking Taliban officials say a cease-fire could be negotiated in Afghanistan...
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The Mali war – the wages of sin
August 27, 2012The reports filtering out of Northern Mali are appalling: beatings and whippings for the slightest violations of Sharia law.
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