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The present and future of Jerusalem: a peace activist’s view
December 19, 2014Since the war between Israel and the surrounding Arab states, the mantra for many Israeli politicians has been "Jerusalem, the united and undivided eternal capital of Israel."
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Pakistan declares three-day mourning for school terror victims
December 19, 2014The attack drew condemnation from around the world, with even Taliban militants in neighbouring Afghanistan decrying the killing as "un-Islamic."
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The top ten environmental stories of 2014
December 18, 2014Developments in 2014 make clear that the impacts of climate change are going to continue to grow, and the struggle to address this will intensify.
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Massive labor actions rock Italy
December 18, 2014On Friday, Italy, the land of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Antonio Gramsci, and the home of the Vatican, came to a halt. Scopero! Strike! was the word of the day.
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Breaking news: Obama freeing remaining three of Cuba 5
December 17, 2014The remaining three of the Cuba 5 are being freed in a new deal between President Obama and Cuban president Raul Castro.
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