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U.S.
Fed Up With the Feds
The Bundy ranch standoff in Nevada has reawoken the spirit of the anti-government militia movement
6 min read
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As the World Warms, Navy Strategists Plan for an Arctic Rush
The U.S. Navy is scrambling to come up with new rules as exploration and exploitation of the Arctic booms
7 min read
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Some Supporters Back Away After Nevada Rancher’s Racist Statements but Not All
Cliven Bundy rambled about “the Negro” and several prominent supporters condemned his comments
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World
A Year After Bangladesh’s Deadly Factory Collapse, Western Companies Slow to Compensate Victims
Over 1,100 people died and more than 2500 were injured in the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh a year ago
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World
Egypt Gets Attack Helicopters, U.S. Gets the Status Quo, It Hopes
Egypt’s human rights records is in a shambles, but the U.S. won’t, or can’t, stop its military aid
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For Militiamen, the Fight for Cliven Bundy’s Ranch Is Far From Over
A standoff between federal agents and militiamen in Nevada averts a second Waco—for now
7 min read
Entertainment
Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman, CBS Announces
Some media commentators hoped that CBS would inject some diversity into the late-night lineup. Maybe next time
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World
When Taking Pictures Gets You Arrested
Ohio journalists detained for taking pictures challenge the post-9/11 crackdown with their newspaper’s lawsuit
6 min read
World
What’s at Stake in Afghanistan’s Election?
As Afghans go to the polls under the shadow of violence and corruption, Americans may wonder, “Was it worth it?”
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World
Climate Change: Is Anybody Listening?
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, but climate change is threatening the world with disaster
5 min read
World
Stopping Putin: The Military Option
As Russian troops mass on the Ukraine border, the U.S. and NATO weigh an armed response
8 min read
World
Ukraine: Why Is China Sitting on the Fence?
If you are wondering why China is quiet on Crimea, think Taiwan and Tibet
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World
Why Ukraine Hasn’t Sparked a Big Cyberwar, So Far
The conflict has seen only limited cyber confrontation, with some small attacks from Russia on Ukrainian targets
7 min read
World
It’s Time to Get Tough With Putin
The neo-cons who brought us the Iraq war are urging Obama to push back in Crimea
5 min read
World
East or West? Crimea’s Choice by the Numbers
The rushed referendum about whether to join Russia is a no-brainer if standard of life is the measure
4 min read
World
Ukraine: Fretting About the Old Country
The Russian occupation of Crimea has energized and divided Americans with family left behind
4 min read
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World
Ten Ways the West Can Punish Putin
Trade and travel bans will hurt. But the markets might do the job alone
4 min read
World
A Worldwide Protest Condemns Egypt’s Arrest of Al Jazeera Journalists
A worldwide protest condemns Egypt’s crackdown on the free press
4 min read
World
From Uganda to Russia, Homophobia Spreading Worldwide
What is behind the wave of new homophobic laws from the Urals to Uganda?
7 min read
World
Top Twelve Most Homophobic Nations
Here’s our list of a dozen nations where it can be dangerous to be gay
3 min read
World
Egypt’s Government Resigns, but What’s the End Game?
The latest jolt for an already jittery nation suggests there will be more to come.
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