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Boy named 'Jihad' wears 'I am a bomb' t-shirt

Boy named 'Jihad' wears 'I am a bomb' t-shirt

04 December 2012, 5:00 AM

Europe | A French mother is to appear in court after dressing her three-year-old son, whom she named Jihad, in a t-shirt with the words "I am a bomb" written across his chest. Read more

In Mali, a village caught between independence and Sharia

In Mali, a village caught between independence and Sharia

03 December 2012, 15:00 PM

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Why China Is Still So Far From A Free-Market Economy

Why China Is Still So Far From A Free-Market Economy

02 December 2012, 11:00 AM

Asia-Pacific | There's widespread agreement that state-owned enterprises, which have long been at the core of China's economy, must be reformed. Read more

A Requiem For Europe's Worst Prejudices, Behold The Gypsy Philharmonic

02 December 2012, 10:00 AM

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Comment: 'Shoppers share the blame' for the deadly fires in Bangladesh

Comment: 'Shoppers share the blame' for the deadly fires in Bangladesh

28 November 2012, 16:09 PM

Asia-Pacific | The recent fire in the Tazreen Fashion factory that killed more than 100 workers was caused by anyone who has ever purchased clothing with the tag 'Made in Pakistan,' reports Suddeutsche Zeitung.
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Carla Bruni-Sarkozy says feminism is no longer needed

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy says feminism is no longer needed

27 November 2012, 16:22 PM

Europe | Speaking to Vogue, France's former First lady Carla Bruni declared her "generation doesn't need feminism".
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Comment: How Obama's 'leading from behind' worked in Gaza

Comment: How Obama's 'leading from behind' worked in Gaza

27 November 2012, 16:10 PM

Middle East | The recent ceasefire agreement in Gaza has proved that, as before, the US is the authoritative power when it comes to order in the Middle East, reports Die Welt.
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The secret to being happy at work

The secret to being happy at work

27 November 2012, 5:00 AM

Europe | A new UK survey reveals the professions that bring us the most happiness - and it turns out money isn't the key to workplace contentment.
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Why China is turning graveyards into farmlands

Why China is turning graveyards into farmlands

23 November 2012, 9:05 AM

Asia-Pacific | Millions of tombs in China's Henan province have reportedly been destroyed by local authorities in order to convert graveyards into farmland.
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Comment: US and China have a lot more in common than you think

Comment: US and China have a lot more in common than you think

21 November 2012, 17:39 PM

South America | Although the US and China are economic rivals, the newly elected Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, may have more in common with US President Barack Obama than we think, Argentinian newspaper Clarín reports.
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Islam: Sharia and democracy - 12 points of contention

Islam: Sharia and democracy - 12 points of contention

21 November 2012, 17:15 PM

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Rwandans try to free themselves from 'poison' of foreign aid

Rwandans try to free themselves from 'poison' of foreign aid

20 November 2012, 16:17 PM

Africa | Rwanda's president Paul Kagame has created the Agaciro Development Fund to allow Rwandans to take care of their own national development and become financially independent, Syfia International reports.
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Chinese tech firm gives employees 'love bonus' to hook up

Chinese tech firm gives employees 'love bonus' to hook up

20 November 2012, 11:07 AM

Asia-Pacific | A Chengdu cloud computing company has decided to reward its employees for falling in love, reports the People’s Daily.
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Russia To Ban Vodka On Flights to Holiday Destinations

Russia To Ban Vodka On Flights to Holiday Destinations

18 November 2012, 15:00 PM

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Comment: To boost economy, China needs to fix wealth divide

Comment: To boost economy, China needs to fix wealth divide

16 November 2012, 17:35 PM

Asia-Pacific | China's goals of doubling both its GDP and its people’s income will require major economic reforms and improvements to social welfare, the Economic Observer reports.
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When women conquer men of power - How it looks in China

When women conquer men of power - How it looks in China

15 November 2012, 15:45 PM

Asia-Pacific | The Economic Observer reports on how women in China have abused power by influencing men in high positions.
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Comment: Beware, the great Russian firewall of internet censorship

Comment: Beware, the great Russian firewall of internet censorship

12 November 2012, 5:00 AM

Europe | This summer there was an unpleasant surprise for many Russian Internet users – the popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia was shut down. Read more

Biggest Guatemala Earthquake Since 1976

09 November 2012, 5:00 AM

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Obesity paradox: studies find the overweight live longer

Obesity paradox: studies find the overweight live longer

09 November 2012, 5:00 AM

Europe | The latest science says that fat people live longer and can tolerate higher levels of stress. Read more

Comment: The seven mysteries of Barack Obama

Comment: The seven mysteries of Barack Obama

07 November 2012, 16:30 PM

Americas | US President Barack Obama has been in the White House for four years now, and will be there for another four - yet he remains an enigma.
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