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College rankings: Which countries have the best education systems?

A new higher education ranking focuses on evaluating quality by countries as a whole, rather than specific academic institutions. Here are some of the findings:
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Gay marriage laws around the globe

There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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Top 3 reasons why Al Qaeda is more dangerous than ever

On the one-year anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s death, defense analysts say that there are plenty of reasons to think that a resurgence of the perniciously resourceful Al Qaeda is not out of the question.
Anders Behring Breivik on trial: A roundup of global opinion

A roundup of opinions on the Anders Behring Breivik trial and the attention it has received from Norway and around the globe.
3 spring novels journey to foreign lands

From China to Australia, Korea to Michigan and other journeys, these novels show protagonists trying to navigate new territory.

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Olympic torch to scale Everest amid tight security

The Chinese have closely guarded their plan to carry the Olympic flame to the top of the world's highest mountain.
As world grasps for rice, Cambodia's success story

The rice-exporting country has seen a dramatic rebound thanks to years of agricultural research.
Terrorism & Security
Olympic torch to scale Everest amid tight security

The Chinese have closely guarded their plan to carry the Olympic flame to the top of the world's highest mountain.
Kids working for peace

For these kids, peace is about friendship, sharing, creativity, and much more.
Terrorism & Security
East Timor rebel leader surrenders

Gastao Salsinha's surrender may signal a weakening of the rebellion that has engulfed the former Indonesian island since its independence in 2002.
Olympic torch security row stresses Australian-Chinese ties

Thursday's tour in Canberra saw some fights and a dispute over China's tough "torch attendants."
Olympic torch security row stresses Australian-Chinese ties

Thursday's tour in Canberra saw some fights and a dispute over China's tough "torch attendants."
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Roots of Asia's rice crisis

Tight supplies reflect population boom and neglect of farming.
Asia limits rice exports as prices and uncertainty rise

Top exporters are trading less of the staple food, hurting countries that rely on imports.
Australia 'ideas summit' maps new national path

Australians submitted 8,000 ideas. Experts picked 40.
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Chinese vent anti-Western fury online

Bloggers are now calling for boycotts and stoking death threats over perceived insults from Westerners who have criticized China's human rights record ahead of this summer's Olympic Games.
All about windmills

For kids: Windmills have been around for centuries, and the modern versions still work hard today.
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'Young@Heart': Retirees revivify rock 'n' roll

In the feel-good documentary, a choir of seniors sing inspired versions of pop songs.
Terrorism & Security
Vote results delayed for fear of violence, Zimbabwe says

The country's electoral commission said releasing results from the March 29 presidential vote would be 'dangerous' as international efforts for release of poll widened.
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A guide to more mindful vacations

A list of travel destinations in peril – and how we can help.
Alternative torch tours tout political efforts

Darfur, Tibet, and Falun Gong are among the awareness campaigns.
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Strangers help world's tallest man

Local organizations and foreigners have given the 8-foot, 5-inch man everything from meals to a giant bicycle.
Grain prices soar globally

Rice shortages are appearing across Asia. In Egypt, the Army is now baking bread to curb food riots.