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5 big losers in press freedom: Mali and ... Japan?
The annual World Press Freedom Index released today shows gains for Myanmar and others. Japan tumbled due to an informal ban placed on independent coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Here are five of the notable winners and losers on this year’s list.
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Where gas prices are highest
Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
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Five things to know about Freedom House's latest global rankings
A look at the 2012 Freedom House ranking of 197 countries according to their relative freedom.
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Famous US Special Forces operations
Here are six of the most famous successful American special operations missions in recent memory.
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7 books to help you understand Libya
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Will Arab leaders discuss Israeli airstrike in Sudan?
Arab League likely support Sudan's Bashir against war crimes charge, but discourage ties with Iran.
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Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments
From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.
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High court orders a new look at one man's quest for US asylum
An Eritrean who worked at a prison where torture occurred gets another chance to live in America.
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Sudan’s Bashir tries to stall Darfur genocide ruling
The International Criminal Court said Monday that it will decide on March 4 whether to issue an arrest warrant for President Omar al-Bashir for charges of crimes against humanity and genocide.
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In N. Africa, Al Qaeda offshoot claims six Western hostages
The claim by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb that it holds hostages kidnapped more than a month ago fuels fears that the group is expanding its reach.
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Funds tighten for fighting AIDS and malaria worldwide
Global health leaders are urging the Obama administration to make up a deepening shortfall.
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Malta: Africans' way station to the EU
Island nation struggles with a flood of illegal migrants bound for Europe.
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New York mayor proposes plastic-bag surcharge
In an effort to curb waste and generate revenue, New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has called for a 6-cent fee for every plastic shopping bag given to shoppers.
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Denied US asylum, an Eritrean prison guard appeals to high court
He says he was forced to stand guard as others were tortured and killed.
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A soccer team gives hope to refugees in Italy
The émigrés, many of whom fled persecution in their own lands, form the country’s first professional team made up entirely of refugees.
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South Africa's president calls attacks on immigrants shameful
President Mbeki says end 'attacks against Africans' and welcome them back home. But a police raid on a transit camp sends another message.
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China to sack plastic shopping bags
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Reporters on the Job
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Reporters on the Job
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Burma's censors monitor Internet, newspapers - and poets
The regime has watched the media more closely since last September's uprising by monks.
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