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5 countries where the death penalty is legal but rare
India’s Supreme Court sentenced the last surviving gunman of the 2008 attacks on Mumbai, to death. Here is a list of 5 countries where the death penalty is a legal possibility, though rare.
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Briefing
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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12 Asian authors in the spotlight: the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize longlist
12 Asian novels made the longlist for the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize
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Iran bans necklaces: quirky clothing bans around the world
Countries ban all kinds of things, including clothing and accessories. The Islamic Republic of Iran has been in the headlines for unusual bans in the past, and its morality watchdogs have struck again, this time against necklaces. Read our list of some of the world’s strangest fashion bans.
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Walt Disney's Donald Duck Vol. 2: 'A Christmas For Shacktown'
The latest volume of Fantagraphics's 'The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library' arrives just in time for the holidays
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India launches 101st space mission, and looks to Mars
The mission will be carried out without international help, highlighting the growth and ambition of India's home-grown space program, which plans to launch a mission to Mars.
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Change Agent
Protecting mangroves is cheaper than building coastal protection, expert saysPreserving mangrove forests helps regulate rainfall, reduce the risk of disasters from extreme weather and sea-level rise, provide breeding grounds for fish, and capture carbon dioxide to slow climate change.
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5 countries where the death penalty is legal but rare
India’s Supreme Court sentenced the last surviving gunman of the 2008 attacks on Mumbai, to death. Here is a list of 5 countries where the death penalty is a legal possibility, though rare.
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Latin America Monitor
WikiLeaks' Assange seeks asylum in Ecuador, an anti-press regimeAssange defends the publishing of classified diplomatic cables as a right to freedom of expression, but turned to a country that has been accused of limiting press freedom in recent years.
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Latin America Monitor
Brazil hosts Rio+20: a big surprise to some at homeEnvironmental consciousness may be on the rise in Brazil, but only 22 percent of Brazilians know what Rio+20 – the global sustainability conference they are hosting – is, writes a guest blogger.
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What's that word? National Spelling Bee ready for finals
The winner will take home $30,000 and a scholarship.
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Obama decision on gay marriage ripples through Latin America (+video)
Gay marriage is legal in parts of Latin America, but is still controversial with much of the population. Obama's statement may reignite debate.
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Latin America Monitor
Press freedom falls in Latin America, French journalist missing in ColombiaFreedom of the press is under threat in much of the Americas, according to a Freedom House report.
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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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The Great Divergence
Economic equality has slipped to an alarming low in the United States. In "The Great Divergence" Timothy Noah does an excellent job of telling us how this happened – and why it matters.
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The New Economy
Oil prices will rise as supplies tighten? Hardly.Oil prices, which fell below $97 a barrel on Monday, are not poised to surge in the long run because long-term production is declining. Better technology and, if needed, higher oil prices mean the long predicted peak in oil production is a long way off.
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Stir It Up!
Guyanese cheese piesLike mini quiches, these mini pies have a short crust pastry filled with an egg and cheese custard.
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Global News Blog
With reelection prospects dimming, Sarkozy warns his career is 'at the end'Between the eurozone crisis, rising challenges from rivals, and growing French dissatisfaction with his leadership, Sarkozy has reason to worry about his reelection prospects.
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Will police officer's manslaughter trial bring greater accountability in Caribbean?
Trinidad has set a date for the trial of a police officer accused of killing a civilian in 2003 – a rarity in the Caribbean, where cops under pressure to stop crime are usually not charged for on-the-job slayings.
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12 Asian authors in the spotlight: the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize longlist
12 Asian novels made the longlist for the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize
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Latin America Monitor
Hugo Chávez tries to silence health rumors with his usual flairHugo Chávez assembled reporters to his palace and played ball, after a Miami-based newspaper suggested the spirited Venezuelan President was on his last legs.
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Latin America Monitor
Ecuador reels from worst alcohol-related tragedy everAfter 50 died in Ecuador this summer from consuming poisonous alcohol, critics say that the government response to buy back tainted products is insufficient and more education is needed.
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The price of gold: as influential as a global power
The record price of gold and the universal obsession with the sparkling metal make it a parallel global power.
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Iran bans necklaces: quirky clothing bans around the world
Countries ban all kinds of things, including clothing and accessories. The Islamic Republic of Iran has been in the headlines for unusual bans in the past, and its morality watchdogs have struck again, this time against necklaces. Read our list of some of the world’s strangest fashion bans.
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Stir It Up!
Mother's Day teaA Mother's Day tea can be the sweetest space between lunch and dinner.
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Stir It Up!
Guyanese chow meinA traditional Guyanese dish that reveals a fusion of Asian influences.
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Stir It Up!
Hot cross bunsA version of the traditional hot cross bun tasty enough to eat without butter.
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Stir It Up!
Guyanese pancakes for Mardi GrasShrove Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is also known as Pancake Day.
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