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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/21
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South Sudan set to join ranks of five of the world's newest countries
The South Sudan referendum ended with an overwhelming vote for independence – 99.57 percent of those polled voted for it – and put the region officially on track to become independent in July.
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CIA rendition case: European court holds Macedonia partly responsible
The decision is important because it suggests that US allies that helped the CIA undertake its secret detention and interrogation program may face liability for their role supporting such operations.
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European court rules that terror suspect was abused while in CIA custody
The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor today of Khaled El-Masri, who was mistaken as a terrorism suspect in Macedonia in 2003 and handed over to the CIA for interrogation.
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Global News Blog
Atheism on the rise around the globeAccording to a new poll, religiosity worldwide is declining while more people say they are atheists. In the United States, a growing number consider themselves non-believers.
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Prosecutors ask for 3 years in Russian punk band Pussy Riot hooliganism case
Defense lawyers and an influential Russian Orthodox cleric warned that jail time for the women could backfire by severing trust between ordinary Russians and the country's institutions.
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Bus bombing: Why in Bulgaria, and why look to Iran?
Israel's prime minister accuses Iran of attacking a busload of tourists in Bulgaria, a popular destination for Israelis.
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Global News Blog
Why is Romania's president facing impeachment vote?The president faces impeachment for alleged abuse of power in a referendum next week, as Romania's prime minister is accused of undermining the country’s institutions for his own gain.
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Ethnic violence belies Balkans peace
Peace agreements brought the last Balkan conflict to an end more than two decades ago, but they didn't resolve ethnic tensions, which are rising to the surface again.
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Latin America Monitor
Brazil passes its first organizational hurdle ahead of 2014 World CupProtesters gathered outside the 2014 World Cup qualifying draw this weekend in Rio de Janeiro to demand that the soccer tournament stay free of corruption. They promised to keep up pressure as the event nears.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/21
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/20
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/14
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Ratko Mladic: Serbian judge clears way for long-awaited war crimes trial
A Serbian judge approved on Friday the extradition of Ratko Mladic, the last of the three most-wanted suspects in the brutal Bosnian war in the 1990s.
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Unfamiliar Fishes
Bestselling author Sarah Vowell takes on the story of the Americanization of Hawaii.
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South Sudan set to join ranks of five of the world's newest countries
The South Sudan referendum ended with an overwhelming vote for independence – 99.57 percent of those polled voted for it – and put the region officially on track to become independent in July.
How often is a country born? Here’s a look at five of the most recent declarations of independence: -
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For Albania's disaffected youth, political feud illustrates why they fleeAntigovernment demonstrators returned to the street in Albania Friday, a week after three activists were killed outside Prime Minister Sali Berisha's office.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/13
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Kosovo election results delayed by irregularities
Kosovo's prime minister, Hashim Thaci, claimed victory – as did the main opposition party. Incidents of ballot stuffing were noted, but the vote overall was relatively peaceful in the two-year-old state.
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Corrupt countries: Iraq, Afghanistan among most corrupt
Corrupt countries index says Somalia is worst. Denmark, Singapore, and New Zealand are least corrupt countries.
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day 09/27
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How Mother Teresa's work spurred growth of 'voluntourism'
Mother Teresa's Nobel Prize winning mission in India has prompted many people to work short missions and 'voluntourism' into their lives.
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Kosovo independence legal, says UN court. What will Russia do?
Kosovo's independence declaration in 2008 is legit, says the International Court of Justice (ICJ). But the ruling may create a precedent for separatist movements worldwide. Russia opposed Kosovo's independence.
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In Pictures: Crazy World Cup fans
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Discoveries
Watch out! The 'Babies' movie is here!In the 'Babies' movie, four squealing, gurgling, and padding goobers invade the world.
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As Shanghai Expo opens, construction workers still pounding nails and paving plazas
The Shanghai Expo – the largest World's Fair ever – opens this weekend. While many countries will have their pavilions ready, others have struggled because of Chinese insistence on using approved contractors – and the inexperience of outside managers in working with Chinese builders.
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In Pictures: Babies around the world
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