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International Women's day: 3 challenges women face around the world
Issues such as violence, inequality at work, and traditional expectations confront women on every continent around the world. Here is a sampling of challenges women faced this year:
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50 years after Cuban missile crisis: 5 ways US must promote nuclear nonproliferation
Fifty years after the Cuban missile crisis brought the world to the brink of a nuclear holocaust, the threats posed by the bomb still hang over us all. The next US president must pursue a nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament “stimulus plan.” It should include the following elements.
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In Pictures: Diwali: Hindu festival of lights
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Lady Gaga: Will singer wear a lettuce dress for Indian activists?
Lady Gaga is performing in India, and PETA activists asked Lady Gaga to forgo meat, and wear a dress made of lettuce.
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Opinion: US must turn up the heat on Pakistan. Here's how to make that work.
Pakistan’s duplicity further weakens the decaying US-Pakistan relationship. It also lessens chances for a successful outcome in Afghanistan and erodes the internal security of both the US and Pakistan. Fortunately, the US does have a few options.
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In Pictures: Diwali: Hindu festival of lights
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In India, a phone app to fight rape
The phone app "Fight Back" will be launched in Delhi, India, and will send out a text message with a GPS location to up to five people, including police, and as a post on Facebook and Twitter.
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India, Pakistan, and the US: Can anyone bring peace to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan wanted to secure peace on its own. But after major setbacks, other nations, like Pakistan, India, and the US are set to play big roles in Afghanistan for years.
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Karzai says Afghan-Indian security agreement no threat to Pakistan (video)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai signed a security agreement with India this week that alarmed Pakistan. He insists it's no threat to Pakistan.
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$35 tablet computer, dubbed the Aakash, unveiled in India
$35 tablet computer hits shelves in India. The catch: To get your hands on the Aakash, you've got to be a student. Still, how long before we have a $35 tablet computer arrives here in the states?
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Pressuring Pakistan, Afghanistan's Karzai signs deal with India
Afghanistan signed a strategic partnership with India today that allows arms transfers and military training in India. The move puts pressure on Pakistan to rein in militants.
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Dalai Lama cancels South Africa trip. Did China trade ties get in the way?
The Dalai Lama said he was forced to cancel a trip to South Africa due to visa delays. Critics say it's a foreign policy embarrassment.
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Karzai visits rival India amid tensions with Pakistan
Afghan President Karzai arrives in India today to discuss economic and security partnerships amid a recent volley of Afghan accusations against Pakistan, India's longtime foe.
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Trekking in Kashmir: Where nuclear powers once clashed
Kashmir – torn by nuclear rivals India and Pakistan – hopes new trekking business will divert timber smugglers and help reivive the economy.
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China's bidding: Should South Africa issue a visa to the Dalai Lama?
South Africa's delay in issuing a visa to the Dalai Lama – scheduled to attend the 80th birthday bash of fellow Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu – has created a controversy over China's growing influence.
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India's deadly terror attacks: What happens when the spotlight fades?
Families who've lost key members to the string of terror attacks that have hit India in recent years struggle to make ends meet, despite government assistance.
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India investigates Delhi High Court blast amid public frustration over security gaps
As the investigation into the Delhi High Court blasts begins, the fact that India's track record of terror attacks has not led to substantial changes in security deepens skepticism that this time will be different, locals say.
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Anna Hazare's anticorruption fast forces legitimacy crisis for India's government
Anticorruption activist Anna Hazare’s apparent willingness to fast indefinitely, puts a literal deadline on the issue of corruption in India and pressure on India's government to act.
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Momentum for Hazare's anticorruption movement draws out opposition
As Indian anticorruption activist Anna Hazare gains followers and visibility, opponents are citing concerns about discrimination and nationalism.
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In Pictures: Anna Hazare protests
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Anna Hazare: India's anticorruption activist wins right to fast in public
Anna Hazare defied an initial ruling restricting him to a three-day protest and is now allowed 15 days. But critics argue he and his supporters should press their demands through the ballot box.
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What are India's Anna Hazare protests all about?
Mr. Hazare wants his proposed anticorruption agency to have police and prosecution powers over the entire government. The government wants it only to be advisory.
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India's economy: not as bad as it looks?
India has been hailed as an emerging powerhouse based on growth rates before the credit crunch of 2008, but the current downturn has made investors increasingly cautious.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/11
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Syrian protesters criticize UN Security Council statement as insufficient
The UN Security Council yesterday condemned the Syrian regime's brutal response to a five-month uprising. But the Syrian opposition had hoped for a weapons embargo.
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Why Kashmir is so quiet - for now
Smarter tactics by Indian police and a desire among Kashmiri businesses to make money are keeping a fragile peace in Kashmir a year after violent police crackdowns killed more than 100 people.
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India's anticorruption campaign tainted by scandal
India's main opposition party, which is campaigning on anticorruption values, has asked a party leader to step down over links to an illegal mining scam.
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In Pictures: India landmarks
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