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Roe v. Wade anniversary: Study says 'unsafe' abortions on rise
Roe v. Wade, the landmark legislation legalizing abortion in the United States, marks its 39th year this week. As Americans debate abortion rights in the midst of an election year, a new study indicates abortion rates are steadying worldwide, though the frequency of dangerous abortions is rising. Here are the answers to five questions related to abortion laws globally, and their effects on women.
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Jack-o'-lanterns and more: five symbols in the history of Halloween
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Norway attacks put spotlight on Europe's right-wing parties. Who are they?
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Europe on alert: fall 2010 terror plots
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Europe travel alert: Eight steps Americans can take
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Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of March 14, 2011
Readers write in about the Internet's transformation of our physical spaces and US-Arab trust issues as an impediment to American involvement in democratic reforms in the Middle East.
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Frankfurt gunman in US airmen killing kept radical company on Facebook
Arid Uka, who confessed to killing two US airmen at the Frankfurt airport Wednesday, had links with radical groups online but is believed to have acted on his own.
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Japan's economy in deep trouble? Look again.
Standard & Poor’s cut its rating on Japanese sovereign debt one notch last week, strengthening the naysayers. But with falling unemployment, large reserves, and rising corporate profits, 'Japan is punching well above its weight,' says one analyst.
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As Germany rises, Europeans begin to rethink their unity project
The post-war quest for a 'United States of Europe' is likely to change as the economic divide grows between German-dominated northern Europe and the rest of the Continent
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Coptic church officials on alert around the world
Coptic church officials from Europe to Australia, whose churches are designated by an Islamist website as targets, have become concerned about fresh attacks this weekend.
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Danish intelligence foils terror plot against newspaper
The Danish intelligence agency said Wednesday that five men were arrested in connection to a plot against a Danish newspaper only weeks after a terror attack was executed – unsuccessfully – in Sweden.
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From Eurostar to Heathrow, snowy Europe struggles to move
Much of Western Europe has come to a halt as governments, airports like Heathrow, and train operators like Eurostar appeared unprepared for fast-moving winter storms.
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The next 40 years will be the most important in human history
Don't underestimate the significance of China's rise. We are living through the biggest shift in wealth, power, and prestige since the Industrial Revolution catapulted Western Europe to global dominance 200 years ago.
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Shanghai test scores have everyone asking: How did students do it?
Shanghai, China, trounced the competition in an international test of 15-year-olds. The Programme for International Student Assessment measures skills in math, science, and reading.
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Europe on alert: fall 2010 terror plots
Al Qaeda-linked terror threats in Europe this fall put intelligence and security forces, as well as the public, on edge. Most recently, Germany ramped up its security in anticipation of a possible attack. Below, an overview of those threats and incidents:
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Obama in Europe: Back among friends or another 'shellacking' ahead?
A rough trip to Asia behind him, Obama is heading to Europe, where his popularity is still high. But economic policy disputes with the Continent's leaders may make for a cool reception.
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Congo: UN scrambles to better protect civilians in wake of mass rape
The UN's largest peacekeeping force failed to prevent mass rape by Congo rebels in July. Now it's pushing to be more proactive – and more innovative – in its mission to protect civilians.
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A deep northern quiet in Norway
Norway's treasured fiords provided a place for contemplation.
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French Muslims feel increased scrutiny amid terror concerns
Many Muslims in France feel increasingly targeted amid growing terror concerns and what some see as anti-Muslim measures, such as the banning burqas in public.
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US economic growth will lag behind global rate, IMF forecasts
The world’s economic growth rate will be 4.8 percent this year, while the US rate will be 2.6 percent, the IMF predicted Wednesday.
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France warns travelers of increased terrorist threat in Britain
France warned its citizens traveling to Britain to be especially vigilant, saying a terrorist attack on public transport or tourist sites is 'highly likely.'
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France arrests 12 as concerns grow about 'homegrown' terrorism
France arrested 12 suspects in three cities. Western governments are focusing on 'homegrown' terrorism amid concerns that Al Qaeda is tapping sympathizers with citizenship in Western countries.
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Europe travel alert: Eight steps Americans can take
You have booked tickets for the Paris International Photo Fair or perhaps your son is already in Berlin studying German. Now that the US State Department has issued a “travel advisory” for Europe, what should you do? Cancel the trip? Bring junior home? Professional travel advisers say it is too soon to hit the panic button. Here are eight things you can consider doing:
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Gold prices: Where's a leprechaun when you need one?
The Irish economy is collapsing, but the buying power of gold has never been stronger.
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Afghanistan opium crop blight sends drug prices soaring
The Afghanistan opium harvest dropped 48 percent this year, the United Nations announced. But analysts say the resulting higher prices could draw more farmers into the business.
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Agnostics, atheists, Jews, and Mormons score high in religion survey
Agnostics, atheists, Jews and Mormons outperformed Protestants and Roman Catholics in answering questions about major religions, while many respondents could not correctly give the most basic tenets of their own faiths.
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Notable architects of US foreign policy
From 'Seward's folly' to the marshall plan, a snapshot of American diplomacy of the past.
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Killer shrimp assault British shrimp, threaten ecosystem
Killer shrimp are invading UK waters and raising concern among scientists. Killer shrimp may threaten the balance of life in fresh-water ecosystems.
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Classic review: Whose Bible Is It?
The scriptures have power to both divide and conquer.
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Mosque debate: Behind America's anxiety over Islam
Controversy over the New York and other mosques underlines the struggle to balance values of religious tolerance with fears, real and imagined, in an age of terrorism.
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