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Bearing witness: When hospital work becomes a test of faith
Led by his faith and a desire to serve, Tom Catena is on call every day at the only referral hospital in a rebel-held region of Sudan.
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Cover Story Peaceful revolutionary: Can Armenia’s prisoner-turned-prime minister govern?
The journalist, revolutionary, and opposition leader became prime minister last May. Now he faces his hardest task yet: governing.
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Slow and steady, the American prairies grow
In the last three decades, grassland conservationists and scientists have been playing the long game, and their efforts are paying off.
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US-Taliban talks: Is Afghanistan ready for real peace?
Finding a path to peace involves taking risks and building trust. In Afghanistan, the US seems eager to end its longest war, and Afghans yearn for peace. Still, issues of trust and risk-taking loom large.
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Revelers march and shout to the crowd during the Chinese Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown, New York, Feb. 17.
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Bring on the ice and snow: Ottawa’s Winterlude celebrates a frozen north
Even as Canadians may debate whether they embrace – or merely endure – the harshest season, the Winterlude festival is one large effort to turn a liability into an asset for fun.
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First Look After failed budget, Spain calls early election
After Spain's minority Socialist government was defeated in a budget vote in Parliament, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called an early election for Apr. 28. In the country's fragmented political environment, forming a new government will be challenging for any party.
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Ahead of election, Nigerians reassess an old promise of safety
In 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari claimed Boko Haram was on the run. But as he runs for reelection today, Nigeria's security challenges have only grown more complicated.
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First Look Italy's leaders spar over high-speed rail project
The future of Italy’s coalition government rests upon the completion of a high-speed rail tunnel to France, as the two factions use the project to determine the country's governing ethos: populism or pro-business?
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First Look In Hebron, Palestinians patrol after foreign monitors leave
The West Bank's largest city is a frequent flashpoint between Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Now Palestinian activists have launched their own patrols to document alleged settler violence in Hebron after Israel expelled international observers.
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How an alliance between Millennials and religious sisters has changed outlooks
Nuns & Nones brings together sisters and spiritually oriented Millennials. The life-changing conversations that have resulted show what can happen when unlikely pairings are made.
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First Look War museum in Baghdad underlines militia's growing clout
A new museum in Iraq's capital honors the mainly Shiite militiamen who died fighting the Islamic State. The Iran-backed militias gained prominence after helping the government in the war. Some worry that this spells trouble for a country with a history of bloody sectarian strife.
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First Look Russia more assured about war with Afghan three decades on
Friday marks the anniversary of Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan 30 years ago. Once hailed as a much sought-after end to a bloody quagmire, many Russians now see the decade-long war as successful and legitimate action against United States-backed militants.
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First Look Journalist and Duterte critic freed on bail after libel arrest
Award-winning journalist Maria Ressa has aggressively covered President Rodrigo Duterte's administration. Media watch dogs decried her arrest as the government's latest attempt to muzzle press freedom.
