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North Korea (officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea) has been flexing its military muscle since Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un took office in 2011.
Photograph by Adelin Petrisor

What Are North Korea’s Intentions?

04/05/2013by carylsue 1 Comment

WORLD What Are North Korea’s Intentions? North Korea has warned the world that “the moment of explosion is near,” as troops have been cleared to launch a nuclear attack. North […]

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Obama Plans ‘Listening Tour’ of Israel

03/18/2013by carylsue Leave a comment

WORLD Obama Plans ‘Listening Tour’ of Israel When U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Israel on Wednesday, he will not be carrying detailed plans for a Middle East peace process. […]

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Mapping Women’s Political Rights

03/15/2013by carylsue Leave a comment

GEOGRAPHY Women’s Political Rights Around the World This interactive map displays three sets of data focused on the history of women’s political rights around the world. Using a timeline, the […]

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Pope John Paul II (right), meets the man who will eventually succeed him, German Cardinal John Ratzinger, in 1994. Ratzinger was elected pope in 2005, and chose the name Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict resigned, and a new college of cardinals is meeting to elect his successor.
Photograph by James L. Stanfield

Cardinals Set to Elect New Pope

03/12/2013by carylsue 1 Comment

WORLD Papal Conclave: Runners and Riders This article gives a brief overview of the leading candidates for pope. The 115 cardinals of the Catholic Church have begun their “papal conclave”—the mysterious […]

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