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Turkey jails former leader of its once-exalted militaryThe jailing of Turkey's former top military official, pending a trial on charges of terrorism and plotting to bring down the government, is only the latest of hundreds of arrests of those who pose a threat to the government's power.
Despite convictions, UK's Stephen Lawrence case still not fully resolvedNew information about the other suspects in Stephen Lawrence's murder, as well as a complaint about the sentences for the two men found guilty, means the racially explosive case is not yet settled.
Conflicting signals on reform in Burma (Myanmar)Aung San Suu Kyi is cautiously optimistic about the future of Burma (Myanmar) as the government approved her party to run in upcoming by-elections.
Death penalty for Egypt's Mubarak: How will that play with the tin-pot despot set?Egypt's former president Mubarak could face the death penalty in his trial. In Africa, several authoritarian leaders have ruled for decades, and harsh sentences could encourage them to cling to power by any means.
Kate Middleton lends a hand to children, the arts with her charity projects Kate Middleton, known as the Duchess of Cambridge, today announced the first five organizations she will support as a royal patron.
Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Educators They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
2011 a banner year for the International Criminal CourtThe International Criminal Court continued to build credibility in 2011, but new challenges exist as Luis Moreno-Ocampo steps down as the ICC’s first chief prosecutor in 2012.
In Africa, using ants and termites to increase crop yieldsResearchers are confirming what African farmers already know: Termites and ants can be used to increase soil fertility and crop yields.
South Korea opens door to talks with North KoreaSouth Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-Hwan said, the South was 'open to dialogue with North Korea.'
Egypt seeks death by hanging for Hosni MubarakEgyptian prosecutors sought the death penalty in the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak. They say he was complicit in the killing of more than 800 Egyptian protesters last year.
Somalia's Al Shabab Islamists are on the runBut the Somali officials, backed by international forces, are too busy fighting among themselves to govern.
- Syria releases over 500 detainees, according to state media
Syrian authorities have set free 552 prisoners, detained during the recent anti-government uprisings, Syria's state television reported Thursday.
- Heirloom ink evangelist travels the US with an old fashioned letter press
Woman travels the country enlightening the Millennial Generation about letterpress writing.
Iraq bombings, political crisis raise concerns of renewed civil warBombings in Iraq targeted two Shiite neighborhoods of Baghdad today. The violence, coming amid a Sunni-Shiite political crisis, threatens to inflame the tensions that led to civil war in 2006-07.
EU's Iran oil ban: Will China help Tehran?While China may not like the EU move toward an Iran oil ban, it may not rush to help Iran by buying more of its oil, say analysts.
Aung San Suu Kyi ready to run in next Myanmar electionAung San Suu Kyi, opposition leader in Myanmar (Burma) will run in April elections, says NLD spokesman. Britain's foreign secretary William Hague is in Myanmar today, the first visit by a top British official since 1955.
Egypt elections: Illiterate voters just one hurdle in path toward democracyIn one Nile Delta town participating in Egypt elections today, a judge said he had to help fill in ballots for as many as 90 percent of voters, who couldn't read and write.
Stephen Lawrence case: 'turning point' in Britain's racism debateThe killing of Stephen Lawrence, a black teenager in London, brought forward issues of racism in Britain's police forces and revolutionized their policing practices.
Brazil uses soccer to bring down the murder rateBrazil, home to the highest number of annual murders, is offering discounted World Cup tickets to Brazilians who turn in their guns.
Bomb Iran? Where Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum stand.The two strongest Republican candidates to emerge from the Iowa caucuses, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, both are open to bombing Iran's nuclear weapons program.
