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USA TODAY

Afghanistan -- End game or no game?
UPI.com
8 (UPI) -- Last week was another roller coaster ride for international politics. Violence in Egypt; looming civil war in Syria; and threats and counter-threats over Iran's nuclear intentions reverberated around the international security community ...
Afghans Hedge Bets Amid Mixed Messages From USWBUR

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Bloomberg

Berlin film fest kicks off with an international mix of upheaval
Los Angeles Times
To be sure, the event's signature blend of politics and pomp is on display, and festival director Dieter Kosslick may have summed it up best with one of his favorite words: upheaval. Eighteen films will have their world premieres in the competition ...
Berlin film festival aims for cutting edge in 2012Chicago Tribune
Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep Bring Politics, War to Berlin Film FestivalBloomberg
Berlin Intl. Film Festival names main section line-upPress TV

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China-Africa Oil Ties
Council on Foreign Relations
However, China faces growing international criticism over its allegedly exploitative business practices, coupled with a failure to promote good governance and human rights. At the same time, complex local and regional politics are challenging China's ...

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Inquiry Into Brothers' Outsourcing Firm Stirs High Political Circles in Mexico
New York Times
The case has set the political world here buzzing because of the firm's longstanding connections to top politicians. Santiago Creel Jr., the son of Santiago Creel, a former cabinet secretary who sought the incumbent party's nomination for president, ...

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Former secretary of defense speaks to international relations classes Friday
The Flat Hat
Robert Gates speaks to international relation classes about his political career. MARIKA EMANUEL / THE FLAT HAT Before his investiture at the Charter Day ceremony Friday, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates '65 held a question-and-answer session ...




Professor's new book takes political, cultural look at tobacco policies
The Daily Athenaeum
West Virginia University political science Professor Donley Studlar has published a new book that evaluates tobacco policies around the world. "Global Tobacco Control: Power, Policy, Governance and Transfer," explores the history of the tobacco ...

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Fox News

South Africa's close ties to Iran under scrutiny
Fox News
South African-Iranian political ties have long been close, and that has meant close business ties. A politically connected South African telecommunications company has been accused of pushing Pretoria to support Iran's nuclear power program.
Ominous clouds over IranSILive.com

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International Islamic News Agency

Q&A: The Maldives - Trouble in paradise
CNN
By Kevin Voigt, CNN A view of Coco Palm spa resort in the Maldives, a popular luxury resort destination in political turmoil. (CNN) -- The island nation of the Maldives -- which markets itself as one of the world's top luxury destinations -- faces ...
President Waheed must form new cabinet: DRP Vice President Mavota ShareefMinivan News
Maldives leader calls for unity gov't amid riotingTimes of India
Maldives/Politics: Muslim Maldives President Quits After MutinyInternational Islamic News Agency
Khaleej Times -The Guardian (blog)
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AllAfrica.com

A Political Solution for Somalia
AllAfrica.com
The visit comes at an important juncture for Somalia's internal politics and its relations with the rest of the world. Twenty one years without functioning state institutions has left the country ravaged by violence, food insecurity, terrorism and ...
Review: Getting Somalia Wrong?Think Africa Press

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AFP

UN rights chief: World must end Syria killing now
Fox News
She says there is an "extreme urgency for the international community to cut through the politics and take effective action to protect the Syrian population" in an 11-month-old uprising that has left more than 5400 dead. Pillay said Wednesday no ...
Ambassadors' retreat from Syria 'incomprehensible' - LavrovRT
Syrian Troops Pound Homs as Turkey Urges Pressure GroupVoice of America (blog)
China's hardline politics clash with soft powerAFP
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