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Human trafficking and the sex trades are modern-day tragedies, but writer Amy Tan finds tragedy, as well as hope and redemption, in the upscale brothels…
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The United Nations says the typhoon that struck the Philippines has killed 4,460, a number confirmed by government officials.The storm affected nearly 12…
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Like its American ally, Iceland has been recovering from a devastating economic situation in the last several years. And the U.S. Ambassador to Iceland…
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For the past three decades, doctors and pharmacists have worked together to eliminate HIV/AIDS around the world. And recently that partnership is getting…
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Children everywhere are among the most vulnerable parts of the population, but no more so than in the developing world. Despite exponential increases in…
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Our round-up of world events includes a look at the continuing humanitarian crisis in Syria, the Chinese government's crackdown on activists, and the new…
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They say music can bridge cultures and languages, and even bring harmony among discord. Ladysmith Black Mambazo can vouch for that. Over the last few…
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The Obama administration has dealt with several major challenges in the foreign policy arena in the last couple of weeks.In particular, hearings on how…