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Vatican Calls For Radical Economic Reform Of World's Financial Systems

AP | By VICTOR L. SIMPSON | Posted 12.24.2011

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VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican called Monday for radical reform of the world's financial systems, including the creation of a global political authority ...

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A Global Food Fight

Robert Walker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Walker

The U.N.'s Food and Agricultural Organization is urging countries to refrain from actions that could exacerbate the current food crisis. Their advice, however, is being widely ignored.

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Who's Keeping Secrets?

Judith Ellis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Judith Ellis

When it comes to secrecy and international politics, we wink and nod when necessary.

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American Military Interventions In Post 9/11 World

Rana F. Sweis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rana F. Sweis

A year after the September 11, 2001 attacks on Washington and New York, former President Bush's national security strategy was clear: US interests tri...

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UN: Afghan Children Being Recruited As Suicide Bombers

AP | EDITH M. LEDERER | Posted 05.25.2011

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UNITED NATIONS — Afghanistan's security forces and insurgent groups are both recruiting children to serve as fighters and the Taliban also is us...

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UN Climate Chief Seeks Obama Input In December Talks

The Age | Posted 05.25.2011

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The UN climate chief said Wednesday he was "very encouraged" by Barack Obama's stance on global warming, and said he hoped the US president-elect woul...

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UN: $60 Million Needed To Prevent 6.3 Million North Koreans From Starving

AP | GILLIAN WONG | Posted 05.25.2011

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BEIJING — The U.N. food agency urged donors Tuesday to separate politics from humanitarian aid as it appealed for $60 million to help impoverish...

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