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Sanctioned and isolated, Iran boldly bans the SimpsonsFollowing a ban on Barbies, Iran's ban on the Simpsons is part of a soft culture war that can mean only one thing. We're just not sure what it is.
Aung San Suu Kyi hits the campaign trail in MyanmarCrowds of supporters enthusiastically greeted Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, some up since dawn to catch a glimpse of her on her first official campaign trip.
Why Israeli radio transmits in Farsi for listeners in IranIranians in Israel run Radio Radisin, a private, Farsi-language station that tries to build a bridge between Israel and Iran- Mozambique takes first step against backroom abortionsMozambique's legislature is expected to pass a bill to legalize abortions in March in an effort to reduce the country's high rate of unsafe backroom abortions.聽
Charles Dickens: 'Can I have some more?' still resonatesOn the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birthday, readers can still relate to many of the themes in his work, including the hunger that Oliver Twist sought to sate.- The next 'revolution' for Nicaragua: energy independenceOil dependent Nicaragua is battling high energy costs and trying to build a sustainable economy by focusing on wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal.
29 Chinese kidnapped workers held in Sudan releasedTwenty-nine Chinese workers abducted by rebels in Sudan more than a week ago have been released, state media said.
Trouble in paradise: Maldives president steps down amid protestsIn the archipelago nation known for its beach resorts, Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed was forced to resign after the military clashed with protesting police dissidents.
Negros earthquake: Urgent rescue efforts as death toll risesNegros earthquake: Philippines President Aquino ordered armed forces to join rescue efforts on Negros Island as the death toll from Monday's 6.9 quake rose to 22.
What happens when troops - and money - leave Afghanistan?The drawdown of foreign troops 鈥� now slated for 2013 鈥� could destabilize Afghanistan's economy 鈥� or, according to some, help stem rampant corruption.- A road gets rejigged by English 'morris' dancersA troupe of England's venerable morris dancers recently danced a jig to commemorate the 50th anniversary of a London overpass that was originally dedicated by morris dancers.
Russia: The time for Syrian democratic reforms has comeRussia's foreign minister is meeting with Assad in Damascus today, just days after Moscow blocked UN action against the regime.
Fiery South African youth leader suspended, but the fire remainsSuspension of ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema may soothe South Africa's political and economic elites. But guest blogger Zama Ndlovu says youths won't remain silent.聽
Censors lighten their touch on Myanmar's mediaMyanmar's press has long been heavily restricted. But as the government promotes reforms, articles about just-released political prisoners and upcoming elections are getting into print.
Senegalese opposition denounce president's bid for third termAt a joint rally Sunday, 8 of 13 opposition candidates, including singer Youssou N'Dour, challenge President Abdoulaye Wade, after period of violent protests.聽- South Africa's cautious UN vote for Syrian actionWhile Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution calling for Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to step down, South Africa voted for the measure. But it voices qualms on foreign intervention.聽
Now Romania: Another European government falls amidst eurocrisisRomania's government collapsed today 鈥� the latest European government to give way amid popular resentment toward austerity measures.
Hamas and Fatah overcome key roadblock to reconciliationFatah leader Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Meshal agreed in Qatar today that Mr. Abbas would lead an interim powersharing government.聽- Democracy in sub-Saharan Africa: once rising, now stumblesDemocratic setbacks in sub-Saharan Africa have outpaced once promising gains, says guest blogger Vukasin Petrovic from Freedom House.
- US colonel: Don't believe US statements on progress in AfghanistanLt. Col. Daniel Davis just finished a year in Afghanistan and says don't believe claims of progress.