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The president’s unconventional efforts have paid off in the Middle East, at least for now.
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The Battle Over Western Sahara
A 40-year struggle for independence in southern Morocco is heating up thanks to a bold new development plan.
Reuters The Struggle for Egypt's Future Plays Out in the Pages of Its Newspapers
After the military deposed Morsi, they upended everything -- even the media.
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The country's ultra-conservative groups are cracking down on what they call "nude art."
