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Nigeria reels from extremist violence

Conflict

Boko Haram attacks on Christians push Nigeria to brink of sectarian conflict.

The World

Occupy Budapest: Protests challenge power grab by the “Viktator” in Hungary

Uzbekistan blackmails the West into silence

Commentary

Business Insider: Marijuana isn’t so bad for your lungs

Lifestyle

Business Insider: Russia election fraud?

Business Insider: Microsoft employee cuts may be imminent

Microsoft’s new marketing strategy led by Chris Capossella suggests the company may lay off hundreds of employees.

The World

Business Insider: Apple’s “education” event may reveal the future of textbook business

Lifestyle

An Apple “education” event on Jan. 19 may reveal plans to tackle textbook industry.

Iraqi refugees in America: Finding a new home

Conflict

Iraqi refugees come to Massachusetts and try to make a new life.

Southeast Asia: migrant maids as modern day slaves

As the number of Cambodian maids heading to Malaysia increases, so do complaints of abuse.

Nigeria: Boko Haram violence has many causes

Commentary

Opinion: Nigeria should respond to Boko Haram’s violence with better governance.