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Anti-government Russian demonstrators took to the streets in Decembe, 2011, increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin as he sought a new term as Russian president. The placard reads "Get tired! Leave!"

Putin’s Cold War mentality explains a lot

February 26, 2018Books

Has the White House been meddling in Moscow? Here’s a view from on the ground in Russia.

Dueling demonstrations in Irving, Texas: Residents supporting their local mosque hold placards critical of armed men who are intimidating those who attend the Islamic center.

A Texas town stands divided, after armed men in camouflage menace worshipers at a local mosque

December 8, 2015Conflict
Climate activists formed a 2-mile human chain Sunday along Parisian sidewalks after authorities banned a full-fledged climate march following the Nov. 13 attacks in the French capital. Demonstrators said they were determined to find ways to express their

France bans marches, but climate activists make their voices heard

November 30, 2015Environment
Rasha Abdulla overlooking Tahrir Square just hours before Hosni Mubarak stepped down from power.

Egypt’s social media activists cannot depend solely on Twitter, Facebook

December 9, 2014Conflict

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