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Europe and the World Stage

<p>Less than 20 years old, the current European Union has brought new opportunities and challenges, both financial and political. Simon Vaut is the liaison to the EU from the SPD -- the German Social Democrats, a center-left party. With a sense of humor and adventure, he connects trans-Atlantic politics and discusses his global work on good governance.</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="media media-element-container media-feature_medium"><div id="file-81237" class="file file-image file-image-jpeg">

  
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One with Farai

Economics

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Environment

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Conflict & Justice

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Peru protests reveal ethnic and regional divides

A security personnel speaks to people from inside the main gate of Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi, India

Free speech

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LGBTQ

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Food

Pork paradigm shift: This high-end São Paulo restaurant features pig ears and tails

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Afghanistan

A Chinese company strikes a deal with the Taliban to extract oil from Afghanistan

Security officials and rescue workers gather at the site of suicide bombing, in Peshawar, Pakistan

Violence

Suicide bomber kills 34, wounds 150 at mosque in NW Pakistan

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Cybersecurity

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Global Politics

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