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Jamaica's Portia Simpson-Miller and Gay Rights

Jamaica is an extremely difficult place for gays and lesbians. Human Rights Watch says the country has an "epidemic" of homophobic violence. But there's reason to suggest that things might be getting a little better there for gay Jamaicans.

Jamaica's Portia Simpson-Miller and Gay Rights
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Russia Boots USAID in a Big Blow to Obama's 'Reset' Policy

Russia Boots USAID in a Big Blow to Obama's 'Reset' Policy
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Pakistan Orders Save the Children's Foreign Workers Out of the Country

Pakistan Orders Save the Children's Foreign Workers Out of the Country
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US-Egypt Relations Sour Over NGO Case

US-Egypt Relations Sour Over NGO Case

Growing Up In Kenya

Growing Up In Kenya

Haiti: Is Humanitarian Aid Going Where it's Needed?

Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Dutch journalist Linda Polman, author of "The Crisis Caravan: What's Wrong with Humanitarian Aid?" Polman says Haiti is an example of a place where a lack of coordination has hampered aid distribution.

Haiti: Is Humanitarian Aid Going Where it's Needed?

The Neglected Positive Image of Africa

Blogger and social entrepreneur Mariéme Jamme says there's is a positive image of Africa that's too often neglected in media coverage.

The Neglected Positive Image of Africa
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How to stop gang violence: lessons from Chicago for the UK

How should the United Kingdom combat the violence that's raged across the country? British Prime Minister David Cameron says the country needs to learn a few lessons from America on how to fight gangs. Tio Hardiman, director of CeaseFire, joins us.

How to stop gang violence: lessons from Chicago for the UK

Cleanup begins after riots in London

On Tuesday night the family run business, House of Reeves, was burnt to the ground by rioters. Mark Thompson joins us from London to talk about a grassroots campaign to help get stores like House of Reeves rebuilt.

Cleanup begins after riots in London

Debt deal slaps 1.2 million grad students with new loan costs

About one third of all graduate students have a partial federal subsidy on their loan, so they don't get charged interest while they're studying. That will be abolished from July next year.

Debt deal slaps 1.2 million grad students with new loan costs
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Somalia famine made worse by militants blocking aid

What was a serious problem with the weather has become a humanitarian crisis in Somalia where much of the country is controlled by militias. Because relief can't reach them, famished Somalians are trying to get to aid.

Somalia famine made worse by militants blocking aid
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Nelson Mandela turns 93

Nelson Mandela turns 93 today. His foundation has urged people to mark the second annual "Mandela Day" by devoting 67 minutes of volunteer work today, representing the 67 years he devoted to South Africa's political struggle.

Nelson Mandela turns 93
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In Debt Talks, Norquist Holds Republicans to No-Tax Pledge

Tensions have been escalating between Republicans and Democrats in debates this week over the debt limit, as they struggle to reach an agreement about the budget by August 2.

In Debt Talks, Norquist Holds Republicans to No-Tax Pledge

How Humanitarian Aid to Haiti Has Been Spent

Author of "Haiti: After the Earthquake," Farmer discusses humanitarian aid to Haiti.

How Humanitarian Aid to Haiti Has Been Spent
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Nicholas Kristof on Africa's worst drought in decades

Nearly 12 million people in Africa are facing the worst drought the continent has seen in 60 years. Nicholas Kristof joins us to talk about the challenges facing the region most severely impacted, and the aid groups trying to provide relief.

Nicholas Kristof on Africa's worst drought in decades