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Brexit

Economic strains add to Brexit pressures at EU summit

Global Politics

Even though the country’s unemployment remains at a 42-year low, wage growth is failing to keep pace with inflation. 

The History of the Voting Rights Act: The Origins of the Preclearance Provision

In Myanmar, upcoming elections show breadth of reforms

The World

Aung San Suu Kyi on Campaign Trail in Myanmar Election

Conflict & Justice
The World

The Revolution at Cairo’s American University

Conflict & Justice
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Bin Laden planned 9/11 anniversary attack

Conflict & Justice

According to data seized by Navy SEALs, the Al Qaida leader was in the initial phase of planning a terror attack on the U.S. to coincide with the 10th anniversary of 9/11. It is unclear what targets Bin Laden was aiming to attack.

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