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Police officers secure access to a residential building during investigations in the eastern French city of Reims on January 8, 2015, after the shooting against the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical newspaper.

How the Kouachi brothers fell through the cracks

Conflict

Both French and American authorities are facing serious questions over the failure to prevent this week’s Paris siege. The answers may be matters of intelligence and diplomacy — but they could also come down to simple matters of time and money.

Guardian Editor Alan Rusbridger carries a copy of the book Spy Catcher as he arrives at Parliament to face questions over his publication of intelligence files from Edward Snowden.

The British editor who published the Snowden files defends his newspaper before Parliament

Global Politics

North Korea Prepares Long-Range Rocket, US Prepares Negotiations with Iran

Pact Redefines Sovereignty for European Union

Should the US Care About Saving the Euro?

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What’s Next for Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Conflict & Justice

After weeks of fighting accusations of sexual assault against a hotel maid, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former head of the International Monetary Fund, is facing new allegations. We speak with attorney and novelist Linda Fairstein.

What’s Next for Libya?

Rebel forces continue to fight for freedom from the Gadhafi regime. They have taken over much of the eastern part of the country, but experts say that Gadhafi will likely retain his hold on the capital city of Tripoli. Complicating the current and future situation in Libya is the fact that it’s a tribal country, […]

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Breaking news of a possible cease-fire in Gaza

Conflict & Justice

Rumors of a potential ceasefire in Gaza are swirling through the international press. To parse out the welcome news are Rob Watson, the BBC Defense Correspondent, in London and Steven Erlanger of the New York Times joins us from Jerusalem.

Thousands Protest in Morocco

Conflict & Justice

Following protests in the region, Moroccan demonstrators flooded the streets to rally for political reform Sunday. Steven Erlanger, Paris bureau chief for The New York Times reports from Casablanca. He describes the protests.

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