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Mali Remains a Country Damaged by War

February 6, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mali conflict has devastated infrastructure and caused untold suffering for millions: Mali remains a country damaged as hope for rebuilding period begins

Should England Join? French Men Say No, But Women…?

January 26, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

When asked: Should England Join the EU, French men are against while French women are more divided. As major EU players, France have a lot to lose.

Syria’s Dictator Assad Wins Person of the Year Award

December 26, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Syria’s dictator has been ironically named person of the year due to war: Syria violence spirals while Assad wins Person of the Year award in modern comedy

New Book Examines Golden Era of Spain’s Basques

December 10, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Golden Era of Spain’s Basque people has lived on France border for millennium in Spanish Pyrenees

Iran Opposition Seeks International Recognition

December 5, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

As dictatorship digs in, broader Iran opposition seeks international recognition – Opposition seeks unity in face of dictatorship’s state of repression

Peace Talks With Rebels in Mali Move Forward

December 4, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Nation continues to face rebel control of half of country while talks with rebels in Mali are uncertain – Can the government find peace with rebels or is Mali in for more trouble?