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It's All Politics
Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration
House Speaker John Boehner strongly suggested he would abide by the Hastert rule on immigration legislation, meaning no floor vote unless a majority of House Republicans backed the bill.
The Two-Way
The 'Standing Man' Of Turkey: Act Of Quiet Protest Goes Viral
After police broke up the protests in Turkey's Taksim Square over the weekend, a new protest has sprung up — but this one is still and silent. A lone man stood motionless in the square for six hours overnight, and soon many others decided to join the "standing man."
It's All Politics
Obama's Unplanned NSA Discussion
President Obama didn't expect he'd need to have a "national conversation" about government data-gathering.
Parallels
U.S., Europe May Share Intelligence, But Not Privacy Rules
Revelations about U.S. surveillance programs have not only touched off a debate in America; they've also raised privacy questions in Europe, since big Internet companies operate in both places.
All Tech Considered
Mexico's Tech Startups Look To Overcome Barriers To Growth
KJZZIn the past decade, Mexico's tech industry has flourished, growing three times faster than the global average. Most of that growth has been fueled by demand from the United States. But as Mexico's startups strive to make it in foreign markets, they say they need more engineers and ways to finance their growth.
Parallels
British Leader: Trendsetter, Or A Bit Too Casual?
The Group of Eight summits can sometimes be a little short on real news. Perhaps that's why the British media was writing about Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to scrap his jacket and tie.
Parallels
With Inspiration From Turkey, Brazil Discovers Mass Protests
Brazil has no real history of mass protests. But disgruntled youths appeared to be learning quickly, citing demonstrators in other parts of the world.
The Two-Way
NATO Hands Over Security Duty To Afghan Forces
It marks the first time the whole country has been under Afghan control since the coalition invaded to oust the Taliban in 2001.
Afghanistan
Afghan President's Forces Taking Security Lead
Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced at a ceremony on Tuesday that his country's armed forces are taking over the lead for security nationwide from the U.S.-led NATO coalition. The handover of responsibility marks a turning point for American and NATO military forces, which will move entirely into a supporting role.
