Middle East
What Will It Take To Make The Gaza Cease-Fire Hold?
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Syrian Rebels Claim They Shot Down Fighter Jet With A Missile
November 28, 2012 Syrian rebels claim to have shot down a government MiG fighter jet and captured one of its pilots. It appears to be one of the first times Syrian rebels have successfully used a type of portable missile and could mark a turning point as the rebels challenge the regime's advantage in the air.
All Over The Map: Cartography And Conflict
November 28, 2012 A newly issued Chinese passport featuring a map that lays claim to disputed territory with several neighboring countries is only the latest case of cartographic aggression. From Latin America to East Asia, maps have long played a central role in territorial tussles.
From 'JK' To 'Eye Gunk': Taking U.S. Slang To China
November 28, 2012 One of the most well-known American women in China is someone many Americans have never heard of. Jessica Beinecke is host of OMG! Meiyu, an English-language learning Web show produced by Voice of America. Her offbeat videos have racked up more than 15 million views over the past year.
The Salt
Milk: Symbol Of Purity, Symbol Of Conflict
November 28, 2012 Our complicated relationship with milk may make images of this week's EU dairy farmers' protest more powerful than, say, if they sprayed police with water. For much of human history, says historian Deborah Valenze, we've wavered between reverence and revulsion for the stuff.
Middle East
The Middle East: A Web Of 'Topsy-Turvy' Alliances
November 28, 2012 Robert Malley, a program director for the International Crisis Group, analyzes the complexity of the situation in the Middle East, a region where conflicts interconnect and expand upon one another. "These alliances," says Malley, "are not clear cut ... they are alliances of convenience."
The Salt
Guerrilla Cartographers Put Global Food Stats On The Map
November 28, 2012 The mapmakers have amassed some 80 maps for Food: An Atlas, ranging from surplus in Northeast Italy to meat production in Maryland. The goal is to spread information about various food systems so they can be adapted locally.
The Two-Way
OK, North Korea's Leader Isn't 'Sexiest Man Alive,' Chinese Media Concede
November 28, 2012 China's Web surfers have had much fun at the expense of People's Daily Online after it accepted as fact that The Onion thinks Kim Jong Un is 2012's biggest hunk. Editors at the Communist Party's mouthpiece now realize they were punk'd.
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In Cairo, Tensions Still High As 'Die-Hards' Continue To Protest
November 28, 2012 The crowd in Tahrir Square is much smaller today. Police have fired tear gas again in an effort to disperse those who are angry about President Mohammed Morsi's decrees giving him more power. Much larger protests may resume, though, on Friday.
Middle East
In Syria, Aleppo Today Is Must-See TV For Survival
November 28, 2012 Civilians who remain in Syria's war-torn financial capital rely on private TV channel Aleppo Today and its 24-hour news tickers, which provide street-by-street details on where the tanks are, the latest airstrikes and rebel offensives — and even alerts when the Internet is working.
Afghan Women Make Their Mark On The Soccer Field
November 28, 2012 The women's soccer team in Afghanistan isn't an international powerhouse. But their mere existence is a triumph and points to the growing number of Afghan women playing sports. And they're getting a little help from an American soccer star.
Asia
Will China's First Lady Outshine Her Husband?
November 28, 2012 She is a wildly popular singer, AIDS activist and major general in the Chinese army. Now, Peng Liyuan is slated to add another title: first lady of China. Peng's husband, Xi Jinping, is expected to become the country's president next year. Military garb has replaced her fabulous costumes as China's image-makers ensure she doesn't overshadow Xi.
In Russia, Pro-Putin Youths Protest Mormons As 'Cult'
November 28, 2012 Russia's Young Guard has demonstrated outside Mormon meeting halls in Moscow. Members claim the Mormon church is a totalitarian cult that believes in multiple gods and has ties to the CIA and FBI.
