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Africa

Conflict In South Sudan Grows Worse

On Thursday, President Obama warned the country is "on the precipice." Forces opposed to the nation's president have taken control of a major town, and killed at least three U.N. peacekeepers in the process.

Conflict In South Sudan Grows Worse

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Africa

U.S. Diplomat Tours Central African Republic

Before becoming the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power was a journalist who wrote about stopping genocide. Now she's visiting a country where there's fear of one. Fighting between Muslims and Christians has killed nearly 1,000 people.

U.S. Diplomat Tours Central African Republic

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Venezuelan Hip-Hop Takes On Police Corruption

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Venezuelan Hip-Hop Takes On Police Corruption

The song by Venezuelan rappers Apache y Canserbero tackles the rampant police corruption plaguing their country — but with a light touch.

Venezuelan Hip-Hop Takes On Police Corruption

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World

Police Move In As Protests Continue In Kiev

The ongoing anti-government protests in Kiev, Ukraine, seem to be cresting toward new confrontations between police and demonstrators as the numbers of both are increasing.

Police Move In As Protests Continue In Kiev

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Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013

Obama Calls For Self-Reflection On Mandela's 'Heroic Life'

Coverage of the memorial service for Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg includes part of President Obama's speech.

Obama Calls For Self-Reflection On Mandela's 'Heroic Life'

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Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013

Mandela Memorial Service Underway In South Africa

People danced and swayed to music under a sea of colorful rain umbrellas as crowds gathered at a huge soccer stadium in Johannesburg on Tuesday to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela.

Mandela Memorial Service Underway In South Africa

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Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013

Praise For Mandela Crosses Borders, Partisan Lines

When Nelson Mandela was in prison, the fight over imposing sanctions on South Africa was politically divisive. But it also produced a kind of unity in the end.

Praise For Mandela Crosses Borders, Partisan Lines

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Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013

Africans Saddened By News Of Mandela's Death

Tributes to Nelson Mandela have been pouring in from all over the world. South Africans are mourning the loss of the symbolic anti-apartheid leader. His leadership and legacy affected the entire African continent.

Africans Saddened By News Of Mandela's Death

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Economy

November's 7 Percent Jobless Rate Beats Expectations

The Labor Department on Friday said the nation's unemployment rate fell to 7 percent, a five-year low, as U.S. employers added 203,000 jobs to payrolls in November. In October, the unemployment rate was 7.3 percent.

November's 7 Percent Jobless Rate Beats Expectations

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Latin America

Mexican Authorities Recover Stolen Radioactive Material

A Mexican truck carrying radioactive material was hijacked and couldn't be located for two days. The truck was found empty on Wednesday and later the radioactive material was located separately. It's unclear if the thieves knew what they were stealing.

Mexican Authorities Recover Stolen Radioactive Material

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Asia

Biden Visits China Amid Tension With Japan

Vice President Joe Biden holds a second day of talks with Chinese leaders in Beijing on Thursday amid increasing tensions over the East China Sea. While he was visiting Japan earlier in the week, Biden criticized China's actions in declaring an Air Defense Identification Zone over disputed islands in the area. The issue has cast a pall over Biden's visit to Beijing, with official Chinese media accusing the vice president of taking Japan's side in the territorial dispute.

Biden Visits China Amid Tension With Japan

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Politics

White House Confident Insurance Website Is Working Better

In this, the first week of December, the Obama administration says it has met its self-imposed deadline of fixing the troubled healthcare.gov web site. And it says people should be able to sign up for health insurance. So, is it fixed and when will we know for sure?

White House Confident Insurance Website Is Working Better

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Politics

Avoiding Another Government Shutdown Moves To Front Burner

On Capitol Hill, another red-letter budget deadline is fast approaching. The Senate and House budget chairs are working toward an agreement on spending levels that they are supposed to be announced by the end of next week.

Avoiding Another Government Shutdown Moves To Front Burner

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Environment

A View From China, India On Carbon Dioxide Emissions

In the coming decades, carbon dioxide emissions from China, India and other rapidly developing countries are expected to grow rapidly. China and India have said they won't commit to controlling their carbon dioxide emissions. So how are international concerns about climate change viewed in China and India?

A View From China, India On Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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