Power and Profit in China’s Economic Boom - Graphic - NYTimes.com →
Corruption is truly a problem everywhere.
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Clashes as Palestinians mark ‘Land Day’ |
Israeli security forces use water cannon and tear gas in clashes with protesters at flashpoint Qalandiya checkpoint. -
Suu Kyi set for first trip abroad in 24 years.
A positive development, to be sure. Burma’s road to self-determination is far from over though.
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Several protesters killed in Cairo attack |
Army intervenes as at least eleven people are killed during protest against military rulers near Ministry of Defence. -
Israel, US move to expedite entry for frequent travelers →
Maybe Israel should worry about expediting entry for Palestinians into Israel.
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Israel convicts Palestinian protest leader | Fox News →
Bassem al-Tamimi — a symbol of Palestinian opposition to Israeli military rule praised by the European Union as a human rights defender — was convicted largely because of a confession by a 15-year-old interrogated without a lawyer.
An outrage. Al-Tamimi is a hero.
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In Streets and Online, Campaign Fever in Egypt - NYTimes.com →
A good sign. Egyptians must not let the military or the West dictate their fate; they must decide it for themselves.
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Syrian rebels fight in Homs
