Arabs, Muslims Fear Increased National Security Will Lead to More Bias

The Arab American News, News Report, Jessica Barrow , Posted: Dec 31, 2010

Arab and Muslim community leaders and scholars worry that their communities will see greater discrimination in the wake of growing national security measures.


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English Adopts More Chinese Phrases

China Daily USA, News Report, Xiao Xiaoyan , Posted: Dec 30, 2010

In recent years, Western media has adopted more Chinese words and phrases , especially those discussing concepts and phenomena related specifically to China.


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In Hard Times, Ghanaians in Italy Find Solace in Evangelical Faith

New America Media, News Report, Elisa Cozzarini, Posted: Dec 25, 2010

Around Italy, but especially in the north, African immigrants have turned to evangelical Christianity to find community and to weather hard times.


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Contruction Workers are the New Chinese Faces in Costa Rica

China Daily USA, News Report, Wang Di, Posted: Dec 23, 2010

Chinese construction workers made one of the top newsmakers of the year in Costa Rica after showcasing their efficiency in constructing the Costa Rica National Stadium, the largest stadium in Central America.


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North Korea at Economic Crossroads

China Daily USA, News Report, Jin Meihua, Posted: Dec 22, 2010

North Korea has made international headlines for unexpected military and political actions, but what is not being discussed are the economic developments the country has gained over the past year.


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Boy-Love Scandal Taints Both Americans and Afghans

New America Media, Commentary, Shirin Sadeghi, Posted: Dec 22, 2010

WikiLeaks revelations about U.S. contractors abetting Afghan pedophilia practices are a wake-up call for both Americans and Pashtuns.


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India's Microfinance Mess

Siliconeer, News Analysis, Philip Mader, Posted: Dec 20, 2010

Microfinance institutions were supposed to be the great panacea for the poor. Yet the recent spate of suicides in India suggests something has gone horribly wrong.


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Japan and Germany: Not "Stagnating," But Sustainable

International Politik (Germany), News Analysis, Steven Hill, Posted: Dec 19, 2010

Unlike the trickle-down U.S. economy, Japan and Germany have reached an economic steady state in which they do not need roaring growth rates to provide for their people.


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Beijing Dances to the Rhythm of Bollywood

China Daily USA, News Report, Chitralekha Basu, Posted: Dec 16, 2010

While Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao is visiting India, a few of thousand Indians settled in China were interviewed to share their experiences living on the other side of the Himalayas.


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Arab Media Wonder: Where Are the WikiLeaks Cables Critical of Israel?

New America Media, News Analysis, Jalal Ghazi, Posted: Dec 13, 2010

Many Arab journalists are wondering why none of the recently released WikiLeaks cables are critical of Israel, despite the controversy surrounding its wars in Lebanon and Gaza.


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'Most Nations' Oppose Peace Prize to Liu, China Says

China Daily USA, News Report, China Daily, Posted: Dec 10, 2010

China urges U.S.lawmakers to stop any activities on the Liu Xiaobo issue and to change their arrogant and rude attitude.


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Philippine Official Denies RP Sending Rep to Nobel Rites

GMA News.TV, News Report, Jam Sisante, Posted: Dec 09, 2010

A Philippine official refutes reports that the country has changed its mind and is sending a representative to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Norway tomorrow after being criticized for its decision to skip the event.


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WikiLeaks Reveals China's View of Tibet and Taiwan

Sing Tao Daily, News Report, Posted: Dec 09, 2010

Chinese leaders have different opinions about Taiwan, but they all seem to agree on a tough stance on Tibet.


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WikiLeaks: "Mexico a Threat to U.S. Security"

El Universal, News Report, Posted: Dec 06, 2010

Mexico is the only part of Latin America that presents a threat to American security, according to a cable released by WikiLeaks.


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The DREAM Act—Shrinking Towards Reality

New America Media, News Report, Marcelo Ballvé, Posted: Dec 06, 2010

Tinkering with the DREAM Act eligibility requirement could shrink the pool of beneficiaries. But a lot of young people never get close to the DREAM in the first place.


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Rio Crackdown—Cleaning Up Drug Gangs to Create the Olympic City

New America Media, News Report, Michael Fox, Posted: Dec 06, 2010

An eruption of drug-related violence and a crackdown by security forces are both related to Brazil's efforts to show it is safe and stable in advance of the World Cup and Olympics.


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WikiLeaks: U.S. Concerned Over Mexican Drug War

La Opinión, News Report, Posted: Dec 03, 2010

The U.S. government considers the Mexican Army “slow” and “risk averse,” according to documents released by WikiLeaks.


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Documenting the Forgotten Faces of India's AIDS Orphans

New America Media, News Feature, Poornima Weerasekara, Posted: Dec 02, 2010

Retired Dr. Donna Guenther has been traveling to India for many years, working with—and photographing—some of the AIDS pandemic's most vulnerable victims.


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WikiLeaks Exposes Al Jazeera's Achilles’ Heel: Qatar vs. Iran

New America Media, News Analysis, Jalal Ghazi, Posted: Dec 01, 2010

What's most telling about Al Jazeera's reaction to the WikiLeaks is what it did not talk about.


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