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Women on the Rise in African Politics

Africa now has three female heads of state, after Catherine Samba-Panza of the Central African Republic took office in January. Though women leaders remain the exception in African politics, activists say things are looking up.

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European Officials Denounce US Diplomat's Remark

The head of the European Council says U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland's use of vulgar language about the European Union is "totally unacceptable."

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Syria: UN calls for speeding up pace of lagging chemical weapons elimination

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Special Coordinator of the Joint Mission of the OPCW and the UN Sigrid Kaag speaks to journalists following...

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Attack Last Year on California Power Station Raises Alarm

An unsolved sniper attack last year on an electrical power substation in California that knocked out 17 giant transformers has mobilized industry leaders to beef up physical security at these vital installations. The incident also has some experts...

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