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World Links: China Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Death Toll in Indonesia Reaches 1,100

World Links: China Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Death Toll in Indonesia Reaches 1,100

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Oct 1st, 2009 | 0 comments | 387 Views
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World Links: U.S. May Expand Embassy in Pakistan, Conservative MPs Step Down as U.K. Expense Scandal Widens

World Links: U.S. May Expand Embassy in Pakistan, Conservative MPs Step Down as U.K. Expense Scandal Widens

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

May 28th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,116 Views
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World Links: Obama in Iraq, Rwandans Mark 15th Anniversary of Genocide

World Links: Obama in Iraq, Rwandans Mark 15th Anniversary of Genocide

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Apr 7th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,325 Views
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Pakistan at the Polls: Video: You Cannot Hide from Allah

Pakistan at the Polls: Video: You Cannot Hide from Allah

In this episode of Focal Point, meet the Michael Bloomberg of Pakistan, a man of humble origins who hits the jackpot and decides to run for mayor of his hometown.

Mar 4th, 2009 | 2 comments | 3,522 Views
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Japanese Destroyer Docks in China

Japanese Destroyer Docks in China

For the first time since World War II, a Japanese warship is docked in China.

Jun 24th, 2008 | 6 comments | 4,156 Views
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China Prep: Production Diary

China Prep: Production Diary

Director Marije Meerman blogs from China, where she's shooting a film about the gaokao, China's national college entrance exam.

Jun 18th, 2008 | 2 comments | 4,216 Views
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China Prep: Chinese Students Return to School at Earthquake’s Epicenter

China Prep: Chinese Students Return to School at Earthquake’s Epicenter

The first students returned to school in Wenchuan, China, the epicenter of last month’s devastating earthquake, which killed nearly 70,000 people.

Jun 4th, 2008 | 0 comments | 2,696 Views
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