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World Links: Japanese PM to Dissolve Parliament, First African Leader on Trial for War Crimes

World Links: Japanese PM to Dissolve Parliament, First African Leader on Trial for War Crimes

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

Jul 13th, 2009 | 0 comments | 841 Views
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Crossing Heaven’s Border: Introduction

Crossing Heaven’s Border: Introduction

(July 1, 2009) North Korean defectors take a life-threatening journey, traveling thousands of miles through China, Laos and Thailand, in the hope of settling as free citizens in South Korea. Intrepid South Korean journalists risk their own lives to capture the action and emotion.

Jul 1st, 2009 | 38 comments | 23,109 Views
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Crossing Heaven’s Border: Video: A North Korean Defector Speaks

Crossing Heaven’s Border: Video: A North Korean Defector Speaks

North Korean defector Myong Hui Eom talks about her daily life in North Korea as a school teacher, a Christian, and finally as a prisoner.

Jun 30th, 2009 | 9 comments | 4,107 Views
(24 votes)
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World Links: U.S Deploys Missile Interceptors to Hawaii, Iran’s Supreme Leader Orders Halt to Street Protests

World Links: U.S Deploys Missile Interceptors to Hawaii, Iran’s Supreme Leader Orders Halt to Street Protests

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

Jun 19th, 2009 | 0 comments | 805 Views
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World Links: South Korea Sends Ships to Border, China Blocks Access to Twitter Ahead of Tiananmen Anniversary

World Links: South Korea Sends Ships to Border, China Blocks Access to Twitter Ahead of Tiananmen Anniversary

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

Jun 2nd, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,068 Views
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World Links: Kim Jong-il Re-elected, Swat Deal Breaks Down

World Links: Kim Jong-il Re-elected, Swat Deal Breaks Down

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

Apr 9th, 2009 | 0 comments | 1,223 Views
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A State of Mind: Resources

A State of Mind: Resources

Learn more about North Korea from these additional web resources.

Sep 11th, 2003 | 0 comments | 2,616 Views
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A State of Mind: Photo Essay: Kim Il Sung Nation

A State of Mind: Photo Essay: Kim Il Sung Nation

Photos essay of North Korea

Sep 11th, 2003 | 0 comments | 4,233 Views
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