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Feb 11

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Has justice taken a backseat to civil order in Egypt’s courts?

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Egypt’s judiciary, once renowned as fiercely independent, now faces criticism for the harsh and lengthy imprisonment of political prisoners under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Special correspondent Nick Schifrin talks with one family who have tirelessly fought for…

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Sep 11

Cuba to pardon 3,500 ahead of Pope visit

By Jaclyn Diaz

Cuba has declared it will pardon over 3,500 prisoners in the next 72 hours as a humanitarian gesture ahead of Pope Francis’s visit to Cuba next week.

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Nov 19

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With President Obama’s Visit, Myanmar Looks Towards Greater Democracy

With President Obama's Visit, Myanmar Looks Towards Greater Democracy…

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Jul 13

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Analysts Ask: What’s Next for Cuba?

Margaret Warner discusses Cuba's political and economic future with two analysts.

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Jul 13

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Cuba Back in Spotlight With Release of Prisoners

Cuba is back in the news spotlight after the release of political prisoners and a TV appearance by Fidel Castro.

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Jul 08

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News Wrap: Cuban Government Promises to Release Political Prisoners

In other news Thursday, Cuba's government promised to release 52 dissidents over the few months. Also, three men believed to have ties to al-Qaida have been arrested in Norwayand Germany.

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