By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/multimedia-hdi031413 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Top Five and Bottom Five Countries in U.N. Ratings World Mar 14, 2013 12:30 PM EST [ngg_images gallery_ids="369" display_type="photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails" gallery_width="600" gallery_height="400"] A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
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