Iraq: Executing Terrorists

Has Iraq’s extensive use of the death penalty done anything to deter terrorism?

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United States: Cruel and Unusual

There is a recent decline of capital punishment in one of the two remaining industrialized nations with the death penalty.

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Barclays Premier League: The New Roman Circus?

How the bosses of English football are using an ages-old concept to globalize entertainment for the masses.

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Women Taking Over the Ivory Tower: Marketplace Morning Report Transcript

In which of the following regions do women account for the largest share of college students? A: North America, B: Latin America, C: Eastern Europe, D: Sub Saharan Africa

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That Eerie Feeling About Saudi Arabia

Is the Saudi monarchy echoing the final stages of the Shah’s monarchy in Iran?

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Iran’s High Volume of Executions

Iran is likely the world’s second-most prolific user of the death penalty.

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Saudi Arabia’s Execution Flurry

A recent mass execution puts into focus Saudi Arabia’s heavy use of the death penalty.

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North Korea: China’s Tar Baby

Why does Beijing prop up an unhelpful ally regime that could spark a major war?

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Polish Democracy: Fighting Ghosts of the Past

Is Poland turning into another South Africa, where strong suspicions disable the country and hollow out the economy?

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U.S. Economy: A Money Laundering Operation?

America is emerging as safe haven for the world’s super-rich and their money – honest and ill-gotten alike.

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