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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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