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• What Do We Know About Kim Jong Un's Wife?

  

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is married - and has been since 2009. What do we know about the 'mystery lady' - and why are we just hearing about her now? Read more

  The 26 July 2012 by   Periscope
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• Scientists Create Jellyfish From Rat Hearts

  

  The medusoid. Photo credit: Caltech/Harvard University. The background Scientists have created an artificial jellyfish using rat hearts and silicone. The... Read more

  The 24 July 2012 by   Periscope
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• Public-Private Dialogue and International Development

  

  In his article in the most recent USAID Frontlines publication, Eric Postel, Assistant Administrator for Economic Growth, Education and Environment, gave CIPE ... Read more

  The 23 July 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Who Gains from London 2012?

  

  Olympic president Jacques Rogge praised Games organisers for creating a 'legacy'. But some commentators are sceptical that there will be any benefits for... Read more

  The 23 July 2012 by   Periscope
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• State Vs. Market – a False Dichotomy

  

  Reasonable people can disagree about the role of state in economic affairs, especially in times of crisis, and what types of services governments should... Read more

  The 19 July 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• Fed’s Bernanke Faces Paul for Last Time

  

  Texas Congressman Ron Paul quizzed Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for the last time on Wednesday, as the 76-year-old House representative prepares to... Read more

  The 19 July 2012 by   Dan90017
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• Dark Knight Rises Reviewers Receive Death Threats

  

  Reviewers of the Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan's trilogy-ending new film, received death threats when they posted negative reviews. So what's going on?... Read more

  The 19 July 2012 by   Periscope
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• German Circumcision Case Causes Global Debate

  

  Jews in Iran praying. The German circumcision case has had global repercussions. Photocredit: Sajjadi Livejournal The background Jewish and Muslim communities... Read more

  The 18 July 2012 by   Periscope
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• Batman Animated: The Best and Worst

  

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  The 15 July 2012 by   Antiscribe.com
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• Biggest Massacre in Syria to Date at Tremseh; Over 200 Killed

  

  As the biggest massacre yet (to be confirmed) in Syria sees over 200 killed, is the Syrian regime finally cracking? Read more

  The 13 July 2012 by   Periscope
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