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Nov. 17 1989 was the day civil unrest boiled over in Czechoslovakia. 20 years later, Prague celebrates the peaceful protests that lead to the collapse of communism in what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Vaclav Havel, the former president and dissident played an intergral role in the celebrations. more...
Egyptian protestors besieged the Algerian embassy in Cairo on Thursday in response to reports of attacks on Egyptians following the match between the two countries on Wednesday. more...
After months of quiet, shootouts and hijackings have once again become common in the waters off the coast of Somalia -- and further at sea. more...
Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble is the most important member of Germany's new coalition government. He insists he is loyal to Chancellor Angela Merkel, but he could prove to be a thorn in her side. more...
Security was tight in Kabul on Thursday as Afghan President Hamid Karzai was sworn in for his second term in office. Numerous representatives from the West were there, as were 800 other invited guests. more...
French footballer Thierry Henry has become a hate figure in Ireland after his hand ball on Wednesday saw France qualify for the World Cup. more...
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