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Global News Blog Syrian government takes full control of Aleppo after 4 years
Almost 40,000 fighters and civilians were evacuated from the city since Wednesday, which has been divided into rebel and government parts since 2012.
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Passcode How The Citizen Lab polices the world's digital spies
University of Toronto professor Ron Deibert launched The Citizen Lab in 2001 to become the 'CSI of the internet.' Since then, it has become one of the leading watchdogs for digital censorship and online suppression.
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Change Agent This 13-year-old formed a charity that has helped provide 500,000-plus meals
The Jefferson Awards Foundation, which honors volunteerism, recognized Will Lourcey this year for his work fighting hunger and poverty.
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How news sites handled graphic photos of Russian ambassador’s murder
An image of the gunman, taken by Associated Press photographer Burhan Ozbilici, promises to become iconic. Is it too graphic to publish?
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Against ISIS, Jordan has a big gun: social cohesion
Fearing 'another Mosul,' residents of Karak rushed to join a battle against Islamic State militants. Jordanians have joined ISIS abroad, but at home, a sense of civic duty has made the country hostile territory for the extremists.
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Passcode Could US-Russia feud over hacks lead to digital detente?
Experts have been trying for years to forge norms for how militaries around the world should operate in cyberspace. Now, tensions between Moscow and Washington over recent political breaches may energize that effort.
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Passcode Voices Opinion: What some lawmakers still don't get about encryption
A congressional report says encryption makes America safer. Why are these two Representatives refusing to sign on?
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Difference Maker This woman has helped more than 4,500 disabled people get jobs
When Shanti Raghavan’s brother started losing his sight, she began to learn about ways he could adjust. She then wanted to use that knowledge to assist others.
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US students abroad emerge as unofficial ambassadors for Trump's America
As the world watched the US presidential election, American students studying in Europe took it upon themselves to combat stereotypes, ease fears, and provide a more nuanced understanding of Donald Trump's victory.
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First Look Why the Dalai Lama is no longer welcome in Mongolia
The Tibetan leader will not be welcomed again, announced the Mongolian government after China protested his most recent visit.
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In Europe, a Christmas in the shadow of terrorism, divisive politics
Holiday escapism might be elusive this year for Europeans burdened by the threat of terrorism, argument-inducing politics, and the prospect of uncertain economic times ahead.
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Assad's move: After Aleppo, could Idlib be next?
The war in Syria is far from over, and the anti-Assad rebels have vowed to fight on. Many are congregated in Idlib province. But before the Syrian president elects to go after them, he has other options to consider.
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Passcode How smartphones could prevent drunk driving
Israeli researchers have developed a method that accurately gauges sobriety using smartphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers. While the technology may push the bounds of digital privacy, it could also save lives.
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First Look Would a US embassy in Jerusalem bring peace to the region?
The Israeli ambassador to the US said it would in a speech he gave Tuesday. But such a suggestion has enraged Democrats and top Palestinian officials.
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December 22, 2016
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Jade (l.) and Camden Evans sit on the lap of their dad, Heath Evan, as they watch an elaborate display of Christmas lights flash and blink to a soundtrack of holiday music at a home in Jenks, Okla.
Blogs
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Difference Maker This woman has helped more than 4,500 disabled people get jobs
When Shanti Raghavan’s brother started losing his sight, she began to learn about ways he could adjust. She then wanted to use that knowledge to assist others.
- Change Agent This 13-year-old formed a charity that has helped provide 500,000-plus meals
- Difference Maker The woman behind #OscarsSoWhite
- Change Agent Five ways to give when you’re short on money
- Change Agent How forensics is boosting the battle against wildlife trade
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US smoking rate sees faster decline
The two percentage point one-year drop is the largest in two decades.
- Worst forms of famine see decline
- Progress Watch Global rate of deforestation has been halved since the 1990s
- Progress Watch Extreme poverty could cease to exist in 15 years
- The Bite Americans are learning more about food, and eating better
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First Look After losing doping appeal, Russia to be banned from Paralympic Games (+video)
The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced that Russia will not be able to compete in the Paralympic Games in Rio next month.
- First Look Speedo to donate part of Lochte sponsorship fee to benefit children in Brazil
- Why Rio's legacy could be a positive for the Olympic movement (+video)
- Ethiopia says marathoner, who fears for his life, to be welcomed as hero
- First Look Japan PM Abe appears at Olympics closing ceremony dressed as Mario
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How smartphones could prevent drunk driving
Israeli researchers have developed a method that accurately gauges sobriety using smartphones, smartwatches, and fitness trackers. While the technology may push the bounds of digital privacy, it could also save lives.
- How The Citizen Lab polices the world's digital spies
- Could US-Russia feud over hacks lead to digital detente?
- Passcode Voices Opinion: What some lawmakers still don't get about encryption
- Sponsor Content Stopping small devices from causing massive Internet disruptions
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Syrian government takes full control of Aleppo after 4 years
Almost 40,000 fighters and civilians were evacuated from the city since Wednesday, which has been divided into rebel and government parts since 2012.
- Who betrayed Anne Frank? Maybe no one.
- Did the news media overlook the world's biggest religious gathering? (+video)
- Brazilians rush to support shattered Chapecoense soccer club
- Hundreds displaced in east Aleppo as Syrian army advances
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First Look Kinshasa faces turmoil as Congolese president refuses to step down
Military and police deployed across the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as president Joseph Kabila says he intends to remain in power after the end of his term, with new elections delayed indefinitely.
- Nigerian church collapses, 160 dead, says hospital director
- Focus To fight poverty in Africa, a new-old solution: cash handouts
- Amid fragile calm, Ethiopia's government faces critical juncture
- First Look Fake US embassy in Ghana operated for 'about a decade'
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Latin America Monitor How will Cuba react if relations with the US reverse under Trump?
It's hard to know what direction US-Cuba relations will take once Donald Trump is in the White House, but Cubans are already contemplating the consequences of a reversal of President Obama's normalization process.
- Latin America Monitor Will an incipient wave of elections change the face of Latin America?
- Latin America Monitor Why the US-Cuba thaw should continue
- Latin America Monitor Latin America's deepening relationship with China speaks of a new world order
- Despite turmoil, Brazil keeps up push to jail corrupt politicians
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First Look Sao Tome won over by 'One China' as it parts diplomatic ways with Taiwan
Sao Tome and Principe will reportedly seek to restore diplomatic ties with China after ending its recognition of Taiwan, leaving the island with only 21 diplomatic allies.
- First Look Relations already tense, China warship seizes US Navy underwater drone
- First Look China installed weapons on hotspot islands in South China Sea, report says
- For Japan's Abe, a moment to end World War II with Russia?
- Jakarta Christian governor trial tests Indonesia's religious freedom (+video)
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In Nepal, 'appalling' river runs cleaner in wake of unusual partnership
Campaigns to clean the river have often quickly fizzled out. But the Safai Abhiyaan is in its third year and attracts hundreds of people who are willing to brave the polluted waters every Saturday to fish out trash.
- Inhabit Vietnam battles erosion of beaches – and of tourism
- Briefing The Trump presidency: What's in store for US allies?
- Briefing The Trump presidency: What will it change in the Middle East? (+video)
- Pakistan train collision kills at least 11 - hospital official
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In Europe, a Christmas in the shadow of terrorism, divisive politics
Holiday escapism might be elusive this year for Europeans burdened by the threat of terrorism, argument-inducing politics, and the prospect of uncertain economic times ahead.
- First Look ISIS claims attack on German Christmas tradition, as critics blame migrant policy
- Attack on Berlin Christmas market strikes at heart of German tradition
- Truck slams into Christmas market in Berlin. Terrorist attack?
- How Germany plans to crack down on fake news
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Assad's move: After Aleppo, could Idlib be next?
The war in Syria is far from over, and the anti-Assad rebels have vowed to fight on. Many are congregated in Idlib province. But before the Syrian president elects to go after them, he has other options to consider.
- Against ISIS, Jordan has a big gun: social cohesion
- Iraqis fighting ISIS show unity: why that still eludes their politicians
- First Look Bana al-Abed, the 7-year-old Syrian Twitter star, escapes from Aleppo
- Surge in Israeli donations to their sworn enemies – Syrians
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