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Exploring Motive in BBC Murder Confession
Veteran BBC broadcaster Ray Gosling's on-air admission that he killed a lover dying of AIDS is stirring debate about whether he should be prosecuted.
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February 19, 2010
Obama's Balancing Act
Newsy.com tracks reaction to U.S. President Barack Obama's unprecedented speech to the Islamic world.
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June 4, 2009
Looking Back for Answers
The current outbreak of swine flu is generating news around the world, and many are looking to history to put it all in perspective.
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April 28, 2009
Pakistan's Nuclear Tinder Box
What if Al Qaeda and the Taliban got a hold of nuclear weapons? As they spread into Pakistan, this seems a possibility. Newsy.com follows the conversation about what the U.S. should do.
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May 5, 2009
Ahoy! European Parliament Sees Pirates and the Right
Pirates enter politics and the conservatives find a base. Is this European shift a "return to reality" or the arrival of "extremists and thugs"? Newsy.com takes a look.
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June 10, 2009
Not Your Typical Theme Park
China's first ever sex park is demolished before it opens. Newsy.com looks at perspectives on the theme park closing.
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May 18, 2009
Obama and Iran: World Reaction
U.S. President Barack Obama has been criticized for being too cautious when it comes to Iran. Newsy.com examines the issue.
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June 22, 2009
Pandemic or Pandemonium?
The World Health Organization has raised the pandemic alert to level six- but should you really be worried? Newsy.com takes a look.
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June 12, 2009
France Considers Tags for Abusive Husbands
The French parliament is debating a proposal to electronically tag abusive husbands and ban psychological abuse.
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February 27, 2010
Cluster Bombs Ignite International Debate
More than 100 nations – including 18 NATO allies and Afghanistan – have signed a new treaty banning cluster bombs, but the United States has not. Newsy.com examines how much impact this new ban will have without American support.
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December 4, 2008
The Skinny on Beauty
The Miss Universe Australia competition is under global scrutiny after doctors warn a finalist is severely malnourished.
April 24, 2009
Biden: Mideast Talks an Opportunity for Peace
The United States is trying again to restart peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis. But does its presence in the region harm or heal the negotiations?
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March 9, 2010
Tiananmen's Taboo Twenty
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Newsy.com takes a look at the taboo subject matter and China’s move toward democracy.
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June 4, 2009
China Riots: Two Very Different Stories
A riot broke out in western China Sunday with over 140 killed and several hundred wounded- but who's to blame?
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July 6, 2009
A New Cold War?
Japanese media are reporting a North Korean missile threat to Hawaii. Newsy.com looks at opinions on the U.S. response.
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June 25, 2009
Viral Confusion
Reports about the ongoing H1N1 virus outbreak differs on various parts of the globe. Newsy.com takes a look at what countries are saying.
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May 4, 2009
American Arrested Not Top Al Qaeda Spokesman
Pakistani officials take back claims they arrested a "most wanted" member of al Qaeda.
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March 8, 2010
South Australia Bans Plastic Bags
South Australia banned plastic shopping bags. Newsy.com looks at the mixed reactions to the move.
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May 6, 2009
UK Ends Combat Ops in Iraq
After six years in Iraq, the UK has formally ended combat operations.
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April 30, 2009
Soccer, Politics and the Daila Lama
A peace conference to promote the World Cup in South Africa was called off due to the government's refusal to give a visa to the Dalai Lama. Newsy.com takes a look at the controversy.
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March 25, 2009
Newsy In-Depth: Israel and the U.S.
Newsy.com takes a deeper look into a complicated issue- Israel-U.S. relations and the matter of settlements.
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June 20, 2009
CNN: Out-Twitted on Iran?
Demonstrators filled the streets of Tehran over the weekend and outrage filled the Internet with complaints about CNN’s coverage – or non-coverage – of the violence.
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June 15, 2009
North Korea's Newest Threat
North Korea’s Leader Kim Jong-il says he’s going to start his nuclear program in earnest unless the United Nations lifts sanctions and apologizes. Newsy.com has the story.
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April 30, 2009
Challenging Ahmadinejad
Iran's presidential election is on Friday, June 12. Newsy.com looks specifically at one challenger vying for an upset win.
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June 11, 2009
Eastern Influence in Africa
China is offering a helpful hand in Zimbabwe's financial woes, or are they? Newsy.com looks at differing perspectives.
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July 5, 2009
Tracking an Outbreak
Newsy.com examines worldwide coverage of the swine flu in Mexico, the United States and other countries.
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April 26, 2009
All Eyes on Pakistan
The Pakistan-Taliban peace agreement is officially over. What does this mean for the rest of the world? Newsy.com follows the perspectives as the story continues to unfold.
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May 6, 2009
12 Years Hard Labor for U.S. Journalists
U.S. journalists are found guilty of "hostile acts" and illegal entry and sentenced to 12 years in a North Korea labor camp. Newsy.com looks at the different perspectives surrounding their capture.
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June 8, 2009
Key Sunni Party Vows Iraq Election Boycott
A key Sunni Arab party is threatening to boycott Iraq's upcoming elections in March.
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February 22, 2010
Taliban On the Move
The Taliban presence in the Middle East grows as they expand their control of Pakistani territory. Newsy.com looks at why this is happening, and what comes next.
April 23, 2009

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