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It's Impossible For Kids To Glorify War With These Action Figures
A controversial new art project from British artist Darren Cullen takes a look at the harsh reality of war.
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Karzai says U.S. drone strike killed child, won’t sign security deal if similar attacks continue
Afghan president says he won’t sign long-term security agreement if similar attacks continue.
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U.S. looks to bypass Karzai on Afghanistan security deal - latimes.com
latimes.com/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-us-afghanistan-security-deal-karzai-20131126,0,4825313.story
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NSFW Bill Hicks on war in Iraq
The clip from Relentless in which Bill talks about the war in Iraq.
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Afghans describe relatives' deaths in recent U.S. drone strike
Miya Jan was filling potholes on the rutted trail that leads to his village in rugged eastern Afghanistan when he heard the whine of a drone aircraft overhead. The sunburned 28-year-old farmer looked up and saw a gray, narrow-winged drone circling the village. A few minutes later, he said, it fired a missile that landed with a tremendous thud across a stony ridge line.
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Did the Obama Administration Mislead the Public on Syria?
Seymour Hersh thinks so.
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South Korea dismisses Pyongyang's peace call
South Korea has dismissed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's calls for improved ties, urging his government to take nuclear disarmament steps first. Kim Eui-do, South Korean Unification Ministry spokesman, told reporters on Friday that North Korea should first make "sincere" efforts for nuclear disarmament, if it wanted to improve strained ties with Seoul.
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Philippines prepares for historic peace deal
Weeks before Benigno Aquino III was elected president of the Philippines in 2010, the rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front hosted a secret meeting with a high-ranking US embassy official and two American dignitaries. The impending national elections and the stalled peace talks in the southern Philippines dominated dinner conversation.
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'Please stop!', Pope Francis makes plea for peace
Pope Francis made an emotional plea for peace on Sunday in an impromptu addition to comments delivered at his weekly Angelus address in Saint Peter's Square. As the Argentinian-born pontiff wrapped up his regular address to the faithful, he spoke of the upcoming centenary of the outbreak of World War One and said his thoughts were on the Middle East, Iraq and Ukraine in particular.
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Sweden celebrates 200 years of peace
Sweden has not actively taken part in a war since 1814 - breaking even Switzerland's record for peace. One peace and conflict expert has told The Local that Swedes learned the hard way to take the non-confrontational stance.
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Pope Francis tipped to win Nobel Peace Prize
Pope Francis is the favourite to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, according to bookmakers. The Argentinian Pope is now the 5-2 front-runner for the award, which will be announced by the Nobel Institute in Oslo on Friday, according to bookmaker's William Hill. Paddy Power also has him as a strong contender.
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Malala Yousafzai To Become A Canadian Citizen This Month
The young Pakistani education activist who shared this year's Nobel Peace prize will formally receive honorary Canadian citizenship this month.
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Peace between Israel, Palestine could bring $173bn in economic benefits – study
Peace between Israel and Palestine could lead to huge financial benefits. A new study says Israel would gain $123 billion over a decade, while Palestine would gain $50 billion. Violence would lead to losses of $250 billion and $46 billion, respectively.
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Germany is Turning its Old Military Bases Into Nature Reserves
While downsizing the military, Germany sets aside land for wildlife
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An Unpopular Man
Norman Finkelstein was a rock star of the pro-Palestinian movement. Then he came out against BDS.
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Douglas MacArthur, America’s Emperor of Japan
He was a general’s general, tough, unrelenting, a man who embraced the role history thrust on him. He was also haughty and controversial, traits that would lead to his eventual downfall. General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers...
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Laguna Woodstock 2015
Laguna Woodstock 2015 - A day of peace and music celebrating the event that defined a generation that changed the world:
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Nature Therapy: Forestry with Natural Sounds
"Lil Bodhi is is a nature therapy video project to bring the serenity of the natural world into the home or healing environment to provide a more tranquil experience. We strive to use fewer camera cuts and movements to support a soothed and relaxed experience, all while engaging focus through vibrant colors"
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Most Palestinians no longer support two-state solution
More than half of Palestinians no longer support a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel, a survey released on Monday showed, rejecting the goal that has underpinned four decades of international diplomacy. The poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, a leading research group in the Palestinian territories, found that 51 percent of Palestinians oppose the two-state solution while 48 percent support it.
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These Are the Top Contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize
With the Nobel Peace Prize winner due to be announced at 6am ET on Friday, speculation is running rampant about which do-gooder(s) might be taking home the prestigious award. British bookmaker William Hill said it had seen a flurry of last minute betting on the prize, awarded almost every year since 1901 to the candidate who the Nobel committee decides has “done the most or the best work for fraternity between nation...
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