The Middle East's New Map

Arbitrary colonial borders contribute to modern-day tensions
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Theologians Battle Female Circumcision

The Koran forbids the mutilation of any creature of God
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Dueling Images Woo India’s Women

In India, traditional gender roles are coming into conflict with new images of women generated by the entertainment industry.
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Unifying the UN

The UN can provide global leadership by updating policies and practices on sustainable development, aid and environmental protection
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The Al Qaeda Challenge

Al Qaeda manages to recruit followers within enemy territory
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