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13 Famous Murdered Women You May Or May Not Have Heard Of

An Afghan women's rights activist was killed Monday. Here's a list of some of the most famous women who died fighting for a cause.

Monsieur Hollande Goes To Algeria: What's At Stake?

For the first time, a French president will make an official voyage to Algeria before going to Morocco.

Kim Jong-Un Wins Time's 'Person Of The Year' Reader Poll

The supreme leader of North Korea won the readers' poll, but it's uncertain if Time editors will decree him "Person of the Year."

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White Majority In US To Vanish By Mid-Century: Census

The U.S. is set to become older and more diverse -- something that will likely reshape the nation's political map.

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Egypt’s Opposition Urges Vote Against Disputed Charter Instead Of Boycott

After weeks of protests, the liberal, secular opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi have urged supporters to vote against a controversial draft constitution, but added they would return to their earlier stance to boycott the public referendum if the conditions they have put forward were not met.

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets After Chinese Plane Enters Disputed Airspace

Japanese scrambled F-15 fighters after a Chinese government plane entered the airspace over a set of disputed islands under Japan’s administration in the East China Sea.

Syrian Regime Forces Fired Scud Missiles At Rebels, US Official Says

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s forces have begun to fire Scud ballistic missiles at the rebels, says a U.S. official.

US Failed To Predict North Korea Rocket

U.S. intelligence failed to predict the North Korean rocket launch, CBS News reports. And the satellite’s orbit seemed to be unstable.

US Recognizes Syrian Opposition As Assad's End Draws Near

The U.S. and international Friends of Syria group threw their support behind the Free Syrian army, bolstering the opposition.

US Has Outdated System For Identification, Storage Of Secret Information: Report

The federal government has an outdated and chaotic system for organizing secret national security information, the Public Interest Declassification Board reports.

Cholera Plagues Haiti As UN Appeals For Relief Funds

The U.N. has requested $2.2 billion to battle a cholera epidemic in Haiti that has killed nearly 8,000 people since 2010.

Chris Christie Weight: Is New Jersey Governor Too Fat To Be President? He Says 'No'

Does New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s weight make him unfit to be president? The governor shot down that idea when he sat down with Barbara Walters.

Vote No: Morsi's Opposition To Constitutional Referendum Abandons Boycott

The coming together of a fragmented opposition with an ineffective message may represent a step forward for anti-Islamist efforts.

North Korean Missile Launch Success: China, Japan and the UN React

North Korea's successful rocket launch has stirred-up a host of reactions, and escalated tensions in the East Asia area.

Romney Ad About Obama Moving Jeep Production To China Named 'Lie of the Year'

PolitiFact has named Mitt Romney's claim and subsequent ad about Barack Obama shifting Jeep production away from the U.S. and into China the "lie of the year."

Chavez In Recovery After Cancer Operation, Says Venezuelan Vice President

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has survived a six-hour emergency operation in Cuba where surgeons removed cancerous tissue from his body.

Why Wildlife Poaching Is A Big Problem, Even If You Don't Care About Rhinos

A new report from the World Wildlife Fund shows how illicit animal poaching has become a national security problem.

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Jimmy Carter For Marijuana Legalization, Says Imprisonment 'Out Of Control'

The Democrat told CNN too many lives have been ruined because of unnecessary marijuana arrests.

Can US Estate Tax Avert The Fiscal Cliff? These Rich Progressives Think So

A group of the nation's wealthiest citizens is urging the U.S. Congress to raise the tax rate for this affluent segment.

Voting On Egypt’s Draft Constitution Begins Abroad

Voting on a controversial draft constitution commenced Wednesday with Egyptians living abroad casting their votes.

France And Algeria: What Can The Upcoming Summit Accomplish?

President Bouteflika will meet with his French counterpart Dec. 19 and 20 in the capital, Algiers.

US Recognizes Syrian Opposition Coalition

The U.S. recognizes the recently formed coalition of Syrian rebels as the “legitimate representative” of the people, President Obama said.

Chavez Surgery Successful, VP Says

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's cancer operation in Cuba Tuesday was a success, his vice president said.

Drones? No, Vultures: Sudanese Media Ruffles Feathers Over Alleged Israeli Spy Bird

After Sudan caught a vulture with an Israeli GPS device attached, Khartoum media called it spying -- but ecologists called it science.

North Korea Launches Satellite; US Confirms Object In Orbit

North Korea launched its second long-range rocket of 2012. Unlike the first, it succeeded and apparently put a satellite into space.

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Afghanistan Failing To Protect Women Against Violence, UN Says

Afghanistan’s justice system has failed to protect women and girls who are targeted by acts of violence, according to a recent U.N. report.

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Mali Appoints Prime Minister Sissoko To Replace Diarra As Upheaval Drags On

In Bamako, the quick appointment of Prime Minister Django Sissoko to replace Diarra is just one more chapter in Mali's ongoing saga.

Chinese Government Allows Rare Protest in Beijing Over High-Speed Railway

Protests over a new high-speed railway project in Beijing were not stopped by local officials. Has China's government softened up on dissenters?

Syrian Refugee Numbers Soar As US Classifies Faction Of Free Syrian Army As Terrorists

The number of Syrian refugees is expected to top 700,000 by the end of the year, the U.N. said.

Powerful Enemies: South African Churches Blast ANC And Zuma For 'Moral Decay'

The country's leaders, the church group charged, have "largely lost their moral compass.”

Colin Powell: US Military Women Deserve Similar Abortion Coverage As Civilians

Women in the U.S. armed forces aren't covered by their insurance if they request an abortion after rape or incest. Powell is spearheading an effort to change that.