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Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move

Vietnam has been greatly transformed in the 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. Poverty has been virtually eliminated. Globalization has added both pressures and opportunities. Vietnam today is young, on the move and changing fast.

Israeli Military Intervenes in Syrian Sectarian Violence

Israel launched airstrikes on Syria on Wednesday and threatened to strike government forces there if clashes persisted between pro-government fighters and militiamen from the Druse minority.

Families Are Split as Pakistan Deports Thousands of Afghan Refugees

Many undocumented Afghan migrants have Pakistani spouses and have lived in the country for years. Nevertheless, the government says they must leave.

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