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Battle Over Holiday Greetings
Half of Americans (49%) think that stores and businesses should greet their customers with “happy holidays” or “season’s greetings” instead of “merry Christmas” out of respect for people of different faiths.
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Baucus to Beijing Brings TPA, Trade Troubles
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Split Personality: Ukrainians on the EU versus Russia
I recently came across the article "Goodbye Putin" in the December 14 edition of The Economist, stating that while President Viktor Yanukovich had made a choice to align the country with Russia, the people of Ukraine - by taking to the streets - had chosen a European future. The author put forth the idea that "a majority of Ukrainians share the crowed's aim of integration with the EU." But it's not that simple.
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US-Saudi Arabia Relations (Arabic)
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Talking About Immigration in Madison
A guest post from Juliana Kerr on the state of the immigration debate in Wisconsin.
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Photo of the Week
Farmers in Kibachenje, Kenya, look through enrollment materials for the 2014 season.
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Interview with Rikin Gandhi: How Digital Technology Can Enhance Development
Rikin Gandhi, CEO of Digital Green, highlights how technology can enhance agricultural productivity and development by facilitating information exchange within rural communities.
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Six in Ten Afghans Think 2014 Election Outcome will Improve Their Lives
With presidential elections scheduled for 2014, the July 2013 survey found an increasing percentage of Afghans saying that the country is going in the right direction (57%).
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Commentary- The Road to Good Nutrition Is One We Must Walk Together
We are witnessing a pivotal moment for nutrition.