In Pakistan, No Tears for Imprisoned Doctor

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The Pakistani press does not share the outrage of U.S. lawmakers at the 33-year prison sentence of the doctor who helped the CIA locate Osama bin Laden. In fact, Dr. Shakil Afridi, charged with running a fake vaccination clinic to collect bin Laden's DNA, should be glad he wasn't executed according to some Pakistani dailies.  

 

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By John Hudson

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Switzerland Ponders Michele Bachmann's Dual Citizenship

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By John Hudson

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Indian Media Cast Doubt on Dharun Ravi Verdict

He's a native son of India and the press has his back.

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By John Hudson

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World Reacts to Obama's Security Pledge to Israel

President Obama's pledge that the United States "will always have Israel's back" and will attack Iran if it develops a nuclear weapon reverberated across the world Monday.

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By John Hudson

Feb 21, 2012

Indian Media Grapples with Tyler Clementi Cyberbullying Trial

The cyberbullying trial following the suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi in 2010 may be happening in New Jersey, but in India, the proceedings are being broadcast live as Indian-American defendant Dahrun Ravi faces up to 10-years in state prison.

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By John Hudson

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Rick Perry's Name Is Mud in the Turkish Press

Texas governor Rick Perry caused something of an international incident Monday, suggesting that longtime NATO-ally Turkey was ruled by "Islamic terrorists."

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By John Hudson

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The World Reacts to Clinton's Gay Rights Speech

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By John Hudson

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Europe's Getting a Kick Out of the GOP Field

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By Heather Horn

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By Heather Horn

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By Heather Horn

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World Wonders Why We're So Worked Up Over Casey Anthony

Foreign audiences are captivated by our captivation

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