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U.N. Peacekeepers Accused of Rape in Central African Republic

U.N. Peacekeepers Accused of Rape in Central African Republic

DAKAR, Senegal — United Nations peacekeepers in the Central African Republic raped or sexually exploited at least eight women and girls last fall, including a young teenager who said she was released only because she had managed to scream, according to a Human Rights Watch report released Thursday...

Source: nytimes

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Photography by the blind present us with a unique glimpse into their world, with the help of her Her Highness Sheikha Arwa Al Qassimi

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Posted: About 10 years ago
Sparks fly at Clinton, Sanders debate over who is more progressive

Sparks fly at Clinton, Sanders debate over who is more progressive

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Source: foxnews
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School-based mindfulness training may reduce stress, trauma

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