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Although Russia’s official decision to recognize the Taliban came as a surprise, many countries already unofficially acknowledge the de facto government, and some argue that Western recognition may be the best way to help the Afghan people.
Read MoreThe Human Cost of Illegal Fishing in Thailand
The global seafood industry’s demand has fueled illegal fishing practices, like forced labor and human trafficking, with Thailand being a hotspot of these illicit affairs.
Read MoreThe Dire State of Education and Health Care in Syria
Education and health support are increasingly important in Syria's present and future for the over two million children without education.
Read MoreThe Dalai Lama Announces His Succession Plan
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Read MoreChina’s Waste Revolution: Turning Garbage into Energy
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Summiting Mount Everest has long been the ultimate challenge for mountaineers, but rising death rates and visitor congestion have put a spotlight on its ethics.
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Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended its second woman prime minister, just like it did to its first, raising concerns about democracy and gender biases in Thai politics.
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