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Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

Military action might appeal to the soul but it isn't a viable option. It won't stop the violence and it isn't what most Syrians want.

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The vagabond king

The vagabond king

When 25-year-old Valentine Strasser seized power in Sierra Leone in 1992, he became the world’s youngest head of state. Today he lives with his mother and spends his days drinking gin by the roadside. What went wrong?

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Romney wins Florida but the battle is far from over

Romney wins Florida but the battle is far from over

We may see a winner as late as March if candidates other than Romney don't run out of money first.

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The cold choice — jobs or jihad

The cold choice — jobs or jihad

The Arab spring uprisings were not prompted by religion as in Iran 1979, writes Olivier Roy — but some think the Arab winter may bring a counter-revolutionary Muslim Reformation. What does the rise of Islamist parties hold for Egyptians and prospects for democracy?

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Isn't it time we backed Bahrain's revolution?

Isn't it time we backed Bahrain's revolution?

As the first anniversary of the uprising approaches, it is time for the west to reassess its support for the regime.

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Sarkozy sets out his stall

Sarkozy sets out his stall

The French president will tack right to head off the threat of Marine Le Pen.

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When Ron Paul met Piers Morgan

When Ron Paul met Piers Morgan

"Once you become a Ron Paul supporter you remain a Ron Paul supporter."

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Israel can be Jewish and democratic

Israel can be Jewish and democratic

A response to Ben White.

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Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri: 3 things to know

Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri: 3 things to know

Another round of states vote for their Republican candidate.

Can Newt make a comeback?

Can Newt make a comeback?

He's already done it twice, but can Gingrich come back a third time?

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