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“The Libyan student sank like a stone.”

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Confidential memo from the US Embassy in Cairo.

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Haiti doesn’t let people turn into ever-cranking machines.

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“Putin’s eyes turn to those of a killer.”

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Were the Tibetans peaceful monks or ferocious warriors?

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In Panama, smuggled cash is laundered at the airport.

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My babies are my 40 students. I have no babies and lots of babies.

By: Joe Alterio

Q for Saddam Hussein: “What are your intentions?”