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World Links: U.K.’s Prime Minister Refuses to Resign, Suicide Bomber Kills 30 in Mosque Blast

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Jun 5th, 2009

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Jun 5th, 2009

World Links: Police Prevent Commemorations in Tiananmen Square, Opposition Accuses Iranian President of Tainting Country’s Image

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Jun 4th, 2009

World Links: Obama in Middle East, Chinese Firm Buys Hummer from General Motors

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Jun 3rd, 2009

With Trial Looming, Families of U.S. Reporters Detained by North Korea Break Their Silence

After being advised by the State Department to lie low and let diplomacy take its course, today's trial of Laura Ling and Euna Lee in Pyongyang has convinced their families to appeal directly to the North Korean government for the release of their loved ones.

Jun 3rd, 2009

Iraq Refugees in the United States Struggle to Work Amid Economic Crisis

The economic crisis and almost 9 percent unemployment rate in the United States has made it difficult for Iraqi refugees - one of the fastest growing refugee populations in the world - to settle here.

Jun 2nd, 2009