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What's grabbing the headlines across the seven continents, with links to key background information on the countries and players involved.

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From terrorism to globalization, these are the issues that shape the world stage and affect America the most.

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These coalitions shape policy and drive alliances across the globe.

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Latin America (112)

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Global Media (103)
See how news outlets from different countries cover events in their areas.

Global News Terms (49)
From peshmerga to politburo, discover the meaning behind words often found in world news stories.

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