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1/15/2011 9:08:07 AM
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Wikipedia, Knowledge Trove And Monument To The Times, Turns 10
Fans and organizers in 100 countries will hold events commemorating a project of an equally global nature: Wikipedia, the user-generated, free online encyclopedia that has become an indispensable source of knowledge for millions. More 
Tunisia PM In As President Flees
Tunisia's president had fled the country and the north African nation’s prime minister will step in as interim leader. The dramatic events came amid an intensifying wave of nation-wide protests against the leadership of President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali, who had been in power for 23 years. Some are calling this Tunisia’s "Jasmine Revolution." More The Czech Republic has granted political asylum to a former Ukrainian minister wanted at home on charges of abusing his office. He's been in a Czech jail since October facing extradition on charges his supporters say are politically motivated. More Kazakh Authorities Seize Newspapers A spokesman said the latest issue contained articles criticizing the proposed national referendum on prolonging President Nursultan Nazarbaev's term in office until 2020. More 
Kyrgyz Opposition Supporter 'Attacked'
A legislator in the opposition Ata-Meken parliamentary group has asked police to investigate the attack to determine whether it was politically motivated. More 
Another Uzbek Inmate Dies Suspiciously In Prison
The body of Abdulfattoh Raimokhunov, 48, was given to his relatives in the Andijon region on January 11. According to his death certificate, Raimokhunov died of a heart attack on January 8 in the Jasliq (Youth) prison in southwestern Uzbekistan. More 
Art For Squabbling's Sake
Uh oh, there's another art scandal tainting a new EU Presidency in the hallowed halls of the Council of Europe. More 
The Rundown - January 14
News and opinions on RFE/RL's broadcast region. More 
Assessing the Jihadist Threat To Azerbaijan
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A Representative Sample
In a recent post, I wrote about the role of universities in fostering the “liquid networks” that many sociologists believe are necessary for fostering innovation (to say nothing of personal satisfaction). More 
'The Blender,' RFE/RL's New Weekly Podcast
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