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11/24/2011 5:34:15 PM
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 Egypt's 'Naked Blogger' Calls On Men To Wear Hijab An Egyptian blogger who sparked controversy last week by posting a photo of herself naked online has also launched a campaign calling on men to don the Islamic headscarf. More  For Afghan Street Kids, Abuse Lurks On Every Corner Poverty and insecurity is thrusting an increased number Afghan children into street work and begging. But as the number of working street children has risen so too have the cases of child abuse and sexual exploitation around the country.More  Slain Azerbaijani Writer Is Buried Azerbaijani writer and journalist Rafiq Tagi, who died four days after being stabbed in a late-night attack in the capital, has been laid to rest in Baku. More  Belarusian Rights Activist Jailed A Belarusian court has sentenced human rights activist Ales Byalyatski to 4 1/2 years in prison for tax evasion. More  KFOR Troops Injured In Kosovo Clash NATO-led peacekeepers say 21 KFOR soldiers have suffered injuries in a clash with protesters in northern Kosovo. More  Regional Russian Protest Turns Political A protest against social conditions in the Russian city of Kirov turned into a political demonstration after local authorities refused to allow the rally. More |
