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North Korea Faces 2nd Leadership Change In 60 Years

Intelligence analysts are scrambling to assess North Korea's designated leader Kim Jong Un, of whom very little is known. He is untested, and North Korea watchers wonder whether he will be challenged by the military or others in the leadership elite. Similar questions were raised about his father when he took over following the death of Kim Il Sung in 1994.
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Fear: North Korean Power Struggle Could Start War

The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has created uncertainty about the government that controls one of the most oppressive countries in the world. There are concerns of a brewing power struggle following Kim's death. Analysts say the U.S. and its allies have no detailed contingency plans if the situation there spins out of control.
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India's Techies Angered Over Internet Censorship Plan

Millions of India's young people are cutting edge when it comes to high-tech. Yet the country is still very conservative by Western standards, and a government minister recently said that offensive material on the web should be removed. The statement has angered the nation's tech community who say the idea infringes on democracy and is possibly illegal.
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New Law Aims To Shine Light On Conflict Metals

U.S. companies might soon be required to publish where they get their rare metals for all those electronics consumers buy. And activists hope that it will be one small step toward resolving long running conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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How Will A New Leader Handle North Korea's Nukes?

Reliable details about North Korea's nuclear weapons are hard to come by, but the country is believed to have between four and 10 nuclear bombs. The country's political transition adds to the uncertainty surrounding the nuclear program.
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Angels Send Message Of Peace To Juarez, Mexico

Young evangelicals are dressing up in silver makeup and wings made from cast-off comforters to spread their message of peace in this violent border city. They say they're no longer afraid of confronting murderers and corrupt police: "We're in God's hands."

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