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Ugandan antigay bill sparks outrage

Ugandan antigay bill sparks outrage

By late this month or early March, a Ugandan bill that would imprison and, in some cases, execute gays and lesbians, should go before Parliament for a vote. Reporter Rachel Wilcox delves into the controversial legislation. (Photo by riekhavoc)

Keeping up with Haiti via social media

Keeping up with Haiti via social media

Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook are serving as real-time news sources for information on the Haiti earthquake and its aftermath. Social media specialist Jordan Langdon looks at who’s using the new technology.

Rebellion in Iran: U.S. response

Rebellion in Iran: U.S. response

For almost three weeks, supporters of Mousavi have been protesting the recent Iranian presidential election. Reporter Kasey Ruedas Yanna details the United States’ reaction to the clashes. (Photo by .faramarz/Flickr)

Rebellion in Iran

Rebellion in Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has ordered officials to look into ballot fraud allegations after a weekend of protests against President Ahmadinejad’s questionable victory. Reporter Kasey Ruedas updates on what is happening in Iran.

Obama's historic Cairo speech

Obama’s historic Cairo speech

President Obama has called for a “new beginning” in U.S. relations with the Muslim world. Y Gen has the full transcript and video of Obama’s speech given at the University of Cairo, Egypt.

Piracy muddies international waters

Piracy muddies international waters

The recent pirate attack on and rescue of a U.S. ship caught the country’s attention, but as reporter Elissa Underwood explains, the world isn’t out of dangerous waters just yet.