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  • Three people bent over water pipe (Courtesy Dan Saulnier)

    Volunteer Engineers Travel Around the World to Help

    These volunteer engineers (above) are building a pipeline to bring clean water to a Honduran village for the first time. Learn how U.S.-trained volunteer engineers, architects and others are helping the developing world to build infrastructure and train local workers.

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    Edward Kennedy: A Life of Global Engagement

    Senator Edward M. Kennedy (1932–2009) was a leading voice for human rights, social justice and democracy throughout the world. In the 1980s, Kennedy worked to end apartheid in South Africa. President Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral service for Kennedy.

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    Ramadan Around the World: A Mosaic of Traditions

    Muslims around the world observe the month of Ramadan in different ways, blending their countries’ cultural customs with Islamic traditions of prayer and fasting. Share images that complete the phrase “Islam is ...” and join the discussion at our Talking Faith blog.

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  • Restarting Stalled Peace Talks

    After meeting in London, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Special Envoy Mitchell say Israeli and Palestinian leaders need to resume “meaningful” negotiations.

  • Limited U.S. Visas for Honduras

    The Obama administration has temporarily suspended nonemergency, nonimmigrant visa services in Honduras and is conducting a full review of its visa policies in the country.
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