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Must Reads: An Afghan slaying and stalling on Mali

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Young fighters display their Koranic studies notes for a journalist as their Islamist commanders look on in Douentza, Mali, in September. (Baba Ahmed / Associated Press / September 27, 2012)

By Emily Alpert

December 9, 2012, 5:00 a.m.

From turmoil in Mali to a green gladiator in Iran, here are five stories you shouldn't miss from the past week in global news:

Plan for military intervention in Mali stalls

Iran's subtle, persistent voice for environmentalism

U.S. gingerly expands security role in Central America

Slaying of Afghan polio program worker raises questions

European nations criticize Israel over E-1 settlement plan

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