Must Reads: An Afghan slaying and stalling on Mali
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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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