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Dozens killed on voting day in Afghanistan

Sachin Seth
As ballots are counted in Afghanistan, reports have surfaced, despite the media blackout, that at least 27 people, including nine civilians, have been killed across the country in a slew of attacks on voting day, according to Global Post.
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Words lose meaning

Sachin Seth
Murders, killings, deaths, destruction, bombs, war, hate, greed, corruption - all of it is part of life, our society’s gritty underbelly that isn’t hidden under the belly, thanks to journalism.
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African albinos murdered, limbs harvested for magic potions

Sachin Seth
In an age of western media where Archie marrying Veronica is a top story (I can’t believe he’s not choosing Betty!), there just isn’t room for tales from the Dark Continent, even though they tend to sometimes be the most newsworthy international exposé.
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Grey’s Anatomy: License to Kill

Terri Schwartz
Due to illness and scheduling conflicts last night, I only caught the second half of the "Grey's Anatomy" season finale when it first went live on air. Though I rewatched the entire two hour special this morni...
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Grey’s 100th: Ordinary or extraordinary?

Terri Schwartz
It looks like ABC will be featuring the deaths of not one but two young, blonde doctors during next week's season finales. Izzie Stevens, played by "27 Dresses" star Katherine Heigl, veritably signed her death ...
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India’s malnutrition problem growing

Sachin Seth
Hunger and malnutrition are serious issues in African society. Several African nations shamefully boast outrageous starvation and poverty rates, however there are parts of one nation that are in even worse shape. India.
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UN building hit in Gaza

Sachin Seth
Even though we all know Israel officially crossed the line a long time ago, attacking the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza cements their status as being absolutely out of their minds.
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Death toll rising in Gaza

Sachin Seth
Eighteen days and no end in sight. On Sunday Israeli troops pushed further into Gaza, as Israeli officials said they were closing in on accomplishing their objective of breaking Hamas, the New York Times reports.
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Attacks on Gaza continue for seventh day

Sachin Seth
Israel's attacks on Gaza strengthened Friday after bombs killed a top Hamas commander, African Free Press reports. The attacks, now entering their seventh day, have resulted in the deaths of at least 420 and more than 2000 injuries. The UN has said that nearly 25 per cent of the dead are civilians.