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With Russian Support, U.N. Security Council Adopts Watered-Down Statement on Syria
After months of diplomatic stalemate resulting from the the objections of Russia and China, the U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a statement on the crisis in Syria today.
March 21, 2012
Dropout Nation Outreach
Why do students dropout? And what can be done? Join FRONTLINE’s national outreach campaign and learn about ending the dropout crisis in your community.
March 21, 2012
Syrian Opposition Accused of Serious Human Rights Abuses
Against the backdrop of the Syrian government's brutal crackdown, the tactics of the country's armed opposition groups have received considerably less scrutiny.
March 20, 2012
Should Juvenile Killers Be Sentenced to Life Without Parole?
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two cases today that challenge the constitutionality of sending 14-year-olds away for life after committing murder.
March 20, 2012
After Massacre, U.S. Offers Afghanistan Concessions on Night Raids
In the wake of the March 11 bloody shooting rampage allegedly carried out by Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the U.S. has found itself in a vulnerable position as it attempts to negotiate a strategic-partnership agreement with the Afghan government.
March 20, 2012
Has China Legalized Secret Detentions?
Yesterday, Chinese lawmakers enacted a number of revisions to the country's criminal code ostensibly designed to bring some Western-style protections to the country's legal process.
March 15, 2012
