Europeans had common ancestors 1000 years ago
The results confirm decade-old mathematical models, but will nevertheless come as a surprise to Europeans accustomed to thinking of ancient nations composed of distinct ethnic groups like "Germans", "Irish" or "Serbs". "What's remarkable about this is …
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Asian acrimony
The country's economic prosperity placated its ethnic minorities, predominantly Chinese who compose a quarter of Malaysia's 28 million people, and the Indians, roughly 15 per cent of the Malaysian population. … Sunday's electoral result will enable …
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5 reasons Syria's war suddenly looks more dangerous
Others contend that if the United States remains on the sidelines, regional actors will fight each other to "inherit" Syria, and hostile states such as Iran and North Korea will take note of American hesitancy. They say inaction has given free rein to …
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Pakistanis Have a Surprisingly Low Approval Rating for Democracy
Just about every group of Pakistanis has been targeted in violence, from politicians, to minorities, to various ethnic groups. 93 percent of Pakistanis say that terrorism is a very big problem, and security concerns will play a pivotal role in deciding …
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