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Obama, NATO Work to Bring Troops Home from Afghanistan

Chicago Talks, May 21, 2012

At the NATO Summit in Chicago Monday, President Barack Obama spoke about ending the war…

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“Shadow Summit” Brings Light to Afghan Women’s Issues

Chicago Talks, May 21, 2012

A “Shadow Summit” about Afghan women was held Sunday at the Swissôtel in Chicago. Former…

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NATO Voices: Boston Journalist Alex Pearlman

Chicago Talks, May 21, 2012

Alex Pearlman has kohl-rimmed almond eyes and a shock of messy caramel –colored hair falling…

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Diverse Voices at NATO Protests

Chicago Talks, May 20, 2012

Several thousand people from all walks of life came out to Chicago’s Grant Park Sunday…

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NATO Summit: the Italian Perspective

Chicago Talks, May 19, 2012

Italy is expected to bring up the departure of its troops from Afghanistan at the…

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NATO Secretary General Speaks to Young Leaders

Chicago Talks, May 19, 2012

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen discussed key points that will be touched on at…

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Obama Talks End of War in Afghan

Chicago Talks, May 7, 2012

The President made a surprised visit to Afghanistan and spoke early Wednesday about plans to draw the troops completely out.

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Chicago Exec Connie K. Duckworth Wins Humanitarian Honor

Chicago Talks, January 31, 2012

The news is full of exposés detailing the victimization of women through torture and egregious…

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