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Italy became the first country to convict U.S. government agents for employing extraordinary rendition, the practice of transferring terror suspects from one foreign country to another for incarceration and interrogation.

Studies show a connection between ancient Mayans' forest conservation techniques and cultural survival, offering invaluable insight for modern foresters and conservationists.

The European Court of Human Rights recently barred Italian classrooms from displaying crucifixes. What does this ruling mean on a practical level?

China announced that it found 2,000 kidnapped children in the last seven months as part of a campaign to combat the country’s booming child trafficking market.

FindingDulcinea spoke with Belarusian journalist Iryna Khalip, winner of an IWMF Courage in Journalism Award, about the challenges she has faced writing under a political dictatorship.

A Danish report on the level of contact that 2-year-old children in the developed world have with feminizing chemicals has been met with shock and concern by some, and frustration by those that say this is a new take on old news.

On Oct. 25, 1854, British Lt. Gen. Lord Cardigan led a disastrous cavalry charge made famous by Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s “The Charge of the Light Brigade.”

FindingDulcinea spoke with Agnes Taile, winner of an IWMF Courage in Journalism Award, about the incredible risks she has taken to preserve her voice in journalism.

In response to Anglicans dissatisfied with their Church, the Vatican has opened its doors, highlighting the differences between the two denominations.

As 16-year-old Jessica Watson sets off on a sailing voyage around the world, some question whether such an adventure is suitable for someone so young.

Many countries have had their currency strengthen against the declining U.S. dollar. While many citizens of those countries are pleased to take advantage of cheaper vacations and imports, the strengthened currency will likely restrict economic growth.

British lawmakers are speaking out against “super-injunctions” after The Guardian newspaper was unable to report on a Parliamentary proceeding related to a toxic waste dumping scandal.

Sir Tim Berners-Lee has apologized for adding the two “unnecessary” slashes to the beginning of URLs. On the heels of his confession, explore the origins of the Web and learn how it works.

For almost two years, the Stermer family lived with several other Jews in underground caves in the Ukraine to avoid being captured by Nazis, a little-known yet incredible tale.

The choice of Barack Obama for the 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate has surprised many, including the president himself, and generated criticism. In the 108 years of the Nobel Peace Prize, there have been many controversies and curious choices by the Nobel Committee.

American veteran Robert Thomas presented the German ambassador with books he appropriated during WWII. Often the return of significant relics is a welcome gesture, though in some instances it rekindles old tensions.

The heroic efforts of Captain Sullenberger in saving flight 1549 in January is in stark contrast to the behavior of the crew aboard a recent Air India flight, and the extreme danger posed by those who behave badly in the air.

Western leaders are looking to impose sanctions on Iran following the development of a uranium enrichment plant, contending that it constitutes another violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s urgent plea for troop reinforcements in Afghanistan has stirred debate over the already unpopular campaign.

According to a new report, one in six Mediterranean mammal species are endangered, calling attention to an extremely diverse region often overlooked by conservationists.

A report says unemployment has reached record levels, but last week U.S. jobless claims fell. As the situation progresses, what can people do to find jobs or change careers?

As leaders prepare for the U.N. climate conference, a new report says climate change will cause death and illness in poor countries, prompting calls for global leaders to take action.

Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain today. Festivities are taking place both domestically and in the United States.

Ancient Egyptian tombs have deteriorated due to tourism, but with heightened awareness of the issue, promising solutions and alternatives are being developed.

Alec Jeffreys, a pioneer in genetic profiling, last week repeated his opposition to the policy of keeping DNA samples of innocent people in the British DNA database. Britain has been slow to respond to a European court ruling that found the database violated the human right to privacy.

The discovery of an ancient inscribed vessel in Jerusalem could shed light on religious rituals practiced around the time of Jesus Christ.

Exemplifying the slow progress of Internet technology in Africa, a pigeon in South Africa carried a 4 GB memory stick 60 miles in one hour, eight minutes, beating South Africa’s largest Internet service provider at the task by a wide margin.

On Sept. 11, 1973, Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s military junta overthrew the democratically elected Chilean government of socialist leader Salvador Allende, beginning 17 years of torturous rule.

In a first for Latin America, Uruguay has legalized adoption for same-sex couples. The legislation underlines Uruguay’s progressive nature and opens the door for other Latin American countries to follow suit.

On Sept. 10, 1977, convicted murderer Hamida Djandoubi became the last person executed by guillotine in France.