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Sudan
In antiquity it was known as Nubia, the land to the south of the great ancient Egyptian empire. [...]
Spain
Spain is a country many of us put at the top of our dream destinations lists. It [...]
Pakistan: Snake charmers, Bhangra, Saris and oh, let’s not forget… the Jihadists
Pakistan is a country that many of us see on the news and discuss in conversation; it is [...]
The Israeli Arab: Mythical Paradox or Forgotten Community?
Here in America, it is often hard for us to understand the diversity that pervades the Middle East: [...]
Armenia
Armenia has always been sandwiched between two superpowers. As a result, its history is plagued with takeovers and [...]
Mexico
Mexico, our underappreciated, misunderstood southern neighbor, is often portrayed as a backward place where drugs, donkeys and crazy [...]
Turkey: A Look Into Its Culture and History
Turkey is a beacon of both democracy and stability in the tumultuous Middle East; its social and political [...]
Bosnia
“The most memorable moment of my trip happened right before the students’ final performance. The show consisted of [...]
Japan
“Globalization is making Japan a more open country, but I still believe Japan is a relatively conservative country.” [...]
El Salvador
El Salvador “El Salvador isn’t the biggest country, geographically or population-wise, but we’re very proud and punch [...]
WATA considers canceling trolley
May 15, 2013
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