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A Bitter Farewell

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A woman carries a portrait of Arafat Jaradat as she and thousands of others mourn during his funeral procession in Saair on Feb. 25. Jaradat, a 30-year-old Palestinian, died Feb. 23 under disputed circumstances while he was in Israeli custody for a stone-throwing incident. His death sparked renewed clashes around the West Bank and ratcheted up regional speculation about a third intifadeh.

Four Biggest Challenges Facing

South Korea's First Female President

Park Geun-hye, of the conservative Saenuri Party, took office Feb. 25 at a crucial time in her country's history

1. DEPRESSED ECONOMY

To spur growth,...

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