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Unrest

India blames "elements" in Pakistan for attacks

India blames "elements" in Pakistan for attacks

India pointed the finger of blame at Pakistan on Friday, saying preliminary investigations into the bloody attacks on its commercial capital showed that "some elements" inside the rival nation were responsible.

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The diva and the ghost writer

The diva and the ghost writer

Minneapolis author George Rabasa's new novel, "The Wonder Singer," explores love, opera and the agony of writing.
by Euan Kerr

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A Liberian life of extremes

A Liberian life of extremes

Growing up in Liberia, Helene Cooper had an idyllic childhood, but it all came crashing down during the bloody coup of 1980 when the family had to flee Liberia to the U.S.
by Euan Kerr

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Final day protests end in an estimated 300 arrests

Final day protests end in an estimated 300 arrests

A protest that started on the State Capitol lawn yesterday afternoon ended with an estimated 300 arrests, the most of any day during the Republican National Convention. The protesters had planned to march to the Xcel Center where the RNC held its final day of events.
by Sea Stachura

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Authorities say splinter groups caused most of protest violence

Authorities say splinter groups caused most of protest violence

Though nearly 300 protesters were arrested on the first day of the Republican National Convention, St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman said he feels the officers' actions were nothing short of heroic.
by Elizabeth Stawicki and Michael Caputo

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A history of conflict in Minnesota

A history of conflict in Minnesota

As part of Minnesota Public Radio's Sesquicentennial history series, Midday explores the history of American Indians in Minnesota, including a rebroadcast of an MPR special report about the U.S. Dakota Conflict of 1862 titled "Minnesota's Uncivil War."

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