If mayors ruled the world

CNN's Hala Gorani, in for Christiane Amanpour, speaks with Benjamin Barber about the innovation of cities.



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Rather: Asylum win for Snowden

News anchor Dan Rather discusses NSA leaker Edward Snowden and his being granted temporary political asylum in Russia.



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UK lawmaker takes on Twitter trolls

Becky Anderson speaks with British MP Stella Creasy about what it's like to be trolled online and what needs to be done.



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Vodka boycott over Russia anti-gay law

An international backlash against Russia's anti-gay propaganda law is gathering speed, from calls for a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia to gay bars in Los Angeles planning "vodka-dumping" protests.



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Lloyds shares surge on dividend news

Shares in Lloyds Banking Group surged on Thursday as it signalled that a resumption of dividend payments was on the horizon.



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NSA chief defends snooping, faces hecklers

The National Security Agency's controversial intelligence-gathering programs have prevented 54 terrorist attacks around the world, including 13 in the United States, according to Gen. Keith Alexander, NSA director.



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Family pleads for jailed blogger

A Saudi blogger is on trial accused of violating Sharia law. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports.



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