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A former minister in Macau is facing corruption charges, accused of taking $100 million in bribes while approving construction deals. via BBC News

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Tyler Cowen's blog post highlights research suggesting that "no-drop" policies, requiring prosecution in domestic violence cases even if victims recant, correlate with increased reporting and decreased intimate partner homicides. via marginalrevolution

October casualty figures suggest a continued decline in violent deaths in Iraq, attributed to the US troop surge and other factors. via BBC NEWS

WisdomfromPakistan explores how many people the Earth can support with a pre-industrial lifestyle, settling on 3 billion as the planet's carrying capacity. via The Oil Drum: Europe

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The Colombian navy discovered two homemade submarines believed to be built by the Farc rebel group to smuggle cocaine. One of the vessels was ready for launch.

Reason.com shares a satirical novel, "The Man Who Wanted to Be Left Alone," exploring themes of individual liberty when a recluse's solitary life is interrupted by a government social worker.

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Reason.com's Begging Pardon observes that President George W. Bush issued fewer pardons than many previous presidents, even as drug war incarcerations increased during his time in office. via Reason.com