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Another look at stories you might have missed this week.
In Egypt, they're protesting like its 2011, the UN has officially recognized the non-member state of Palestine, and in oft-troubled Nigeria, citizens have struck gold.
No matter how you cut it, it's been a big week for the world. Here's a sampling of the most important stories from GlobalPost and a look at some of the news you may have missed.

In Egypt, protesting like it's 2011
For tens of thousands of Egyptians, Morsi is looking a bit too much like Mubarak.

Mexico: Calderon's legacy of blood and bust
Despite his military offensive, outgoing Mexican President Felipe Calderon couldn't destroy the drug cartels.

UN recognizes non-member state of Palestine in overwhelming vote
In remarks immediately following the vote, US Ambassador Susan Rice said it "does not establish that Palestine is a state."

The fight for Iraq plays out in Syria
Two Iraqis, one Shiite and one Sunni, say that in Syria they're fighting a sectarian war triggered when the US toppled Saddam.

In Nigeria, villagers strike gold
They race to dig it up before international corporations.

Want a European passport? Consider buying a house in Spain
The financially troubled nation is following in the footsteps of Ireland and Portugal, allowing residency permits to be given to those purchasing houses over 160,000 euros.

PlanetPic: Upheaval in Congo
Photos: Some people believe that there are no good guys in this conflict.

Rights Blog: A humanitarian crisis after Guatemala's earthquake
Remote communities have been most affected by the earthquake that hit earlier this month, leaving many homeless and without warm food.

On Location: Vietnam considers legalizing gay marriage
Video: Vietnam could be the first country in Asia to legalize gay marriage.
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/offbeat/121130/great-weekend-reads
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Jaume Plensa's "Tel Aviv Man" at Art Basel, the world’s premier trade fair for leading galleries and collectors focused on modern and contemporary art.
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The front of the Art Basel building. This year’s show attracted 303 of the world’s top galleries from 36 countries, showing the works of more than 2,500 artists. It drew more than 62,000 visitors, a new record.
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Platform Gallery's Chen Wei and one of his "Recovery Room" series at Liste Young Artist's show. By the time the week was over he had sold more than 10 works, with prices ranging from $1,800 to nearly $3,000.
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A performance spectator admires some of the pieces at Basel Art.
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A performance piece at Basel Scope, done by an unidentified nearly naked man who moved in slow motion up and down the aisles dressed like a Greek version of Mars, the god of war.
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A performance piece at Scope. The man clutched a staff, on which a plastic container for motor oil with the BP logo was impaled.
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An installation piece at Basel Art.
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An installation piece with paper tubes at Basel Art.
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A gallery scene at the Scope Basel show.
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A sculpture of Sperone Westwater Gallery's employee, Michael Short, by Evan Penny.
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Evan Penny's sculpture of Michael Short.
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A woman views Jaume Plensa's "Tel Aviv Man," (Study) 2010, Galerie Lelong, Paris.
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"Medusa marinara," 1997 — a photographic representation of the Medusa in spaghetti and tomato sauce by New York-based Brazilian artist, Vic Muniz.
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Children play around Ai Weiwei's piece, "Field," 2010.
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Heimo Sobernig's "Black Cube" sits on display outside outside.
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A piece by Yayoi Kusama titled "Pumkin."
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