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Qatari deal defuses Lebanese crisis
The agreement gives Hezbollah and the opposition allies of the Shiite militants enough control in the government to have veto power over legislation.


Rising price of rice keeps U.N. scrambling to feed world's hungry
From Kenya to Cambodia, the World Food Program's offices are struggling to meet their budgets in the face of price increases, sometimes having to suspend vital programs.


Guantánamo ex-detainee tells Congress of abuse
Murat Kurnaz, who testified in a landmark hearing Tuesday, says he spent days chained to the ceiling of an airplane hanger. He was determined innocent in 2002, but held until 2006.

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World


Georgia sees itself as front line in fending off Russia
The Columbia-educated president's party is expected to retain power in Wednesday's parliamentary elections. In an interview, he describes why he sees the country as the front line against Russian aggression.


Mexico boosts police ethics to fight drugs
Local groups are battling police corruption – which fuels drug-trafficking – with programs such as ethics training at Mexico City's police academy.


Sharm el-Sheik hosts tourists, world leaders
Arab dignitaries met at Egypt's 'Red Sea Riviera' for the World Economic Forum. Outside, security was tight.


Attacks on foreigners spread in S. Africa
African immigrants may soon be forced to fight back against attacks by South African mobs.


One athlete's story of competing in his country's first Olympics
Roman Cress, a junior-high assistant in Minnesota, will compete for his native Marshall Islands in Beijing – part of a five-member team the nation is fielding for its first Games.


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Israel confirms Golan Heights talks with Syria
The two countries, after an eight-year hiatus, are talking about an Israeli withdrawal in exchange for peace.

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USA


NATO extends Afghanistan tours
Britain and the Netherlands agree to longer tours, delaying a bigger US role in the mission.


Obama starts to attract Clinton voters
Despite divisive primaries, he has a record lead over Clinton among Democratic voters, a new poll finds.

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Commentary


A cost to sports 'edu-tainment'
College sports programs lose money and fail to educate their athletes.


Ending the gay-marriage war
California's ruling may point toward 'marriage unions' as a solution.


Do graduates understand citizenship?
Education isn't just a ticket to a better job. It's a vital safeguard of democracy.
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The Home Forum


Russian parents make no apologies for being 'hyperprotective'
Russian parents are even more overprotective of their children than American parents are.


Dog days of summer vacation
Discover the most dog-friendly destinations in the US and Canada.


Free-range kids
Are American parents raising children who are never allowed to take risks, or are they simply protecting them?


More Mail Bag matches
Readers relate experiences with the Monitor's old pen-pal column.


Ballad of the Button
A poem for kids.


Finding home after loss
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

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