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Immigration reform 101: How does Senate plan address four big questions?
After months of closed-door negotiations, the Senate’s bipartisan “Gang of Eight” offered a legislative summary of its proposal for comprehensive immigration reform. Here is how the Senate gang handled the four hottest immigration flashpoints.
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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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Top 3 threats to the United States: the good and bad news
The annual Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community is out this week, a widely-anticipated report compiled by the nation’s intelligence agencies. Here is the good and bad news about the top three threats facing the United States, according to an unclassified version of the report.
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Valentine's Day: 12 classic love stories
Here's our list of 12 of literature's greatest love stories.
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How much do you know about Egypt? Take this quiz.
Egypt galvanized the world with its 2011 revolution that upended 30 years of authoritarian rule and ushered in a tumultuous new political era. Straddling Africa and Asia, the country is one of the longest continually inhabited areas in the world and has a rich history and culture to match. But how much do you really know about this country?
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Liberian war-crimes trial resumes for Taylor
The Hague boosted the defense budget for former Liberian president Charles Taylor in a signal to his supporters in Liberia and Sierra Leone that he will get a fair trial.
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Reporters on the Job
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New look at foreign fighters in Iraq
An analysis shows that the bulk of them come from countries allied with the US.
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Street kids get lessons in life at surf school
In Muizenberg Beach, near Cape Town, surfer Gary Kleynhans teaches poor kids discipline, respect, and how to ride the waves like a champ.
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Amid Kenya clashes, growing calls for calm
International mediators are arriving in Kenya to help end the political standoff after last week's disputed vote.
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As oil passes $100, the question: will it stop?
If the global economy slows, oil prices will fall. But probably not until after March.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about comparing South Africa to other African nations, marketing healthcare, business opportunities in Africa, vegetarians' impact on polar bears.
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Chávez, China cooperate on oil, but for different reasons
The Venezuelan president touts Beijing's $4 billion investment as another punch in his bid to undermine US clout. China is more pragmatic.
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How South Africa can alter Africa
A political upset in the ruling party shows the country entering a new postapartheid phase.
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Global elections watch: All eyes on U.S. race
Who would foreigners like to see at the helm of the world's superpower – a Republican or Democrat?
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Oprah's academy: Why educating girls pays off more
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Monitor readers send six African girls to high school
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Monitor readers send six African girls to high school
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