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Obama or Romney? How 5 undecided voters are making up their minds.

Last month, the Monitor profiled five undecided voters whose allegiances were especially prized because they live in swing states. Now, less than two weeks before Election Day, we check in with them to see what they’re thinking now.
Foreign affairs: 23 new books I wish Obama and Romney would read

In preparation for the upcoming presidential debate on foreign policy, check out these 23 books that offer the kind of nuance and context mostly overlooked during a campaign.
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Obama or Romney? Why 5 undecided voters are still on the fence.

The presidential election will be decided by a tiny fraction of American voters – those in swing states who have not made up their minds. What are these 1 million people waiting for? The Monitor talked to five undecided voters to find out.
Roe v. Wade anniversary: Study says 'unsafe' abortions on rise

Roe v. Wade, the landmark legislation legalizing abortion in the United States, marks its 39th year this week. As Americans debate abortion rights in the midst of an election year, a new study indicates abortion rates are steadying worldwide, though the frequency of dangerous abortions is rising. Here are the answers to five questions related to abortion laws globally, and their effects on women.
Technology 2012: Four tech trends to watch

Technological innovations lay at the heart of many of last year's biggest stories -- from citizen-recorded videos that fanned the flames of the Arab Spring to the social-media organized Occupy movement. So what new technologies – and unexpected uses of them – will change social habits and relationships this year? Here are four 2012 technology trends that are sure to play a role:

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Bombing suggests Al Qaeda remains a threat in Algeria

Counterterrorism efforts by the Algerian government and the US are failing to stem terrorism in the region.
16 Chinese police killed in suspected Uighur attack

The attack highlights security threats posed by China's extremist groups in the run-up to the Olympics.
Iraqis more secure, but few are finding jobs

Most jobs are in the military, police, and intelligence forces. But Iraqis say those jobs are only attained through family ties or bribes.
Deadly U.S. Army outpost assault in Afghanistan underscores growing threat

The attack focuses international pressure on neighboring Pakistan, where many of the militants are said to be based.
Syrian prison riot shrouded in silence

The unrest in the facility, which holds more than 10,000 Islamists, democracy activists, and intellectuals, in addition to regular criminals, comes as the West moves to reengage with Damascus.
Al Jazeera English looks at news through a different lens

The 20-month-old channel expands its global audience but barely penetrates US market.
Al Jazeera English looks at news through a different lens

The 20-month-old channel expands its global audience but barely penetrates US market.
Why Qatar is emerging as Middle East peacemaker

It was uniquely positioned to broker a deal this week between warring factions in Lebanon.
South Africa's anti-immigrant violence spreads to Cape Town

Police, Army begin joint operations in Johannesburg in try to quell the attacks, which have left 42 dead.
Colombian rebel's surrender weakens FARC amid standoff with Venezuela

Nelly Avila Moreno's call for dialogue comes as the Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez accuses the US of stirring tension.
Arab TV feels the pinch of new broadcast limits

The Arab League has adopted new restrictions on satellite broadcasters warning them not to insult Arab leaders.
Israel rejects Hamas cease-fire offer as humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza

Israel says offer is a bid to buy time. The UN said it ran out of fuel to distribute aid.
Honey Sayed spins tunes and positive news in Syria

Popular 'Good Morning Syria' host provides a rare cultural bridge in the Arab world.
Rise in food prices sparks unrest

Sub-Saharan Africa has been particularly hard hit by the rising global food costs.
Former Pentagon official pleads guilty in China spy case

The case involves classified Taiwan weapons data and follows admissions about an errant shipment of nuclear fuses to Taiwan.
Sadr reins in Shiite militiamen, sends mixed signals

Battles continued to rage Sunday between the radical cleric's Mahdi Army and Iraqi and US forces.
Basra fight widens rift among Shiite factions

In Baghdad Thursday, thousands protested the Iraqi government's battle with the Mahdi Army militia loyal to Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
Al Qaeda leaders call for new attacks

Messages from Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri step up the network's rhetoric on Gaza and the European media.
U.S. commander for Middle East resigns

Adm. William Fallon stepped down after an article in Esquire magazine portrayed his views on Iran as being at odds with those of President Bush.
Critics question China's handling of alleged terror plot

Security experts question whether claims about Friday's domestic airliner incident amount to state propaganda to bolster a pre-Olympics crackdown.
Pentagon report eyes China's cyberwarfare, antisatellite programs

Chinese authorities say assessment of Chinese military distorted facts.
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Iraq's flag redesign erases one of the last public symbols of the Hussein regime

Some see the move by parliament as an encouraging sign of unity and compromise.
France takes more assertive role in Gulf with planned military base in the U.A.E.

On a three-day trip, President Nicolas Sarkozy also inked economic and nuclear deals with Gulf states.
Iran promises to come clean on its nuclear program

It says it will provide answers to remaining questions to the IAEA within four weeks.