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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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5 national security issues next president must tackle
President Obama and Mitt Romney battle over foreign policy issues in the third and final presidential debate. No matter who wins the presidential election November 6, Mr. Romney or Mr. Obama will have to confront five urgent national security issues in the first weeks of his term.
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Drone warfare: top 3 reasons it could be dangerous for US
Is the Central Intelligence Agency’s drone warfare campaign – secretly ordered targeted killings in countries like Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia – making America safer? Here are the top three dangers of drone warfare to America, according to new studies.
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Six reasons this UN General Assembly is must-see TV
World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations gathering, starting Sept. 25. If the recent past is any guide, it can be a memorable, even explosive, occasion. Here are six moments to watch for, to brace for, this time.
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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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Reporters on the Job
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USA
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Terrorism & Security
Emboldened Pakistani militants seize, then abandon, fort on bordernear AfghanistanThe attack is a setback for the Army and is raising concerns ahead of next month's elections.
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Will Iraq playbook work in Pakistan?
One tribal leader vows to raise a force of 600 to help fight an Al Qaeda-linked tribe in Waziristan.
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World
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Life in prison for Padilla?
In sentencing, the judge must find that the convicted Al Qaeda recruit aimed to influence a government. But his trial has scant record of motive.
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Iraq offensive: Clear out militants – and stay.
US, Iraqi operation in Diyala Province draws on a new counterinsurgency model.
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World
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Sparks fly in Padilla sentencing hearing
Five months after terror-conspiracy convictions, prosecutors and the defense still battle over the evidence.
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In Pakistan, fear of an ethnic divide
The political blame game over Bhutto's assassination and rising ethnic tensions raise worries about the fragility of the country's federal structure.
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New survey of Iraqi death toll: 151,000
Conducted jointly by the Iraqi government and the World Health Organization, its finding is lower than the 600,000 arrived at by John Hopkins University.
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Baghdad's brave librarian
Loud talkers, lost books ... and the occasional sniper fire, rocket attacks, and death threats are what Saad Eskander is up against in rebuilding the National Library and Archive.
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Terrorism & Security
Britain convicts Pakistani man for plotting attacksSohail Qureshi was sentenced to 4-1/2 years in jail Tuesday, in the first conviction under a 2006 law that makes it an offense to prepare for a terrorist act.
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As violence ebbs, the next hurdle for Iraq is political progress
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has vowed to capitalize on security gains to revive the political process in the coming year.
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World
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Opinion: Look who's pro-U.S. now: Saudi Arabia
It's now one of the most pro-US and antiterrorist Muslim countries.
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Baghdad book market revives after devastating bomb
A correspondent who often visits the popular Mutanabi market finds it to be a useful gauge of hope in the Iraqi capital.
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World
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USA
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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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USA
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Opinion: Why U.S. strategy on Iran is crumbling
Gulf states no longer want to isolate Iran.
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Global flash points: How to spot signs of peace
Monitor correspondents and experts suggest what to watch for in eight international conflicts.
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Terrorism & Security
String of suicide bombings in IraqThe attacks, including the deadliest to hit Baghdad since August, came days after US military delivered an upbeat report on security in the country.
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Digital detectives discern Photoshop fakery
New software combs for clues in al Qaeda tapes, Harry Potter pages, and celebrity waistlines.
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