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Where do things stand at Guantánamo? Six basic questions answered.
President Obama this week pledged to “reengage” with Congress to find a way to close the terror detention camp at the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, naval base. The renewed focus comes as 100 of the 166 detainees are reported to be engaged in a hunger strike. Here is a brief look at where things stand now.
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Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile
President Obama said Assad's use of chemical weapons would be a 'red line' for US. Did he use sarin or any other chemical weapon against his own people?
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International Women's day: 3 challenges women face around the world
Issues such as violence, inequality at work, and traditional expectations confront women on every continent around the world. Here is a sampling of challenges women faced this year:
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When dictators fall, so do their banknotes
The following now defunct or possibly soon-to-be defunct banknotes are imbued with the symbols and iconography of their leaders, past and present.
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Beyond the 'fiscal cliff': 6 reasons to be optimistic about America's future
As Americans take stock of 2012 and gear up for 2013, it's tempting to adopt "decline think" about the country, especially since there is still no deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of steep budget cuts and tax increases. But here are six reasons Americans should still be optimistic about their future.
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Turkey: US embassy suicide bomber was member of outlawed leftist group
Today's bombing of the US embassy in Ankara, which Turkey has blamed on an outlawed leftist group, comes amid warnings that Turkey could soon face jihadist spillover from Syria.
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Terrorism & Security Syria's regime and rebels each try to use Israeli airstrike to their advantage
The Assad regime says the attack underscores the need for unity. The opposition has contrasted the regime's lack of response with its relentless attacks on its own people.
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When dictators fall, so do their banknotes
The following now defunct or possibly soon-to-be defunct banknotes are imbued with the symbols and iconography of their leaders, past and present.
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Egypt liberals, Islamists pressure Morsi to form unity government
A hardline Islamist party normally allied to Egypt's president joined the liberal opposition Wednesday calling for a national unity government in an effort to end the violence.
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Ferocious battle for strategic suburb could hold the keys to Damascus (+video)
Syria's Assad regime appears to be investing all it has in the battle for Daraya to ensure its grip on power. Sixty percent of Army troops are deployed in Damascus.
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Backchannels Egypt shudders, with leadership nowhere in sight
When the head of Egypt's military starts darkly warning of state collapse, it's time to worry.
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The Monitor's View: Egypt's protests reveal deficit of trust in Muslim Brotherhood
Open defiance of Egypt's president in street protests shows how much the Muslim Brotherhood needs to leave Islam outside the door of democracy.
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As Egyptians flout curfew, Army warns of 'collapse'
The head of Egypt's Army has warned that recent upheaval, which shows no signs of abating, could bring about the 'collapse' of the Egyptian state.
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Syrian activists: scores of bodies found in Aleppo
Intense clashes between rebels and government troops have raged since opposition forces launched an offensive on Aleppo in July. Between 60 and 80 bodies were reportedly found in a contested neighborhood there.
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Egypt's Army chief warns state could collapse amid political crisis (+video)
Thousands took to the streets Monday night in direct defiance of a night curfew and a state of emergency declared by President Morsi. Many worry the rioting could spread to other parts of Egypt.
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In Port Said, alienation from Cairo makes anger burn hotter
The violent upheaval in the Suez Canal city of Port Said has deeper roots than the resentment toward President Mohamed Morsi that triggered protests elsewhere in Egypt.
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Terrorism & Security Egypt opposition cool to Morsi's offer of talks amid state of emergency (+video)
Egypt's opposition leaders say talks with President Mohamed Morsi about weekend unrest are pointless unless they also address fundamental issues that leave Egypt prone to instability.
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Morsi declares state of emergency after dozens killed in Egypt
The wave of violence in Port Said, Suez, and Cairo is a symptom of an unresolved political crisis provoked by President Mohamed Morsi.
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Death sentences in Egyptian soccer violence case spark riot, killing dozens
A riot immediately broke out after an Egyptian court sentenced 21 people to death in the controversial Port Said soccer violence case. Police and soccer fans known as Ultras clashed outside the prison where the defendants were being held. At least 16 were killed and hundreds wounded.
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Time to build, not protest? On revolution anniversary, Egyptians disagree
While many Egyptians returned to Tahrir Square on the revolution's two-year anniversary, the Muslim Brotherhood performed charity work, arguing that was a better way to honor the revolution.
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Egyptians mark uprising anniversary with protests (+video)
The upheaval in Egypt, borne out of the Arab Spring, continues two years after former President Hosni Mubarak stepped down.
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French forces may have captured key Mali town for second victory in war(+video)
Malian officials say militants have given up their 4x4 vehicles, making them vulnerable to French air operations. Reuters journalists north of Bamako saw French and Malian flags hung side by side and one national paper ran a headline today: 'Thank you France, thank you Francois Hollande.' Still, it is early days.
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Memories of its own civil war dampen Lebanon's desire to help Syrian refugees
Lebanese fears about another civil war are stymieing assistance for the 200,000 mostly Sunni Syrians who have fled to Lebanon. Their arrival could destabilize the country's fragile balance.
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War crimes in Syria: Time to appeal to International Criminal Court?
Fifty-seven countries on Monday urged the UN Security Council to ask the International Criminal Court at The Hague to investigate possible war crimes in Syria. The call comes as other groups report a spike in sexual violence in Syria.
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Report: Rape a 'major reason' refugees flee Syria
The International Rescue Committee said in a report released today that Syria is facing a 'staggering humanitarian crisis.' More than 600,000 Syrians have fled the country.
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Egypt orders retrial for Mubarak, bringing on further uncertainty
The reopening of a trial against former leader Hosni Mubarak will likely only exacerbate Egypt's instability.
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Following attack on Italian consul, Libya announces special diplomatic security force
On Saturday, gunmen opened fire on the Italian consul's armored car in Benghzi, Libya. In the wake of this attack, and the Sept. 11 attack on the US mission which killed the ambassador and three other Americans, Libya has announced a plan for a special security force to protect foreign diplomats.
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Egyptian appeals court overturns Mubarak's life sentence, orders retrial (+video)
An Egyptian court has not yet provided the reasoning behind its decision to overturn former President Hosni Mubarak's life sentence and order a retrial of the ousted leader. The ruling reignites the divisive issue of the fate of the former leader in a country still filled with political turmoil.
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Syrian troops take back key Damascus suburb, Daraya
The day after rebel forces took a key air base in northwest Syria, the Syrian army announced their control of Daraya, a suburb of Damascus. Each side seems to be alternatively making advances and losing ground, with little progress overall in the Syrian conflict.
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Terrorism & Security Fate of Syria's Assad complicates international peace efforts
UN envoy Brahimi implied President Assad might not have a role in a future government, while Russia says only Syrians can make that call. Meanwhile, rebels said they took control of a key military base.
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