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3 new foreign mystery novels that are worth your travel time
Craving a foreign excursion? Try the next best thing – one of these mystery novels set in far-away lands.
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25 books set to be adapted into movies in 2013
Read these books before they hit the big screen!
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10 coolest cars you've never heard of
These 10 cars are so rare you won't see them on any lot. Click through for a list of 10 cars you've probably never heard of.
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Where gas prices are highest
Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
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Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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No quick recovery for charitable giving
The Great Recession has hurt charitable giving — and may keep on doing so for some time
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Rwanda scores coup with Commonwealth entry, renewed France ties
Former Belgian colony Rwanda was accepted this weekend to the Commonwealth of former British colonies and re-established diplomatic relations with its long-time arch-nemesis, France.
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Swiss minaret ban reflects European fear of Islam
The Swiss vote to ban minarets comes at a time when Muslim populations are growing and Europeans worry about losing traditional Christian culture.
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ECONOMIC SCENE: No quick recovery for charitable giving
The Great Recession has hurt charitable giving — and may keep on doing so for some time
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Swiss vote to ban minarets showcases new populism
More than 57 percent of Swiss residents who voted Sunday – a majority in 22 out of the country's 26's cantons – approved a proposal to ban the construction of new minarets.
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The Monitor's View: Welcome, to Mr. and Ms. Europe
You probably never heard of the new president and foreign policy chief of the European Union – Belgian Herman Van Rompuy and Briton Catherine Ashton. That may be their strength.
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The EU's next step after the Lisbon treaty: Choose a president
The European Union is tossing around names for who could be the 'George Washington of Europe,' with Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy a top name. The EU is expected to decide by mid-November.
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How does Simon Mann stack up among Africa's white mercenaries?
Simon Mann, a British mercenary sentenced for a coup plot against Equatorial Guinea, was pardoned on Tuesday. How does he compare with Africa's other 'Dogs of War?'
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Diamond sales sparkling in China
In a country where gold and jade have traditionally signaled love, more young Chinese couples now fancy diamonds. China is overtaking Japan as the world's second-largest consumer of the precious stone.
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Who is Viktor Bout?
Russian Viktor Bout is being held in Thailand. He's accused of being one of the world's biggest arms dealers.
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Going beyond organic: analog forestry
By blending crops into natural environments, analog forestry produces products that go beyond the 'organic' label.
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Obama's Guantánamo, counterterror policies similar to Bush's?
Afghanistan's Bagram is becoming the new Guantánamo, one legal scholar said at a gathering of the American Constitution Society.
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Schwarzenegger leads governors' summit on global warming
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is touting efforts to reduce greenhouse gases by states and provinces worldwide ahead of the Dec. 6 UN climate change summit in Copenhagen.
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Opinion: Best place for Muslims to live? America
Muslim nations could learn a lot from the US.
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Thousands of European workers rally against sale of GM's Opel
The sale of Opel to a Russian-Canadian consortium has prompted allegations that Germany's Merkel sweetened the deal to retain jobs at the expense of other Europeans.
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Review: 'Lorna's Silence'
Docu-style film about an immigrant's struggle dips into the murky world of moral compromise.
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Opinion: Clinton's challenge in Congo
To stop the human-rights tragedy, she'll have to address the political scam.
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Want cell service abroad? Try a cheap local phone
Not all phones will work abroad, and even if yours does, you could end up with roaming charges unless you sign up for an international calling plan before you go.
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Review: 'The Beaches of Agnès'
French new wave legend Agnès Varda turns the camera on herself in this whimsical and touching portrait.
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Global reach of Spain's courts curtailed
Spanish parliament passes law to limit judges from taking cases of torture or war crimes in other countries. Is this a blow for universal justice?
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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
Philosopher-author Alain de Botton asks: Why do we work?
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Banking, the Swedish model
Rising style of lending is built on long-term thinking – and on bearing in mind that the institution is dealing with real people's money.
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New tobacco rules: What will they do?
Under legislation passed by the Senate Thursday, the FDA is likely to require warnings on the packs that take up much more space.
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Opinion: A 10-year truce between Islam and the West
Obama should follow his speech in Cairo with a global conference and a call for a 10-year hudna.
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Review: 'Away We Go'
In this neohippie movie, a young couple travel the country in search of a new home to start their family.
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