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Top 5 bull markets since 1929
The bull market that started in 2009 is currently the fifth most spectacular rise in stock prices since at least 1929. Can you guess which bull markets have been even more impressive?
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The 25 best movie musicals of all time
The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
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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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Jesse Owens: 10 quotes for his birthday
10 quotes from the Olympic athlete on what would have been his 99th birthday.
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Fall books: 10 fiction titles you'll want to know about
If you're looking for a literary escape this autumn, try one of these new titles.
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Exporting Grandma? Some German elderly head abroad for nursing care
Long-term nursing insurance is a pillar the German welfare model, but the system is increasingly stressed by the aging population – leading some elderly to go to other EU countries for care.
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Britain to remove last troops from Germany in 2019
In a legacy of the cold war, Britain still maintains 20,000 troops in Germany. It's now accelerating troop withdrawals.
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Are the US and Russia bridging their divide over Syria?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry came out of their Berlin meeting sounding optimistic, in contrast to recent discord in the US-Russia relationship.
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Global markets drop with no clear winner in Italian elections
Some election results in Italy are inconclusive, as of Tuesday. And world economic markets are reacting to the news in a negative manner.
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Syrian government offers to meet with opposition
Against a backdrop of steady military gains for the opposition forces, Bashar Assad's government proposed a meeting. Critics call it a tactic to keep western arms out of opposition hands.
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John Kerry hints at more aid for Syria rebels. Does that mean arming them? (+video)
The answer could come Thursday, when Secretary of State John Kerry and other Western officials are to gather in Rome for a meeting with at least some of Syria’s divided opposition groups.
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Terrorism & Security In shift, Syrian regime says it's ready to talk to rebels (+video)
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said in Moscow that the Assad government wanted to engage in 'dialogue with anyone who's willing for it, even those who carry arms.'
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John Kerry speech: US must resist temptation to turn inward
Secretary of State John Kerry delivered his first major policy speech as the nation’s top diplomat, focusing on broad global challenges such as human rights and climate change.
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Energy Voices Who will clean up after the nuclear plants?
Older US nuclear power plants built are coming to the end of their operational lives as their operating licenses expire, Daly writes. So, where to store the nuclear waste?
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Meteor explodes over Russia, injuring hundreds (+video)
A 10-ton meteor exploded over Russia on Friday, creating a shockwave that blew out windows and injured some 400 people. What you need to know about meteor strikes.
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Reader recommendation: Berlin At War
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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P.G. Wodehouse: A Life in Letters
Katherine A. Powers tracks the creator of Bertie Wooster and Jeeves through his correspondence.
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New mission for Knights of Malta: rescue Europe's poor
The chivalric order of the Knights of Malta, which has an annual budget of $800 million, announced the switch of emphasis from Asia and Africa to Europe this week.
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Chapter & Verse A controversial new German novel imagines Hitler in the 21st century
'Er Ist Wieder Da,' or 'He's Back,' a novel by Timur Vermes that features Hitler as a contemporary protagonist, has galvanized Germans on the 80th anniversary of der Führer's rise to power.
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'Secret ledger' at heart of Spanish corruption scandal given to authorities
Although the ledger implicates Prime Minister Rajoy and other leaders in a payment scheme, Spain's government looks like it will hold on – at least for a while.
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Alabama standoff over but FBI mum on how boy was rescued
Jimmy Lee Dykes, who took a 5-year old boy hostage, was killed in a law enforcement raid. Neighbors heard a bang and gunfire, but details of the rescue remain secret. A Christian community's prayers are answered.
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'Big heels to fill': What John Kerry signaled to State Dept. on his first day (+video)
On his first day at State Department, John Kerry introduced himself with humor, passion, a nod to the women who preceded him, and a pledge to focus on the 'security and safety of our people.'
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New hurdle for nuclear talks: Iran's presidential politics (+video)
Iran's foreign minister said he was 'optimistic' about looming nuclear talks. But political sparring ahead of June presidential elections could stymie any dealmaking now.
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Culture Cafe Johnny Depp to play Whitey Bulger in a new biopic (+video)
Johnny Depp has signed to play Whitey Bulger in the biopic 'Black Mass.' The film in which Johnny Depp will play Bulger will most likely get a 2014 release.
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What's in a name? Russian city mulls returning to its Stalinist moniker.
Volgograd will temporarily revert to its former name, Stalingrad, in commemoration of its WWII Soviet victory. But some see it as a Trojan horse for glorification of Stalinist times.
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Corruption case threatens Spain's ruling party - and its economy
Off-the-book payments to high-level members of the Popular Party – though possibly legal – could undermine Prime Minister Rajoy's government, both in Spain and among EU creditor nations.
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A first step toward calming Egypt? Political leaders renounce violence
Many leaders at the meeting of Egypt's feuding factions in Cairo today expressed optimism that it would be a turning point in the country's political crisis.
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Terrorism & Security German visit offers Egypt's Morsi no relief from mounting pressures
Morsi visited with a business delegation in hopes of boosting economic ties. But Germany issued a travel warning about Egypt, and Chancellor Merkel said nothing about loan forgiveness.
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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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Culture Cafe George Clooney pays for fellow diner's bill in Germany
George Clooney pays for a fellow restaurant patron's bill in Berlin. Apparently, Clooney pays because he's concerned that his dinner party is too loud, according to a waiter. George Clooney is in Germany preparing to film his movie 'The Monuments Men.'
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