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Four things Syria must do after Bashar al-Assad
It’s not too early to consider the way forward for Syria after Bashar al-Assad. Examples in other countries show that a transition will be greatly aided if Syrians can do these four things:
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ICC issues Qaddafi warrant: Key prosecutions of world leaders
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/20
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/03
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/01
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Opinion: Why did Congress cut funds for peace in a time of war?
The House of Representatives voted recently to eliminate all funding for the US Institute of Peace, which plays a vital role in mediating international conflicts that no other group can. So what's behind this jaw-dropping, backward step?
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Arab world divided on Libya no-fly zone
The Arab world is largely supportive of Libya's rebels and a no-fly zone to protect them, but is unsure how it feels about Western intervention on their behalf.
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Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher passes at 85
Christopher served as Secretary of State during Bill Clinton's first term and was an architect of the 1995 Bosnian peace accords.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/10
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From Libya's Qaddafi to Sudan's Bashir: Key International Criminal Court inquiries
The International Criminal Court today announced it would investigate Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and several members of his inner circle for crimes against humanity in Libya’s ongoing uprising. It is the second-ever ICC investigation into a sitting head of state, and one of only a handful of inquiries into crimes committed by world leaders. Below, a look at ICC cases:
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Libya crisis: Intervention may be unavoidable
While the outside world is rightly cautious about getting involved in Libya, military effort may be needed to prevent a humanitarian disaster.
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UN Security Council hits Qaddafi with sanctions, war crimes investigations
The unanimous Security Council decision increases international pressure on Col. Muammar Qaddafi's regime in Libya as President Obama calls for Qaddafi to leave power immediately.
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The Monitor's View: The world's responsibility to protect Libyans
The gross atrocities committed by the Qaddafi regime against protesters in Libya are of a kind demanding outside intervention. The Arab revolt for democracy now also needs protection from war crimes.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/15
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South Sudan set to join ranks of five of the world's newest countries
The South Sudan referendum ended with an overwhelming vote for independence – 99.57 percent of those polled voted for it – and put the region officially on track to become independent in July. How often is a country born? (Or wrested from territory of an already existing one?) Here’s a look at five of the most recent declarations of independence:
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A Rope and a Prayer: A Kidnapping From Two Sides
How journalist David Rohde and his wife coped when he was taken captive in Afghanistan
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Interview with Kathryn Bolkovac, author of "The Whistleblower"
Kathryn Bolkovac talks about sex trafficking, military contractors, and her book "The Whistleblower."
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Richard Holbrooke: sudden void at a focal point of US foreign policy
Richard Holbrooke, the special envoy on Afghanistan-Pakistan policy who took on America's toughest diplomatic challenges, was remembered as a 'champion in the cause of peace.'
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In Pictures: Remembering Richard Holbrooke
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Diplomat Richard Holbrooke passes away
Accomplished diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Richard Holbrooke, passed away Monday, after a lifetime of service.
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The Monitor's View: Team Obama enters a new phase in Israel, Palestinian talks
Direct talks failed over settlements. Now it's indirect talks over core issues. But if Netanyahu couldn't deliver on settlements, which he called a 'peripheral' issue, how can he agree on more fundamental problems?
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Kosovo election results delayed by irregularities
Kosovo's prime minister, Hashim Thaci, claimed victory – as did the main opposition party. Incidents of ballot stuffing were noted, but the vote overall was relatively peaceful in the two-year-old state.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/08
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Opinion: For real global security, put women in their place -- at the negotiating table
The usual approach to terror prevention and conflict resolution hasn't gotten results. It's time we start using our most underutilized, valuable security asset – women. From Northern Ireland to Liberia, women have helped broker peace where military efforts and traditional negotiations failed.
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Europe snow storm death toll reaches 39
Europe snow: In many parts of Europe, train services continued to see heavy disruptions, but air traffic was returning to normal in many places.
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The Monitor's View: The Obama-Karzai quarrel over Afghanistan sovereignty
In his public disagreement with Karzai at the NATO summit in Lisbon, Obama gave a hint of his inclination to act unilaterally for US interests. He needs to reveal more of his reasoning.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/12
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Opinion: How well are American Muslims challenging extremists?
If only 1/10th of 1 percent of the world's 1.6 billion Muslims are terrorists, that is 1.6 million killers acting in Allah's name. Moderate Muslims and non-Muslims are natural and necessary allies in this existential struggle for tolerance and freedom.
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Germany considers scrapping the draft
Deployments in Afghanistan have tested the Army's limits and bolstered arguments to scrap the draft and build a smaller, more professional volunteer force.
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Special Envoy Mitchell turns back doubts on Mideast peace talks -- excerpts
At a press conference, the US envoy to the Middle East turned back doubts about the resumption of direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. By harking back to his own experience and by pointing to the big picture, Mitchell brought hope to a process with a history of failure.
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