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'Pride and Prejudice': 5 things you may not know about the classic novel
However much of an Austenite you are, these little-known facts may have escaped your notice.
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How well do you know 'Pride and Prejudice'?
Test your knowledge of Jane Austen's classic as it turns 200 today.
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Bram Stoker books: The 5 best movie adaptations of 'Dracula'
Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' is still the most famous of his books, and the story of the deadly vampire came to the screen with these five adaptations.
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How the world is reacting to Obama's reelection
From China to Iran, President Obama's reelection elicited everything from celebration to doubt about his second-term agenda. Here are 11 responses:
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'Moranthology': 6 stories from UK writing star Caitlin Moran
Following up on the success of her book 'How to be a Woman,' here are 6 stories from Caitlin Moran's new collection 'Moranthology.'
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Bright Green A month before the Olympics, Beijing still failing air-quality test
A month before athletes from around the world will gather in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics, the BBC has found that the city still fails to meet international air-quality standards set by the World Health Organization.
07/10/2008 01:00 am -
Horizons Iran’s digital duping
07/10/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security U.S., Russia revert to cold-war rhetoric over missile-defense plan
Russia says that the proposed US defense shield in Poland and the Czech Republic, an initial agreement for which was inked this week, is targeting Russia, not rogue states.
07/09/2008 01:00 am -
World
07/09/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green EU to make airlines pay for emissions
The European Parliament approved a carbon-trading scheme Tuesday that will include emissions from airlines as of 2012.
07/09/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Female suicide bombings in Iraq: Why the recent surge?
Women are believed to be carrying out attacks to avenge the deaths of loved ones, counter depression, or atone for previous actions.
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
World
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
Why Europe backpedals on biofuel targets
Ethanol and other biofuels are boosting food prices and greenhouse gases, says a new British report.
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
Horizons Final flight of the NASA shuttles
07/08/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Pakistan: Suicide bombing in capital raises concerns about negotiating with militants
Marking the anniversary of a government operation against the radical Red Mosque, the attack suggests some militants are growing bolder.
07/07/2008 01:00 am -
As G-8 meets, free trade under fire
Recent economic woes are raising new doubts about the benefits of globalization.
07/07/2008 01:00 am -
USA
07/03/2008 01:00 am -
Obama, McCain campaigns go global
The two presidential candidates plan trips abroad to build their foreign-policy credentials.
07/02/2008 01:00 am -
Obama, McCain campaigns go global
The two presidential candidates plan trips abroad to build their foreign-policy credentials.
07/01/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Kashmir: Mass protests force government to reverse controversial land-transfer decision
Muslims in Indian-administered Kashmir charged that the transfer was an attempt to tip the Hindu-Muslim ratio of the area in favor of Hindus. The protests have widened to support for independence.
06/30/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Saudi Arabia: Militant groups remain active despite record arrests
Detainees are accused of having links to Al Qaeda, but human rights groups fear arbitrary arrests have been made.
06/26/2008 01:00 am -
Horizons Rewiring the web
06/23/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green More eco-thrillers on the way?
The best horror movies and thrillers tap into the national zeitgeist.
06/22/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Somali bomb attack targets president Abdullahi Yusuf
The attack undermines a UN-mediated cease-fire signed last week between the government and opposition groups as the country's humanitarian crisis worsens.
06/19/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Investigation: In Afghanistan, routine abuse of terror detainees
An eight-month review by McClatchy newspapers says the US wrongfully imprisoned many suspected Al Qaeda terrorists.
06/17/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Israeli settlers' attack on Palestinian family captured on video
The recording's release comes as the UN Security Council prepares to discussa resolution demanding the halt of Israeli settlement construction.
06/13/2008 01:00 am -
World
06/13/2008 01:00 am -
Fortunately, the British are coming – with their names
They have always been more creative with monikers: Consider Tom, Dick, and Harry versus Drusilla, Prunella, and Cuthbert.
06/13/2008 01:00 am -
Fortunately, the British are coming – with their names
06/13/2008 01:00 am -
Not quite the end of 'history'
The presidential race shows history to be both the deeds and the writing about them.
06/13/2008 01:00 am
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