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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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Pakistan elections: Who's running?
This election will mark the first transfer of power from one government to another without any military interference. Here is a look at the main candidates for prime minister.
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George H. W. Bush in his own words: 10 stories from the updated 'All the Best, George Bush'
"All the Best, George Bush" is a collection of the personal correspondence of George H. W. Bush from his first years in the Navy in 1942 all the way to 2011. Here are 10 excerpts from the book.
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Top 3 threats to the United States: the good and bad news
The annual Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community is out this week, a widely-anticipated report compiled by the nation’s intelligence agencies. Here is the good and bad news about the top three threats facing the United States, according to an unclassified version of the report.
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3 questions to ask about US drone policy
White House spokesman Jay Carney has defended the Obama administration's controversial drone policy, asserting: “These strikes are legal, they are ethical, and they are wise.” But rather than closing the debate, that statement frames the three essential questions Americans should be asking about US drone policy.
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Obama torture policies slammed by critics on both sides
The president's decision not to prosecute CIA agents for torture is being criticized by right advocates.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about torture and North Korea.
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Terror memos authorized harsh interrogation techniques
Obama releases four secret memos detailing detainee treatment under Bush. Human rights groups slam his promise not to prosecute intelligence officials.
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New bid to free captain of pirated US ship
The Maersk Alabama's crew, now in Kenya, tells story as negotiations continue over captain held hostage.
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Persian New Year to bring U.S.-Iran thaw?
In the past week, mixed progress as a US journalist is charged with spying amidst positive statements from both countries.
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Opinion: America: a superpower no more
Decline is occurring more rapidly than we think. It's time to embrace a new agenda.
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Opinion: Upgrade America's spy program
The CIA's National Clandestine Service urgently needs reform.
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Red Cross report says detainees at CIA 'black sites' were tortured
The confidential report, published Sunday, could bolster calls for legal action against the Bush administration.
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Cheney says Obama's policies are making the U.S. less safe
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Classic book review – The Looming Tower
It is hard to imagine a better portrait of 9/11 and its causes.
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Obama's mixed signals on terror policy
The White House is seeking to protect at least some of its Bush-era privileges.
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Iran turns up pressure on rights activists
Campaigners are often seen as a threat to national security and influenced by Western interests.
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Gates set to leave deeper imprint on Pentagon?
Though the Pentagon budget is slated to rise, he confronts an urgent need to force greater discipline on military spending.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about facts about Russia and Iran, how China can improve its human rights, and what the US and Canada can learn from the EU's example.
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California, once a dream state, strives to get back its groove
As it has slid, the state's citizens have begun to focus on its core dysfunctions.
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US troop buildup in Afghanistan could be a defining moment
Obama's order to send 17,000 more troops comes before US has set a clear strategy.
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Oops! Pakistan condemns US's drone attacks (but also hosts them)
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Security up at porous Afghan border
The US, Pakistan coordinate troops to prevent militants from fleeing to either side.
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Will Obama keep some Bush antiterror tactics?
The new administration’s stance in a rendition case raises questions about how much it will break from past policy.
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North Korea raises tensions ahead of Clinton visit
Recent moves to possibly test a long-range missile may be aimed at grabbing US attention.
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Charges dropped against USS Cole bombing suspect
The move, which brings the tribunal into compliance with Obama's Guantánamo stay order, allows charges to be reinstated later.
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Iranians wary of Obama's approach
Despite President Obama's offer to extend a hand if Iran 'unclenched its fist,' Iranian officials say his choice of diplomats calls into question his commitment to change.
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With attacks on Afghan supply lines in Pakistan, US turns to Uzbekistan
US rebuilds ties with Central Asian nation to secure new military supply routes.
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