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Six countries where Edward Snowden could get asylum
Edward Snowden, the contractor identified as the source of leaks about the US electronic surveillance program, may face extradition to the US wherever he goes. Here are six places that have proven that extradition to the US isn't easy.
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Opinion 4 ways Obama should work with US business to combat China’s cyberspying
If the US wishes to stop this Chinese economic cyber-espionage, a true public-private partnership is needed. Here are four ways President Obama should work with US business to combat Chinese cyberspying.
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What kind of an eater are you?
From locavores to femivores, to fast food junkies and punk domestics, here are 11 labels for every kind of person at the dinner table.
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Bestselling books the week of 5/12/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Briefing China's growing military might: top 4 concerns for the Pentagon
The US Department of Defense is carefully monitoring the growth of China’s military. These four items are currently at the top of their list.
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Hillary Clinton aims to revive US influence in Angola
The secretary of State's visit to Africa's top oil producer on Sunday and Monday is being seen as an effort to counter China's clout there.
08/10/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Clinton in Congo: 'My husband is not the Secretary of State. I am.'
At a town hall forum Monday in Kinshasha, Congo, Mrs. Clinton parried a question about Bill.
08/10/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Typhoon Morakot blasts China and Taiwan
Japan, meanwhile, may deploy the military to deal with the deadly impact of tropical storm Etau.
08/10/2009 01:00 am -
How Baoding, China, becomes world’s first ‘carbon positive’ city
The mayor goes on a crusade to make it a hub of renewable energy.
08/10/2009 01:00 am -
China's green leap forward
Facing dire pollution and wanting to be in on what may be the next industrial revolution, China positions itself to be a leader in green technology – with major implications for the rest of the world.
08/10/2009 01:00 am -
China relishes Olympics legacy
Beijing enjoys a better subway system and air quality thanks to the 2008 Games. National pride has flourished. But the political openness promised last year has not.
08/09/2009 01:00 am -
Brazil oil giant, Petrobras, in corruption spotlight
A congressional inquiry could taint not only the state-owned company but Brazil's president and the woman he hopes will succeed him.
08/07/2009 01:00 am -
China on offensive as US weighs tire import curb
Friday, the US Trade Representative will hold a hearing on a US Steelworkers' proposal to cut imports in half. Last year, the US imported about 46 million tires from China.
08/07/2009 01:00 am -
Clinton's North Korea trip spurs hope – and unease – in Asia
Bill Clinton spoke to Kim Jong-il about detained South Koreans and missing Japanese citizens. But N. Korea's neighbors are skeptical of any move away from six-party framework for dialogue.
08/06/2009 01:00 am -
Freed reporters got their wish: dialogue about N. Korea
Laura Ling and Euna Lee wanted to generate discussion about 'important issues.' By returning to the US today, they have.
08/06/2009 01:00 am -
Recession pummels South’s ‘miracle' economy
With seven states now seeing double-digit unemployment rates, the region is feeling some of the costs of a low-wage economy.
08/06/2009 01:00 am -
The Generalissimo
Chiang Kai-shek has been unfairly condemned by history, argues a new biography.
08/06/2009 01:00 am -
Clinton maneuvers testy time for US, Africa
In Kenya, she expressed dismay over rejection of human-rights tribunal – but emphasized shared trade and security interests.
08/05/2009 01:00 am -
What Hillary Clinton seeks to achieve in Africa
One aim: to bolster relations with resource-rich countries where China has been aggressively extending its presence.
08/05/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Clinton 'rescue' in North Korea leaves Obama on the spot
By letting a former president hold talks with North Korea, the current president leaves a democratic ally, South Korea, in the cold.
08/05/2009 01:00 am -
Next big global market: Unhappy women
A new study shows that women's economic clout is growing, but they are also more stressed. Tools to help women manage their lives will be an enormous business opportunity.
08/05/2009 01:00 am -
US industries press for ‘green’ trade accord
They’re concerned that emerging economic giants India, Brazil, and China may gain the upper hand in this hot market.
08/05/2009 01:00 am -
ECONOMIC SCENE: Sanctions on Iran and Israel could defuse Middle East
For centuries, nations have resorted to economic sanctions when diplomacy has failed.
08/05/2009 01:00 am -
Environmental education goes global
Long-established Shelburne Farms program in Vermont sends out ripples worldwide.
08/05/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons In Indiana, Obama offers $2.4 billion for clean tech
08/05/2009 01:00 am -
A plant explorer travels the globe for rare and unusual Asian varieties
Dan Hinkley collects foreign seeds and brings them back to the United States.
08/05/2009 01:00 am -
China snares NGOs with foreign funding
With little help at home, nonprofits often rely on outside aid. But the government may be using tax, licensing laws to shut them down.
08/04/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Clinton meets N. Korea's Kim Jong-il
The former president made a surprise visit to North Korea Tuesday to seek the release of two American journalists, but Pyongyang said he also held talks on wide-ranging issues.
08/04/2009 01:00 am -
Detained hikers stir memories of Iran hostage crisis
Tehran could attempt to use the Americans as bargaining chips in its bid to build nuclear weapons.
08/04/2009 01:00 am -
Will nukes creep into Bill Clinton's North Korea agenda?
The former president was in Pyongyang Tuesday seeking the release of two American journalists. But talks could go beyond that.
08/04/2009 01:00 am
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