Topic: Christiane Amanpour
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When Egypt's satirists poke fun, public prosecutor hits back (+video)
The case of Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian satirist accused of insulting Islam and the president, has exposed what seems to be a series of politically motivated investigations into government critics.
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Top Picks: Songs of Christmas cheer, Jeremy Renner as The Bourne Legacy, and more
Two e-readers work well with little lighting, the 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday, and more top picks.
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Presidential debate: Teenage girls campaign for woman moderator in 2012
Three female high school students have launched an online petition drive to convince the Commission on Presidential Debates to name a female moderator for one of this year's televised presidential debates.
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Terrorism & Security UN chief: There is no 'plan B' for ending the Syrian conflict
At least 200 have died in Syria in the two months since a UN-backed cease-fire went into effect, but Ban Ki-moon rejects assertions that part of the problem is the low number of monitors on the ground.
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Does 'Occupy Wall Street' have leaders? Does it need any?
As politicians and the media scramble to identify 'Occupy Wall Street' leaders, members of the protest movement are not playing along. But do they really need any? There are pros and cons to leaderless movements.
10/10/2011 05:57 pm -
The Vote Hunting camp flap is not Rick Perry's biggest problem
Controversy over the name of a hunting camp leased by Rick Perry gives his GOP opponents fresh ammunition. But a bigger challenge to Perry's campaign is fading support among independents.
10/03/2011 01:50 pm -
What are pros and cons of a no-fly zone over Libya?
As some Congressional leaders urges military intervention in Libya, the Pentagon emphasizes the difficulty of implementing a no-fly zone or other proposed military solutions.
03/09/2011 12:10 pm -
Pressure mounts for no-fly zone in Libya
As Libyan rebels encounter rough going, the calls for attacking Muammar Qaddafi’s air force are growing in the United States. The Pentagon and the White House resist the idea.
03/06/2011 03:55 pm -
Stronger sense of Egyptian identity emerges among protesters
Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters flooded Egypt's Tahrir Square today to press for the departure of President Mubarak. 'I'm here for Egypt,' said one middle-aged man.
02/04/2011 02:31 pm -
The Vote Sarah Palin versus Republican 'blue bloods'
Is the establishment GOP ganging up on Sarah Palin? In the ongoing drama that is Palin’s political reality show, score this past week “Blue bloods 3, Palin zip.”
12/05/2010 01:31 pm -
The Vote Meghan McCain roils GOP waters with Christine O'Donnell 'nutjob' slam
One wonders what original 'maverick' John McCain is saying after hearing what his outspoken daughter Meghan McCain said about Christine O'Donnell. Then there's her row with Sarah Palin.
10/17/2010 04:35 pm -
Terrorism & Security US hiker Sarah Shourd returns to America after more than a year in jail in Iran
US hiker Sarah Shourd's arrival in the US coincides with that of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who says the US should now release Iranians it has detained.
09/19/2010 11:01 am -
Iraqi forces ready for US pullout, says Army's Odierno
Attacks such as Saturday's bombing in Basra will not stop the US's planned drawdown of troops in Iraq, the commander of US forces in Iraq said Sunday.
08/08/2010 05:30 pm -
Christiane Amanpour debuts on 'This Week.' How did she do?
Christiane Amanpour hosted ABC's 'This Week' for the first time Sunday. Christiane Amanpour says that she is 'eager to open a window on the world.'
08/02/2010 12:13 pm -
Review: 'The Pink Panther 2'
Steve Martin's Inspector Clouseau and his comically gifted cohorts labor to raise laughs.
02/07/2009 12:00 am -
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
P.D James's latest mystery, Space Station spotting from your backyard, 'Traveling Pants 2' on DVD, and more.
11/28/2008 12:00 am
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