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'The Godfather': 10 behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the classic films
From Tom Santopietro's new book 'The Godfather Effect,' a behind-the-scenes peek into making one of the greatest film series of all time.
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2011 fiction quiz: Can you recognize the opening line?
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In Pictures: Diwali: Hindu festival of lights
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Maldives former president arrested
In the archipelago nation of the Maldives known for its beach resorts, the former President Mohamed Nasheed was arrested on charges he illegally detained a judge during the last days of his rule.
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Change Agent Can biogas spark a revolution on India's farms?
One farmer in India shows how turning the gases emitted by cow dung can become a clean, renewable fuel that saves him money, increases his productivity, and boosts his profits.
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UN slams its own response to Sri Lanka's civil war
The UN, in a 'scathing' self-critique released Wednesday, said that it failed to protect civilians in 2009, during the final months of the Sri Lankan government's battle with the Tamil Tigers.
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In Pakistan, 'Love for the Prophet Day" demonstrations turn deadly
Tens of thousands of Muslims turned out across Pakistan Friday to protest an anti-Islamic film and vulgar cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad.
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Military lingers in Tamil areas years after Sri Lanka's civil war
The war in Sri Lanka is over, but the military still occupies Tamil areas with a heavy hand. Residents say they still live in fear of security forces, and in fear of speaking out.
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Tax VOX Should charities still be tax-exempt?
Tax-exempt organizations won’t be immune from the debate over tax reform, and their special treatment may be jeopardized as Congress looks for ways to broaden the tax base. The growing commercial activity of many charities should make us rethink their status.
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Global News Blog In Milan, more residents answer to Hu than Ferrari
A list of the most common names in Milan revealed the extent to which immigration has changed the character of the business-oriented city.
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Tsunami warning: This time, the system mostly worked
Tsunami warning sirens sounded around the Indian Ocean region after an 8.6 earthquake hit yesterday. During the 2004 tsunami, few warning systems were in place.
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'The Godfather': 10 behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the classic films
From Tom Santopietro's new book 'The Godfather Effect,' a behind-the-scenes peek into making one of the greatest film series of all time.
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2011 fiction quiz: Can you recognize the opening line?
Ten opening lines and not a "dark and stormy night" among them? Sheesh, they don't write them like they used to. Thank goodness. The first pages of the books that made up The Christian Science Monitor's 10 Best Fiction Books of 2011 grab readers and propel them forward. They're set in a room, a taxi, a memory; they dip into childhood, nature and death; they are grabbers. Do you recognize the following opening lines?
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In Pictures: Diwali: Hindu festival of lights
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UN report faults Sri Lanka, Tamil Tigers over war conduct
A UN panel has found 'credible allegations' of war crimes committed by both sides as the long-running civil war drew to a close in May 2009.
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