Topic: Condoleezza Rice

Sunday morning show roundup

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Georgia crisis helps McCain for now

A key question: Will the conflict divert voters' attention from the economy this fall?

Opinion: Russia's payback

NATO disrespected Russia for too long. Now the Alliance must regroup.

The Monitor's View: Europe's (dis)unity over Russia

It will take US leadership to bridge divisions over what to do about Russia and Georgia.

Russia's big Caucasus win

Moscow has gained leverage, threatened Georgia's pro-West leader, and bolstered national pride.

For Kenya, a month of attacks, then quick progress

In January, one of Africa's most stable democracies was ripping itself apart. How was it saved? Part 2 of four.

Israeli settlers in West Bank defy promise

A permanent settlement in Maskiyot could hinder a faltering peace process as Palestinian and Israeli leaders meet with US secretary of State.

U.S. military strike in Pakistan kills Al Qaeda weapons expert

The attack has raised concerns in Pakistan about the United States' increased willingness to take unilateral action in the war on terror.

International aid for Burma (Myanmar) faces funding crunch

About $1 billion is needed over three years, according to a new assessment. But the junta's lack of reform is raising doubts about long-term assistance.

Washington 'power couple' takes on race

William and Janet Cohen want to use their experience as a mixed-race couple to start an open discussion on race in America.

Opinion: Turkey's dangerous message to the Muslim world

A court ban on the most pro-Western party would be a big mistake.

Amid Iran's tests, signs of weakness

Evidence mounts that international sanctions are having an impact.

Confrontation escalates between Iran and Israel

Iran tested the Shahab-3 missile, which could hit Israel or US Mideast bases.

Shebaa Farms: key to stability?

Claimed by Lebanon and occupied by Israel, it will get new attention as the two countries' last remaining major dispute if a Hezbollah-Israeli prisoner swap is successful.

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.

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Iran hints at nuclear talk progress, but world still wary of possible conflict

Optimistic comments from the Iranian foreign minister suggest that an accord with West may yet be reached.

Will the U.S. open an office in Iran?

Secretary Rice has floated the idea of an interests-section office – a step down from an embassy.

Could North Korea still make nukes?

Destruction of its nuclear cooling tower was important but largely symbolic.

Iraq opens door to foreign bidding to increase oil output

Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Shell are among the prequalified companies vying for contracts.

Opinion: Want democracy in Iraq? Culture matters.

Consider what happened with US occupation in Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.

Will Africa take action against Zimbabwe's Mugabe?

The African Union is expected to discuss the issue in Egypt Monday, one day after Mugabe declared a 'sweeping victory' in Friday's presidential runoff, which was widely condemned as a sham.

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