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There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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International Women's Day: What's it all about?
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In Pictures: Ice and snow sculptures
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The next step for the EU: Europe 3.0
A European Union serious about its global role and responsibilities should take the lead in trying to establish a more effective system of global governance.
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China execution of Briton Akmal Shaikh stresses UK ties
China executed Briton Akmal Shaikh Tuesday for drug smuggling despite assertions by British officials and the man's family that he was mentally unstable. Shaikh's lawyers said he had been framed.
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Climate change and the providence of God
A Christian Science perspective.
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Global warming skepticism is fueled by public relations, author says
In the book 'Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming,' James Hoggan says the campaign to create skepticism about climate change is 'by far and away the biggest public relations campaign that I've ever seen.'
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In Pictures: Got your red hat?
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Opinion: After Copenhagen: five solutions to help melt the global trust problem
The US wants reassurance on verfication and China wants protection from interference. These aren’t incompatible.
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US and Russia to miss deadline, again, on renewed START treaty
Shrinking their nuclear arsenals is not the issue, as US and Russia halt talks on the next START treaty until after the holidays. Verification and inspection regimens look to be the sticking points.
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Did China sink Copenhagen talks? Bloggers weigh in.
Britain’s accusation that China “hijacked” the Copenhagen talks on global warming has kicked up vigorous debate online, with some rejecting the criticism and others urging global leaders to stop pointing fingers.
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Obama on climate and healthcare: master of compromise or sellout?
President Obama lauded the Senate's healthcare reform compromises as well as a symbolic agreeement at the Copenhagen climate-change summit. Both highlight Obama's willingness to accept what is politically possible.
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Chaos in Copenhagen: behind the scenes at global warming summit
The UN global warming summit in Copenhagen presented a picture of confusion to the outsider. It appeared even wilder to reporters covering President Obama's trip from the inside.
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Gallery: The White House in snow
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Obama faces new global warming skeptic: Joe Sixpack
As President Obama returns from Copenhagen, polls show that Americans are becoming more more wary of his global warming agenda – and of global warming itself.
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Copenhagen accord: 'essential beginning' to some, shaky foundation to others
Participants approved a Copenhagen accord that sets out emissions-control objectives, sets a target of less than 2 degrees for global warming, and pledges $30 billion in aid to developing countries. The pact is not legally binding.
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Copenhagen summit: Major powers broker compromise voluntary climate pact
The US, China, India, South Africa, and Brazil agreed to a voluntary climate pact. President Obama acknowledged that 'we have much further to go.' The deal did not produce commitments on emissions reductions.
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Healthcare holdouts: Will Olympia Snowe be the 60th vote?
The moderate senator, who met with Obama Thursday, could provide the key vote in passing healthcare legislation. But he has yet to secure her support.
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Senate Democrats sprint to vote on healthcare reform next week
Democratic leaders in the Senate plan to vote on final passage of the healthcare reform bill on Christmas Eve.
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Sticking points for a Copenhagen global warming pact
A key issue blocking a Copenhagen global warming pact from being finalized is whether the agreement would be legally binding, or – more likely – a political deal.
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Obama cracks the whip at Copenhagen global warming talks
At Copenhagen global warming talks, President Obama urged heads of state to agree on a new pact this weekend and move beyond 'the same stale arguments' that countries have rehashed for 20 years.
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The Monitor's View: China can’t be cool to Obama demands on global warming
The world’s largest carbon emitter must submit to outside review of its efforts against climate change for the US and others to sign an agreement.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/17
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Climate talks: Clinton promises aid to poor nations – but China may resist
At the Copenhagen climate talks Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US could provide billions in aid to help poorer nations convert to clean technologies. But that's only if countries like China agree to monitoring of their climate change efforts.
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At Copenhagen global warming talks, Clinton pledges US support for $100 billion fund
At the global warming summit in Copenhagen, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the US is willing to contribute to a $100 billion a year fund to help poorer countries mitigate the effect of climate change. But a strong agreement still looks unlikely.
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GOP's global warming rumble: Sarah Palin v. Arnold Schwarzenegger
The spat between California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin over the Copenhagen climate talks highlights the GOP's divided views on global warming.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/16
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