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Franz Kafka: 10 quotes on his birthday
Franz Kafka is considered by many one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Here are 10 of his most memorable quotes on his birthday.
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Wimbledon 101: What you need to know
A short look at some interesting facts and figures on the British tennis championships.
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Censored: 5 plays and novels banned around the globe
Censorship of the arts has a long history, from ancient Greece to present-day Thailand. Here is a list of five plays and novels banned, for a variety of reasons, in regions across the globe.
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International Women's Day: How it's celebrated around the globe
International Women's Day has served for more than a century as a day to honor the achievements of women globally. Here are some ways people are celebrating:
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In Pictures: Celebrities at Wimbledon
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Walking tour traces Czech Velvet Revolution against Communism
A student march started the 'Velvet Revolution' in Prague, Czech Republic, 20 years ago against communist leadership.
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After the Berlin Wall, nostalgia for communism creeps back
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, some in Eastern Europe miss the days of full employment and before free elections brought extremism.
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The EU's next step after the Lisbon treaty: Choose a president
The European Union is tossing around names for who could be the 'George Washington of Europe,' with Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy a top name. The EU is expected to decide by mid-November.
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In Prague, Biden shops toned-down missile shield to Czechs, Poles
US Vice President Joe Biden toured Eastern Europe this week with a new missile-defense plan designed to reassure the Czech Republic and Poland that they aren't being forgotten as relations warm with Moscow.
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Opinion: Biden's task in eastern Europe: Reassurance
After the decision to cancel missile defense plans in Poland and the Czech Republic, the US needs to do more than damage control to soothe ties there.
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Ten best films: Biopics and classroom acts score high
The Monitor's critic sorts through what he sat through this year.
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Photos of the Day: 1008
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Russia on Nobel Peace Prize: Obama thawing 'second cold war'
Russians are surprised, but largely welcoming of Obama's prize.
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Obama Nobel Peace Prize: an award for vision if not accomplishment
2009 Nobel Peace Prize to Obama reflects European appreciation for his cooperative, engaged approach to world politics.
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Opinion: Albright: Iran nuclear shift shows Obama's policy is working
An interview with the former US secretary of State, in which she discusses Iran, Afghanistan, and the political statements her choice of jewelry makes.
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Ireland embraces Lisbon Treaty. Will Blair be next EU president?
Ireland says 'yes' to Lisbon Treaty. Reforms will give European Union a unified foreign policy, and a permanent president.
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The Monitor's View: Europe's future in Irish hands
Ireland votes on a make-or-break treaty to strengthen the European Union. For economic and security reasons, it should vote ‘yes.’
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At UN, few signs of Russia warming to Obama, but nuclear cooperation may improve
Russian President Medvedev made few new concessions in response to the canceling of Russia's Eastern European missile-shield plan. But new ways to cooperate on threats like Iran's nuclear program and instability in Afghanistan are emerging.
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Russia now an ally against Iran nukes?
Sanctions against Iran are possible, Russia's President Medvedev said Wednesday. The statement is a coup for President Obama, and could be a result of his recent decision to kill a missile shield in Eastern Europe.
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Why Europe welcomes US missile defense shield decision
German analysts say this gives the US and Europe more leeway in negotiations with Russia, and give Poland a ‘healthier’ foreign policy.
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Obama faces major foreign-policy tests as the world watches
Foreign leaders will look for American leadership and effectiveness at a full schedule of events this week. On Tuesday, Obama will attend UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's meeting on global warming.
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Obama, Gates defend move to scrap Bush missile shield
President Obama and defense secretary Robert Gates fired back at conservatives and security hawks who have decried the decision as a dangerous capitulation to Russia.
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Will NATO missile defense idea have 'mutual benefit' for US, Russia?
Proposal for partnership follows Obama's decision to nix a missile shield based in Europe.
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Ahmadinejad says he won't rule out an Iran nuclear bomb
Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's comments coincide with report that IAEA withheld evidence about Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities
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After the fall of the wall: Middle Europe reemerges – sort of
The connections of the old Habsburg Empire have reappeared, post cold war, but regional identity has not.
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US to scrap missile defense shield that irked Russia
The Obama administration is expected to announce Thursday it will shelve Bush-era plans to erect a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe, after Iran’s long-range missiles were deemed less of a threat than previously believed.
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Why Obama dropped European missile defense shield
Administration cites technological advances and a shifting threat from Iran. But many in Eastern Europe worry the US is simply appeasing Russia.
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US shifts missile defense from Europe to Navy ships
A sea-based defense offers more flexibility against changing threats, including from Iran, Pentagon officials say. It also avoids a debate with Eastern Europe.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's deft move on anti-Iran defense missiles
He holds a bolder card just before talks with Tehran about its nuclear program around the corner.
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