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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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The Monitor's View: From crisis, a more unified Europe?
The recession is exacerbating splits within Europe, but its severity may change that.
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Opinion: A Russian answer to Iran's threat
Moscow can bring Tehran to heel, if the US price is right. Is Obama ready to give up missile defense to make that happen?
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World
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Garden 'siteseeing' among the roses
Learn more about how to grow roses through garden blogs.
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International news roundup – Jan. 28
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EU fails to agree on who will host Guantánamo prisoners
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about how Hamas is treated in Western media, holding politicians responsible for their actions, why the US should take the lead in helping Zimbabwe, and how Russia's actions have provoked Ukraine.
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With Gaza cease-fire, Arab and European leaders look to secure peace
Two key issues are Israel's demand to stop arms smuggling and the Palestinian desire for an end to the economic blockade of Gaza.
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Opinion: In praise of pragmatic foreign policy
US presidents often swing between realism and idealism. Obama should reject both.
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Israel finds more sympathy in Europe
Concerns about Islamist threat have influenced traditionally pro-Arab Europe's view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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In Ukraine dispute, Russia cuts gas supplies to Europe
Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, and Macedonia reported a complete cutoff of Russian gas Tuesday. Austria and the Czech Republic also saw a sharp drop.
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American road trip
America's historic Route 66 fascinates visitors from other countries.
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After Sarkozy, a Czech takes EU helm
Czech President Vaclav Klaus, an economist and self-proclaimed 'Euro-dissident,' is critical of much of the governing body's efforts.
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Corruption in Bulgaria tests EU expansion
Frustrations mount over Bulgaria – the most violent, corrupt, and poorest of EU members. Aid is being withheld as reform promises are made (and broken). Can it be fixed?
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Climate talks over: What's next?
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Where are all these countries coming from?
The Monitor's language columnist looks at marketers' artful use of the term 'countries' to make it seem as though they're serving more of them.
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Dimming hope for European auto giants
The industry seeks help, but analysts wonder if falling demand can be reversed before makers resort to deep job cuts.
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Prague: A classical city takes a contemporary turn
New galleries and rejuvenated ones put Czech contemporary art on the map.
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Russia warns US of potential new arms race
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he might deploy missiles to 'neutralize' a planned US-backed missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.
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World
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French assertiveness on credit crisis jars Europe
A spirit of cooperation is tested ahead of a crucial series of meetings to prepare for a Nov. 15 US summit.
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Europe's financial crisis is spreading eastward
Hungary and Ukraine received emergency loans from the IMF Sunday. Belarus and Serbia are asking for help, too.
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Reporters on the Job
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For kids: These puppets have strings to hold them up
A studio in Prague, Czech Republic, carries on the art of making marionettes.
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