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'Zero Dark Thirty': Top 3 controversies from the Osama bin Laden film
"Zero Dark Thirty," which tells the story of the hunt and capture of Osama bin Laden, is already garnering critical accolades – and plenty of criticism, too. Here are the top three controversies currently surrounding the film.
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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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Top 4 threats against America: the good and bad news
America’s top spy chiefs and intelligence experts come together every year to share their best guesses about the biggest threats that will face the country in the year ahead. Here are the top four pieces of good and bad news to come out of the annual threat-assessment hearing in Congress Tuesday.
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Five ways 9/11 has transformed the US military
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Who will carry out Obama's Afghanistan exit plan? Three new guys.
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Terrorism & Security Will US drones start attacking Mullah Omar in Pakistan?
The Pakistani press is rife with reports that the US will expand its drone attacks into Balochistan Province where the Taliban leader is thought to be hiding.
12/06/2009 12:00 am -
Difference Maker Key to Afghan crisis: tea and education
Greg Mortenson, author of 'Three Cups of Tea,' says success lies in building trust and schools in rural Afghanistan.
12/04/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Obama agenda in Afghanistan: Don't forget about Pakistan
If the US wants fundamental change, it must alleviate Pashtun frustration in Afghanistan and get Pakistan to give up supporting Islamists and the Taliban.
12/02/2009 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Five reasons for hope in the Obama Afghanistan plan
One key is not setting a final exit date, which would only allow the Taliban to wait out the US.
12/02/2009 12:00 am -
US, Pakistan agree to disagree on Waziristan offensive
Gen. Petraeus and Sen. Kerry met Pakistani leaders Monday as Pakistan launches a massive offensive against the Taliban's base in South Waziristan.
10/19/2009 01:00 am -
Pakistan Army takes fight to Taliban in South Waziristan
Gen. David Petraeus, head of the US Central Command, is due to arrive in Islamabad on Monday for talks with Pakistani commanders.
10/18/2009 01:00 am -
More troops in Afghanistan? Naysayers gain clout with Obama
Obama faces pressure to choose an Afghanistan plan that doesn't call for huge commitment of troops.
10/09/2009 01:00 am -
McChrystal's Afghanistan comments: insightful or sedition?
The US commander in Afghanistan essentially dismissed one White House option as 'short-sighted.' Does civilian control of the military mean McChrystal should keep his mouth shut?
10/06/2009 01:00 am -
Obama faces critical decision on how to proceed in Afghanistan
There’s debate within his own administration over sending more troops to Afghanistan at a time when casualties mount and many Americans grow weary of the war.
09/26/2009 01:00 am -
US military united on Afghanistan troop request
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top US commander in Afghanistan, delivered his request for more troops to top military brass at a secret meeting in Germany this week.
09/26/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Why Osama bin Laden goes easy on Obama in latest tape
With President Obama in the White House, Osama bin Laden is focusing his rhetorical attacks on the people around him.
09/14/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Report: McChrystal says US needs new Afghanistan strategy
The top commander in Afghanistan reportedly likens the US military to a bull charging at a matador and getting weaker with each cut.
08/31/2009 01:00 am -
Former US ambassador to Iraq reflects on life outside green zone
Ryan Crocker was a major force in helping to turn around Iraq, Presidents Bush and Obama say.
08/15/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View An exit strategy for Obama in Afghanistan
Separate deals with Taliban groups might splinter the enemy. But the US must be wary.
07/28/2009 01:00 am -
US push to put an Afghan face on Helmand offensive
Just 650 Afghans are fighting alongside the 4,000 US Marines in the Helmand province. US commanders and now Congress are pushing to grow Afghan security forces.
07/23/2009 01:00 am -
Iraqi cities: Could violence bring US forces back?
Key challenges remain, including the discontent of former Sunni insurgents recruited by the US and credited with improving security.
06/30/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security US general heads to Afghanistan to develop new strategy
With Gen. Stanley McChrystal on his way to Kabul, CENTCOM commander Gen. David Petraeus warned Thursday that the situation in Afghanistan is the worst since 2001.
06/12/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View US drops a ball in Iraq
Washington must reconnect with Iraqi religious leaders.
05/13/2009 01:00 am -
Gates ousts US commander in Afghanistan, saying 'we must do better'
The man he wants for the post, Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, is deeply versed in special operations.
05/12/2009 01:00 am -
US, Pakistan build military ties, one officer at a time
Revived exchange program points up Pakistan's importance to US aims in Afghanistan.
05/11/2009 01:00 am -
Pakistan's sharia cease-fire: I knew it wouldn't work, Zardari says
Political and military leaders in the region try to look to the positive as Taliban fighters entrench in Pakistan's Swat Valley.
05/10/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Are US missile strikes in Pakistan a dud policy?
Predator drones have negative consequences that should be openly debated.
05/04/2009 01:00 am -
Could Iraq violence affect US withdrawal plan?
The recent spate of attacks have come as US troops are preparing to pull out of urban areas.
04/24/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Petraeus: What I learned in Iraq, and how it applies to Afghanistan
The US general credited with turning around a bleak war effort spoke yesterday to Harvard students, who forgave the one ‘blemish’ on his record: a PhD from Princeton.
04/22/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Vice President Biden welcomes troops home -- Full text
04/08/2009 01:00 am
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