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Commencement season: Speakers share inspiration, insight, and advice with college grads
It’s college graduation season and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” which began in late April, will be heard at commencement ceremonies until mid-June. Many more speeches have yet to be given that impart the usual pearls of wisdom and advice on pursuing dreams, being daring, and contributing to society. Here’s a sampling of excerpts from speeches given to graduates around the country.
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Hollande's victory: The world ponders a major shift
François Hollande's victory may represent change for not just France, but Europe as a whole.
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Bill Clinton: 5 reasons he is helping Obama
Four years ago, former President Clinton got his knuckles rapped for calling Sen. Barack Obama's presidential aspirations a "fairy tale." Now the 42nd president is appearing on the stump with No. 44. Here are five reasons for Mr. Clinton to go all out for the newest member of the Presidents Club.
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Blast-off: 6 recent missile advances
Missiles have been prominent in the news with India’s successful test, North Korea’s failed one, and much talk of missile defense systems in Europe and the Persian Gulf. Here are six recent noteworthy missile-technology advances.
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.
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How US presidential politics gives leverage to the Taliban, Iran
While America’s adversaries in Afghanistan and Iran cannot actually pull key strings to choose the next US president, election year politics ends up giving them some leverage.
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Sec. Clinton to meet Russian Foreign Minister. Syria the hot topic
The Obama administration is hoping for signs from Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that Russia is open to considering a new draft resolution regarding Syria the US began circulating at the UN last week.
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Invisible Children video stirs US response: We're hunting down Joseph Kony
Last October, President Obama ordered the dispatching of 100 special forces advisers to assist in stopping African warlord Joseph Kony. The Invisible Children video puts a spotlight on Mr. Kony.
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When Joseph Kony almost came in from the cold: Juba peace talks (+video)
Joseph Kony showed his face to the world in 2006. Peace talks in the South Sudan city of Juba between 2006 and 2008 held out the promise of an end to Africa's longest insurgency. Here's how they ended.
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International Women's Day: Michelle Obama shows Hillary Clinton some love
For International Women's Day, there's a Google doodle, sure. But it is also an occasion for the US to honor 10 courageous women from around the world – and for Michelle Obama to sing the praises of Hillary Clinton.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 10 quotes on his birthday
To celebrate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's birthday, here are some of his most memorable quotes.
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Will new talks between Sudan and South Sudan end oil dispute?
In January, South Sudan cut off oil production, accusing its northern neighbor of stealing its oil. Now the African Union is aiming to settle things down.
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Caribbean nations get caught in China-Taiwan tug of war
More than half the countries with diplomatic ties to Taiwan are in Central America and the Caribbean. Some, like Grenada, are finding that switching allegiances can be expensive.
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Shimon Peres: a dovish voice in Obama's ear
Israeli President Shimon Peres meets with President Obama today. Mr. Peres opposes an Israeli preemptive strike on Iran, adding a dovish voice to deliberations between the US and Israel.
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For bailout nations, new EU treaty is high price to pay
A new EU fiscal treaty could help keep national governments from overspending. But for EU nations already receiving bailouts, its conditions would be a big blow to their economies and national pride.
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War talk on Iran forces the issue: Is Israel a formal US ally?
Obama and Netanyahu can't agree on a threshold for attacking Iran if they also lack clarity on whether the US and Israel are formal allies. Will Israel abandon its strategy of defense self-reliance?
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EU leaders sign treaty to enforce fiscal discipline as Spain rebels
Spain told European Union leaders as they gathered to sign a fiscal treaty that it couldn't meet the deficit targets set by the EU for the upcoming year.
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Five hotbeds of biodiversity
Here are five flora- and fauna-rich ecologies that Conservation International, a nonprofit organization in Arlington, Va., says are more than 70 percent intact.
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North Korea nuclear deal: Envoy to visit US (+video)
Word of Ri Yong Ho's visit to the forum at Syracuse University comes on the heels of a breakthrough agreement that will provide much-needed U.S. food aid to North Korea in exchange for a rollback of its nuclear programs.
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Is Assad scared of a war crimes trial? Assault on Homs suggests not. (+video)
Diplomats critical of Syria are using terms such as 'crimes against humanity' and 'war criminal.' But the Homs assault suggests Assad sees defeating the rebels as more vital for his survival.
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Women's history month: 10 women making history today
March is known as Women's History month, meant to recognize the contributions and progress of women across history and around the world. Women today are playing some significant roles, from making peace to crafting economic policy in the midst of a crisis. Here are 10 women who are making history, today.
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North Korea nuclear moratorium: Will it last?
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the US “still has profound concerns” about the North Korea nuclear moratorium, even as it considers the agreement “a step in the right direction.”
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EU to Ireland: your referendum won't stop EU financial treaty
Germany is angry that Ireland plans to hold a referendum on a treaty that will impose strict budget controls on EU members. Ireland has twice rejected EU treaties — but this time, it alone cannot scupper the deal.
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North Korea agrees to suspend nuclear activities (+video)
North Korea agreed to suspend nuclear weapons tests and uranium enrichment, and allow in international inspectors, according to the US State Department. The US will provide food aid.
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North Korea agrees to nuclear moratorium, US says
The United States announced Wednesday that North Korea has agreed to halt nuclear testing and missile launches.
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Turkey hails French court overturning Armenian genocide denial law
The Turkish government applauded France's highest court reversing a law making it illegal to deny Armenian deaths in the former Ottoman Empire over 100 years ago was genocide.
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Ireland may get concessions in exchange for 'yes' on EU fiscal treaty
Ireland's approval of the EU fiscal treaty passed in January is dependent on a public referendum, the attorney general said today. Ireland might demand concessions in exchange for approval.
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Bin Laden hide-out: Leaks suggest Pakistani officers knew
Bin Laden hide-out: Material from WikiLeaks suggests mid-ranking Pakistani Army officials may have known about the Osama bin Laden hide-out in Pakistan, but official US statements do not back that up.
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Backchannels
Syria approves new Constitution as dozens murdered in Homs
The mounting death toll in Homs and other Syrian cities is far more important than a referendum the Syrian government says showed overwhelmingly public support for a new constitution.
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How serious is the bombast from North Korea?
North Korea issued more heated rhetoric denouncing the annual US-South Korea military drills that started today.
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