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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/20
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South Sudan set to join ranks of five of the world's newest countries
The South Sudan referendum ended with an overwhelming vote for independence – 99.57 percent of those polled voted for it – and put the region officially on track to become independent in July.
How often is a country born? Here’s a look at five of the most recent declarations of independence:
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The Monitor's View: India gang rape: why women are needed as justice officials
Mass protests in India after a vicious gang rape of a female student help put a spotlight on countries that need to have more women police and judges. Antirape laws are not enough.
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'Act of Killing': In small screenings, by word of mouth, Indonesians learn of dark past
The new film 'The Act of Killing' recounts the slaughter in Indonesia of up to 2 million people following an attempted coup in 1965. Filmmakers are showing it in small venues to dodge potential censorship.
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Backchannels
In Indonesian business, the more things change...A Rothschild scion is disappointed to learn that his Indonesian partners have treated him much like politically connected Indonesian businessmen have treated foreign partners for decades.
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Interventions
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan writes of decades spent pursuing the elusive goal of world peace.
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Keep Calm
Good Reads: Syria's conflict, hero journalists, and the power of parentsA tribute to war correspondent Marie Colvin, a few tips about Syria from Lawrence of Arabia, and one Indian woman's fight against sexual harassment top this week's list of stories worth reading.
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East Timor's second major transition since independence
East Timor held peaceful elections this weekend, and is set to form a coalition government that helps transform one of the poorest Asian countries to a middle-income country by 2030.
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From unlikely undercover agent to East Timor's first lady
Australian Kirsty Sword Gusmao played a key role in the resistance movement in the 1990s. Today, as first lady of East Timor, she advocates for women's rights.
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A decade after independence, East Timor's surprising best friend? Indonesia.
Ten years ago, East Timor was reeling from Indonesia's scorched-earth withdrawal after two-plus decades of occupation. Today it sees its huge neighbor as a crucial partner.
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Mladic trial delayed because of evidence issues
The former Bosnian Serb general's trial has been postponed because prosecutors may have failed to disclose evidence to the defense.
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Backchannels
Assad pulling Syria troops out of cities by Tuesday? (+video)Kofi Annan seems to think so. But there are strong grounds for doubt.
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Democratic progress: East Timor election proves peaceful
The first-round vote of East Timor's presidential election went smoothly, defying low expectations based on the tiny country's violent history.
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The Monitor's View: 'Friends of Syria': Which good cause will bring unity for action?
At both the UN and at a "Friends of Syria" meeting in Tunisia, a consensus is steadily forming over which universal value can justify strong action on Syria.
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The risks of telling the Syria story
With nine journalists among the roughly 8,000 dead in Syria's uprising, Monitor reporter Scott Peterson explores the soul-searching inside the small community of war correspondents.
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Backchannels
Indonesia and Egypt separated at birth? No, just completely separate.Indonesia and Egypt are large. They're Muslim. They've thrown off long-standing dictators. These similarities aren't particularly meaningful.
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Backchannels
Graphic images flood out of Syria. Why no world uproar?Grainy videos depict the violence that has killed at least 6,000 Syrians, but the prospects for international intervention appear dim. Is the world inured to the ubiquitous images?
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Backchannels
In debate, Romney says handle Pakistan like Indonesia in the 1960sIn last night's Republican presidential debate, Mitt Romney cited the US role in Indonesia in the 1960s as a good model for Pakistan. But that might not be the best place to look for answers.
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Witness to a decade that redefined Southeast Asia
As he leaves his post in Bangkok, a correspondent looks at how a rising China has changed the Southeast Asia region after 9/11.
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Backchannels
Planning for Libya's transition shifts into high gearLibya's rebel council is meeting with international officials in Qatar today to arrange $2.5 billion in funding for an interim government.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/20
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Why Australia just toughened its tough immigration stance
Riots at Australia’s immigration detention centers have pushed Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s government to take new measures on asylum-seekers. But critics say they don't target the fundamental reasons for the unrest.
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The Monitor's View: In budget cutting, how to make foreign aid less vulnerable
Current foreign aid models don't fit 21st-century needs, a World Bank report suggests. Ending people's fear of their own rulers – through better governance – is the key to development.
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South Sudan set to join ranks of five of the world's newest countries
The South Sudan referendum ended with an overwhelming vote for independence – 99.57 percent of those polled voted for it – and put the region officially on track to become independent in July.
How often is a country born? Here’s a look at five of the most recent declarations of independence: -
Terrorism & Security
Christmas Island boat tragedy fuels debate over Australian policy on asylum seekersAustralia is struggling to balance humanitarian responsibilities to asylum seekers with national concerns about the economic impact of their migration.
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Argentina latest in Latin America to recognize Palestinian state
The move follows Brazil days earlier, though some Jewish leaders say they worry about a copycat phenomenon that could be 'counter-productive' to the peace process.
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Facebook provides community for Indonesia's street kids
Facebook and Indonesia's Internet cafes give Indonesian homeless teenagers a break from the streets and a chance to feel like a normal teen.
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