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Bestselling books the week of 4/29/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Pakistan elections: Who's running?
This election will mark the first transfer of power from one government to another without any military interference. Here is a look at the main candidates for prime minister.
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Boston Marathon bombings: 5 books to read in the aftermath
In the wake of the tragedy, check out these five titles which address topics from patriotism to strength in the face of disaster.
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Charles Dickens: 10 quotes on his birthday
To mark the 201st birthday of Charles Dickens, here are 10 quotes from the great novelist.
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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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Britain eyes Swedish law on sex workers
Government minister Vernon Coaker arrives Thursday in Stockholm, where the number of street prostitutes has declined by one-third since 1999.
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Satellite navigation systems send trucks down the wrong routes in Britain
Drivers end up rolling through towns on roads meant for a horse and cart. Can people please stop running into Ena Wickens's roof?
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Baghdad's brave librarian
Loud talkers, lost books ... and the occasional sniper fire, rocket attacks, and death threats are what Saad Eskander is up against in rebuilding the National Library and Archive.
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A former Cambodian boy soldier defuses his past
Aki Ra laid mines with his bare hands for the Khmer Rouge and now takes them away to villagers' delight and official frustration.
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Life of drama and dance
Rudolf Nureyev was a troubled man, a difficult friend, and an undisputed talent.
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Nureyev's was a life of drama and dance
Rudolf Nureyev was a troubled man, a difficult friend, and an undisputed talent.
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Nicaraguan opposition resists Chávez's expanding 'revolution'
Some lawmakers say that President Ortega is taking a page from the Venezuelan leader's playbook to expand his own presidential powers.
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Reporters on the Job
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For Malawi girls, high school is only the first hurdle
A small group of girls funded largely by Monitor readers aims to make the most of their opportunity.
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A 'lost' garden rediscovered
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A 'lost' garden rediscovered
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