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When dictators fall, so do their banknotes
The following now defunct or possibly soon-to-be defunct banknotes are imbued with the symbols and iconography of their leaders, past and present.
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Beyond the 'fiscal cliff': 6 reasons to be optimistic about America's future
As Americans take stock of 2012 and gear up for 2013, it's tempting to adopt "decline think" about the country, especially since there is still no deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of steep budget cuts and tax increases. But here are six reasons Americans should still be optimistic about their future.
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In key Syrian city, snipers and bombing tear at fabric of daily life
As rebels and the Syrian government battle for control of Aleppo, residents tap caution – and dark humor – to survive.
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10 ways the Android is better than iPhone 5
Sure a larger iPhone screen, 4G LTE support and a faster CPU are welcome additions, but Apple is a year late and $199 short. Android has provided all these features and more.
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For these four nations, 2012 is worse than the Great Recession
The Great Recession of 2008/09 delivered the worst blow to the global economy since the 1930s. But in a few nations, 2012 is turning out to be worse than 2009 in terms of economic growth. Europe's debt crisis, the general slowing of the world economy, and domestic political troubles have played a role in undercutting 2012 growth for one or more of these four nations. Can you guess who they are?
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Britain boosts effort to keep out extremists
So-called "preachers of hate" will be required to prove their innocence before entering the country.
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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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Syrian ire follows apparent US raid across Iraq's border
Damascus lashed out at Washington over charges that American forces killed at least eight civilians when US helicopters were on a mission to shut down insurgent 'rat lines.'
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In Congo, a doctor keeps helping as rape victims keep coming
A peace treaty has not stopped the rape as a weapon of war. Aid from Europe is drying up. But Denis Mukwege's efforts to help Congolese women hasn't flagged.
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Prominent journalist's murder roils Croatia
Croatian leaders link the car bomb that killed Ivo Pukanic to criminal underworld. It's the latest in a string of attacks that may hinder Croatia's European Union bid.
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World
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How Estonians sang their way to freedom
A new documentary tells story of how the national tradition of singing helped unite the masses against the Soviet occupation.
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World
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For Eastern Europe, the cost of going green will be a challenge
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (r.) and his foreign minister, Franco Frattini, spoke to the media Wednesday at an EU environmental conference in Brussels.
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France's Sarkozy emerging as leading figure
President Nicolas Sarkozy heads to Asia this week to broach the idea of bringing India and China together with G-8 nations in a 'Bretton Woods II' framework of economic rules.
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Sri Lankan war roils Indian politics
Tamil parties threaten to withdraw from India's Parliament, but some see this as an attempt to wrest more seats in upcoming elections.
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A financial new world order?
Bush says reforms must improve, not fetter, the free market; Europeans hint at more robust intervention.
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Turkey's Army loses luster over PKK attack
Amid daily fighting, including an clash Thursday that killed 10, unprecedented public criticism is mounting over an Oct. 3 attack.
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The Monitor's View: A new cop for global finance
The US must join Europe in revamping the rules of finance – for mutual prosperity.
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History lessons for financial crisis: Act fast, act globally
European leaders call for a new Bretton Woods-type agreement as they meet in Brussels.
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Russia-Georgia peace talks delayed
The first direct talks since the August war were postponed until Nov. 18 due to a dispute over the role of delegates from the breakaway regions.
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World
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Somali forces free hijacked vessel
Amid increasingly brazen pirate attacks, Europe eyes antipiracy patrols.
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Opinion: The West must not push Russia away – again
After so many broken promises, integration is key.
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EU bans incandescent light bulbs
Meeting last week in Luxembourg, European Union energy ministers agreed to ban filament light bulbs across all 27 member states. The decision comes just a few days before the EU will lift duties on energy-efficient bulbs imported from China, a move that is expected to bring down their prices.
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Credit crisis driving global cooperation
World markets responded positively Monday to new initiatives emerging from meetings in Washington and Paris.
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Congo blames Rwanda for fresh fighting
Clashes between government forces and Tutsi rebels could force 30,000 people from their homes in eastern Congo.
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On crisis, Europe to US: 'I told you so'
Europeans blame economic mess on US 'anything goes' capitalism as Iceland faces a full meltdown.
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Asia trumping US on science R&D
Federal funding for research has been falling in real terms. Is the nation's economic edge at stake?
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Poland's organic farms prove to be fruitful ventures
Economic growth, tradition, even Soviet policies make the nation well-suited for the industry.
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