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Top 5 bull markets since 1929
The bull market that started in 2009 is currently the fifth most spectacular rise in stock prices since at least 1929. Can you guess which bull markets have been even more impressive?
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The 25 best movie musicals of all time
The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
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Opinion 4 ways US can boost cyber security
The US needs a proactive cyber foreign policy that goes beyond naming and shaming. Here are four steps the US can take to bolster its diplomatic efforts to address cybersecurity threats.
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'A Spoonful of Sugar': 7 stories from a British nanny
From nanny training to her charges' hijinks, Brenda Ashford, Britain's longest-serving nanny, shares her stories in "A Spoonful of Sugar."
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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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Obama, the pragmatist, wins NATO kudos but few troops for Afghan mission
The US president got a ringing endorsement of his new Afghanistan strategy – but only 3,000 new, mostly non-combat troops.
04/05/2009 01:00 am -
Obama lays out steps for a nuclear free world
In Prague speech Sunday, the US president talked about Iran, North Korea, Russia, and how to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
04/05/2009 01:00 am -
Obama woos Europe on Afghanistan
In Strasbourg, the US president cast the war as an international – not just American – problem.
04/03/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Don't be naive about Russia's real aims
04/03/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View The G-20 can do better next time
What didn't happen at the London summit matters more than what did.
04/03/2009 01:00 am -
G-20 roundup: US and Europe agree to disagree
The meeting's great success is $1.1 trillion in economic aid for the developing world, but other proposed solutions to the recession were vague.
04/03/2009 01:00 am -
G-20: Strong hand of Angela Merkel
While French and British leaders have been high profile, the low-key German chancellor is getting credit for the summit's regulatory focus.
04/02/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog G-20 leaders move to tighten regulation
As much as $500 billion will also be channeled into the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
04/02/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog At G-20 summit, a fragile web of relationships shapes outcomes
The Obama-Hu exchange seemed to go well, while dinner Wednesday night gave Obama and Germany's Merkel a chance to reach greater détente.
04/02/2009 01:00 am -
At G-20, leaders look to save economy – and their own jobs
The global crisis has led to political upheaval in many countries, unseating three prime ministers in Europe alone.
04/01/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Sarkozy threatens to bolt. Brown, Obama don't buy it
04/01/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Behind the G-20: A primer
What to look for as the leaders of the world's largest economies meet in London.
04/01/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Sarkozy's red lines for a G-20 summit deal
04/01/2009 01:00 am -
Unlike the US, Germany unlikely to bail out automaker
Merkel, in visit to headquarters of GM's Opel unit, says that direct aid is unlikely.
03/31/2009 01:00 am -
Germany's hard line on the stimulus: Why Merkel says 'Nein'
Ahead of G-20, German leader balks at more spending and more debt.
03/31/2009 01:00 am -
On European trip, rock-star Obama faces skeptical allies
While he is popular, American policies are not. He will be hard-pressed to win concessions on his plans for the economy or Afghanistan.
03/31/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Obama's foreign-policy credo: listen and lead
In this century, American presidents will have to listen more than they’re used to.
03/31/2009 01:00 am -
G-20 leaders to target nations harboring tax dodgers
Under threat of sanctions, Switzerland and other tax havens are starting to rethink their secrecy laws.
03/30/2009 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about parental participation in education, making the case for women as leaders, why many countries should be concerned about cyber attacks from China, and why Muslims, too, should be careful in their speech to others.
03/30/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Say goodbye to the pink Mazda
03/27/2009 01:00 am -
Fresh challenge for Germany’s car dealers: too many customers
New car sales soared 21 percent in February as a government incentive program sparked buying.
03/27/2009 01:00 am -
Geithner pushes his financial reforms on Capitol Hill
The Treasury secretary’s plan aims to rein in the industry’s boom-bust cycle and soothe Europe ahead of the G-20 summit.
03/26/2009 01:00 am -
A fairy tale ending for gardeners?
An enchanting line of disease-resistant roses gains fans.
03/26/2009 01:00 am -
US and European paths to recovery diverge
Ahead of the G-20 economic summit, a divide grows over the balance of regulation and stimulus.
03/25/2009 01:00 am -
Russia sees chance to boost US ties
Obama's outreach to Iran lifts hopes that the US and Russia can find more common ground in their bids to get Iran to curtail its nuclear program.
03/23/2009 01:00 am
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