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Olympics gymnastics: 5 athletes to watch
Some of the best Olympic drama can be found on the high beams or mats. This is the stage where Kerri Strug and Nadia Comaneci became global stars. Any slight wobble or misstep can undo a performance, making gymnastics competitions far from predictable. Butt here are five gymnasts who should find themselves in the medals hunt in London.
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US tax time: A later deadline and other tax facts
Thanks to a holiday in Washington, D.C., the federal tax-filing deadline this year is April 17, two days later than usual. The extra time provides an opportunity to peruse some random tax-related facts.
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In Pictures: Giant reptiles
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Iron Curtain
You won't find a better book about the beginnings of the Cold War than this National Book Award-nominated study by Anne Applebaum.
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Stefan Karlsson
Six types of European economic trendsRecent EU data shows great divergences in Europe between different countries in economic growth, Karlsson writes.
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George Soros: To survive, Europe must recapture spirit of solidarity
Europe has become divided into two classes – depressed debtors like Greece and controlling creditors like Germany. To reverse this, Europe must recapture its spirit of solidarity. A good place to start is where suffering is greatest, in Greece, among thousands of mistreated migrants.
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As Europe scrimps, budget airline Ryanair soars
Europeans may be tightening their belts, but they're still flying Ryanair, whose profits were up in the first half of 2012. And the airline is eying expansion in Eastern Europe, Africa, and even the US.
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Global News Blog
Krakow's mini-boom in IT attracts Polish and foreign techiesSome 70 multinational firms have opened, employing 20,000 skilled workers – Poles and foreigners alike – in Krakow, which some call a small Silicon Valley of Central Europe.
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Germany's secret to staving off the eurocrisis? Manufacturing.
Germany is 'strong and growing' more than almost any other Western economic power, thanks in large part to the country's dedication to its small- and mid-sized manufacturing companies.
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Global News Blog
How higher education may be easing the global recessionA new OECD report on education in the world's top economies highlights the importance of higher education, which includes vocational schooling, during an economic downturn.
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New world requires new strategies
Democracy and digitalization make urgent demands. How, and how fast, can the US adjust?
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Energy Voices
Europe has had enough, but can it stand up to Gazprom?Europe wants to escape Gazprom's stranglehold by diversifying into shale gas. But Gazprom is throwing up obstacles.
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Stir It Up!
Kimchi-style cornThis is a refreshing summer side dish, crunchy and sweet with a touch of heat and just the right amount of garlic. It’s lovely with grilled meats or mixed into a green salad.
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Reader recommendation: The Sojourn
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Modern Parenthood
2012 Olympics: Chess should be included – for players and parentsChess isn't included in the list of events for the 2012 Olympics, though as an officially-recognized sport, it should be. Like other sports, chess attracts driven players and supportive parents to world competitions.
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London 2012 fencing: US women knocked out, will China get its first gold?
London 2012 fencing: The US is out of women's individual epee fencing. The gold, silver, and bronze medals battled is between China, the Ukraine, South Korea, and Germany.
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Olympics gymnastics: 5 athletes to watch
Some of the best Olympic drama can be found on the high beams or mats. This is the stage where Kerri Strug and Nadia Comaneci became global stars. Any slight wobble or misstep can undo a performance, making gymnastics competitions far from predictable. Butt here are five gymnasts who should find themselves in the medals hunt in London.
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Laszlo Csatary: Hungary arrests 97-year-old alleged Nazi war criminal (+video)
Laszlo Csatary was charged with 'unlawful torture of human beings,' after a Jewish organization alerted Hungarian officials of his Nazi involvement.
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Global News Blog
Why is Romania's president facing impeachment vote?The president faces impeachment for alleged abuse of power in a referendum next week, as Romania's prime minister is accused of undermining the country’s institutions for his own gain.
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How To Watch the Olympics
A book that makes the perfect guide to the Olympics, past and present.
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Stefan Karlsson
Race against time: Eastern Europe growing old before rich?With the labor force soon starting to shrink dramatically because of the lagged effect of the collapse of birth rates in the early 1990s, Stefan Karlsson believes that most, if not all, Eastern European countries will grow old before they grow rich.
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Russians favored in wrestling at London Summer Olympics
Russia has long been dominant in wrestling at past Olympic Games and is expected to do so again this summer in London. But the US and other nations will be medal contenders, as well.
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Wallenda exuberant after wire walk across Niagara Falls
There was 'wind coming from every which way,' mist so powerful it clouded his vision and an unfamiliar wire beneath him, but daredevil Nik Wallenda didn't let that stop him.
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Beyond Stuxnet: massively complex Flame malware ups ante for cyberwar
Flame is something new in cyberwar, experts say. It can take screenshots and record audio on infected computers. The malware was almost certainly made by a nation-state.
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US tax time: A later deadline and other tax facts
Thanks to a holiday in Washington, D.C., the federal tax-filing deadline this year is April 17, two days later than usual. The extra time provides an opportunity to peruse some random tax-related facts.
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Hungarian president steps down, robbing hard-line government of rubber stamp
Amid accusations of plagiarism in his doctoral dissertation, Hungarian President Schmitt announced his resignation today.
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Spain leads Europe's rebellion against German austerity
Prime Minister Mario Rajoy told EU officials that Spain would not meet its deficit target for 2012. Other countries, struggling to avoid further recession, may follow suit.
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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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