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George H. W. Bush in his own words: 10 stories from the updated 'All the Best, George Bush'

"All the Best, George Bush" is a collection of the personal correspondence of George H. W. Bush from his first years in the Navy in 1942 all the way to 2011. Here are 10 excerpts from the book.
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.
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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The Monitor's View: Financial crisis, Part 2

Developing countries need urgent help. The IMF is acting quickly, but it needs help, too.
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.
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.
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.
Rustic and refined ratatouille

This humble peasant dish is so rich and flavorful, it could almost pass for dessert.
How nations dominate niche sports

Why does China crush opponents in diving? How does South Korea do so well in archery? Excellence in an Olympic sport can be a result of traditions or serendipity.
Russia-Georgia conflict: Why both sides have valid points

As Russian troops prepare to withdraw from Georgian bases and cities they invaded last week, a look at the two contradictory stories of what happened and why.
Georgia-Russia conflict shows EU's energy vulnerability

This week's offensive is the latest setback to plans for the Nabucco pipeline, designed to wean Europe off Russian energy giant Gazprom.
Opinion: Russia's payback

NATO disrespected Russia for too long. Now the Alliance must regroup.
U.S. limited in Georgia crisis

American effort to spread democracy wanes in post-Iraq era.
Opinion: Russo-Georgian conflict is not all Russia's fault

But war could ignite further disputes in the region.
A soccer tournament with a social conscience

The Anti-Racist World Cup in Bologna, Italy, draws more than 200 amateur teams each year who come to build bridges and challenge a history of soccer hooliganism in Europe.
'Empires of the Sea'

A dramatic retelling of the 16th-century clash of Christian and Muslim armies.
Six picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Wimbledon's Serb dominance, an armchair scientist's ticket to outer space, Inspector Wexford's renewed sleuthing, and more.
Europe ratchets up its pressure on immigrants

The E.U. voted to allow longer detentions for illegals and to standardize deportation rules.
After divorce, a new name symbolizes a new life

Some American women choose to invent entirely new surnames when their marriages end.
Difference Maker Borrow a Muslim? A 'living library' to prick stereotypes

In 12 countries, people check out people for a 30-minute conversation to challenge their own prejudices.
'New Europe' flexes its muscle at Eurovision song contest

Serbia, 2007 winner thanks to Balkan bloc, hosts Saturday's final.
Counterterror debate turns to troop levels in Afghanistan, Iraq

Democrats say an overemphasis on the war in Iraq has come at the expense of Afghanistan and has allowed Al Qaeda to regroup in that region.
On the road – from Germany to Cambodia – in a communist jalopy

Towed by camels and laughed at by pedestrians, the lowly Trabant is a modern-day Marco Polo for a good cause.
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In Moscow, Rice signals warmer US-Russia ties

High-level talks on contentious issues such as missile defense had a markedly different tone from past rhetoric.
Suburban sprawl pollutes Hungary

The rapid rise in commuter traffic to and from Budapest is creating Los Angeles-style smog.
Where climate change meets national security

EU report adds urgency to old warnings, NATO to take up discussion next.
Where climate change meets national security

EU report adds urgency to old warnings, NATO to take up discussion next.