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International Women's day: 3 challenges women face around the world
Issues such as violence, inequality at work, and traditional expectations confront women on every continent around the world. Here is a sampling of challenges women faced this year:
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How the world is reacting to Obama's reelection
From China to Iran, President Obama's reelection elicited everything from celebration to doubt about his second-term agenda. Here are 11 responses:
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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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'Dan Gets A Minivan': 6 stories about the transition to parenthood
In "Dan Gets a Minivan," Dan Zevin shares how he made the transition from single guy to minivan-owning dad.
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'Barack Obama: The Story': 7 excerpts from the controversial book
7 stories biographer David Maraniss presented in his new book "Barack Obama: The Story."
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The Monitor's View: Clinton trip to Burma: a contest to define power in Asia
Burma's regime seeks distance from China by welcoming a Clinton visit. And the US can help bring freedom to Burma (Myanmar), but it must better understand legitimacy in this Buddhist society.
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Clean energy market: China promises open access
Clean energy companies in other countries will have equal access to China's burgeoning clean energy market, US envoy says after talks.
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In debate, Romney says handle Pakistan like Indonesia in the 1960s
In last night's Republican presidential debate, Mitt Romney cited the US role in Indonesia in the 1960s as a good model for Pakistan. But that might not be the best place to look for answers.
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China promises clean energy access: US envoy
Commerce Secretary John Bryson said the officials told him Monday the country will invest $1.7 trillion over the next five years inclean energy and other emerging technologies. He said they pledged a 'level playing field for US and other foreign suppliers.
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Obama eyes a booming Indonesia to create jobs in the US
President Barack Obama was in Bali today, where Boeing and an Indonesian airline signed a $21 billion contract that the US hopes will boost American business via Indonesia's growing economy.
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President Obama sending Sec. Clinton to Burma(Myanmar)
Hillary Clinton will visit Burma(Myanmar), the first time a US Secretary of State has traveled to the southeast Asian nation in over 50 years.
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China gives cool response to US military activity in Australia
Chinese officials have reacted cooly to President Obama’s announcement Wednesday that US Marines will be based in northern Australia, closer to the disputed South China Sea than any other US land forces.
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Obama in Australia: US reasserts Pacific role with eye on rising China
President Obama in Australia today pledged to boost the US military presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The significant strategic shift is popular with regional governments wary of China's rise.
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In Pictures: Funny animal faces
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Clinton announces $10 million in Thailand flood relief aid, Bangkok distracted by politics
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced a $10 million aid package for Thailand flood relief during a visit to Bangkok Wednesday.
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Bullet hits White House: Is this common?
There's no elevated threat against the president, and a bullet that hit a White House window was stopped by ballistic glass. But evidence of gunfire at or near the White House is rare, and authorities are investigating.
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Indonesia's fashion cops stop traffic
Three fashionable female cops are giving Indonesia's police force a new face while trying to bring down the country's accident rate.
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Indonesian group strikes unusual bargain to save forest
A local Indonesian non-profit and an American organization have partnered up to offer discounted health care to Indonesian communities that reject illegal logging practices.
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Javan rhino goes extinct in Vietnam after last rhino poached
Javan rhino extinct: The last Javan rhino in Vietnam was found poached for its horn.
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Did Donald Trump turn Rick Perry into a 'birther'?
Rick Perry gets into the birther issue in a Parade Magazine interview, saying that Donald Trump questions the authenticity of the birth certificate that President Obama released.
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Bali earthquake rattles, but does little substantial damage
Today's 6.1-magnitude Bali earthquake caused no deaths and only minor injuries, in part because of the better development standards the tourist industry has pushed, say observers.
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Difference Maker Tri Mumpuni Iskandar builds small hydro plants to bring electricity to Indonesian villages
A petite entrepreneur wants to bring hydropower to the 90 million Indonesians without electricity.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 10/07
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Africa Rising: Will Ivory Coast stop feeding the global chocolate habit?
If Ivory Coast's family-owned cocoa farms don't change the way they do farming, they will stop being able to meet the world's hunger – nay, its certified need – for chocolate. That would be bad.
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Turkey’s potential as Middle East leader marred by Israel dispute
In its relatively new role in the Middle East, Turkey holds great potential as an influence for democratic, economic, and diplomatic good. But its dispute with Israel over the Gaza flotilla incident is holding it back.
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Good Reads: Amanda Knox released, Panetta in Israel, and US foreign aid cuts
With Amanda Knox's murder conviction overturned, the world's press can now return to other matters, such as the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and looming US foreign aid cuts contemplated by Congress.
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Stanford's Institute of Design: School for world changers
Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, create 'empathy driven' curricula, which push design that improves lives.
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In Pictures: Sunken treasure
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A new global political order
For the first time in human history, the entire world is now politically awakened. Democratic participation and global cooperation are the best guarantees of social progress and stability. The world must take concrete steps in this direction.
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Bicycle Coffee Co. pedals fair-trade coffee
It delivers by bike and keeps overhead low so it can sell 'ethical' coffee at a competitive price.
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