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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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Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments
From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.
03/26/2009 01:00 am -
Global trade slump hits Asian labor
Many factory workers in export-heavy economies like Thailand's have lost their jobs. With agricultural demand also down, farming has become a less reliable Plan B.
03/24/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Wanted: elected leaders with international experience
To solve today’s global issues, politicians need what the private sector has.
03/23/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Obama starts well with Muslims but must do more
He has to follow up with real engagement.
03/16/2009 01:00 am -
Turkey warms to Clinton's candor
Was it TV magic or intelligent diplomacy? A month before Obama's visit, Hillary charms Turkey in a talk- show stop.
03/09/2009 01:00 am -
A tasty reminder of home
The kitchen filled with the scents of a faraway land.
03/04/2009 12:00 am -
Classic book review: Among the Believers: An Islamic Journey
A vivid, opinionated journey through the world of Islam.
03/01/2009 12:00 am -
Discoveries Mysterious 'yawning fish' discovered off Indonesia
02/25/2009 12:00 am -
Clinton 'reintroduces' US to Asia
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrapped up her trip to Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and China on Sunday. Her aim was to reenergize key ties to the region.
02/23/2009 12:00 am -
Clinton eyes bringing N. Korea back to negotiating table on nuclear program
In South Korea, which she visited Thursday, fears persist that the US will move forward on ties even if the North resists verifying disablement of its weapons.
02/20/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Indonesia welcomes Clinton with songs – and a bit of shoe-throwing
02/18/2009 12:00 am -
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02/17/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Clinton to Japan: You're our 'cornerstone'
02/17/2009 12:00 am -
Review: 'Under the Sea 3D'
Latest IMAX 3D adventure puts you nose to nose with a dazzling array of sea creatures and makes you wish the movie were longer.
02/14/2009 12:00 am -
World
02/13/2009 12:00 am -
Clinton's first destination as secretary of State: a rising Asia
She'll talk with China and three other nations about climate change, the financial crisis, and more.
02/13/2009 12:00 am -
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02/04/2009 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Buy American, buy a trade war
If the recovery bill bans spending on foreign goods, it will invite retaliation.
02/04/2009 12:00 am -
Bright Green Do volcanoes change the climate?
Mount Redoubt, an active stratovolcano in the state's Aleutian Range, is twitching and belching like someone who just downed a case of Mountain Dew, signs that geologists say tend to precede an eruption.
01/29/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog This week's lookahead - Jan. 26
01/25/2009 12:00 am -
Thailand accused of mistreating Muslim refugees
Nearly 1,000 refugees were detained on a remote island in December before being towed out to sea and abandoned with little food or water, rights group says.
01/23/2009 12:00 am -
Tibet shepherds live on climate frontier
Shrinking glaciers mean longer hikes to water flocks
01/21/2009 12:00 am -
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01/13/2009 12:00 am -
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01/12/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog International news roundup
01/12/2009 12:00 am
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