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Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile

President Obama said Assad's use of chemical weapons would be a 'red line' for US. Did he use sarin or any other chemical weapon against his own people?
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.
10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants

These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
Top 3 threats to the United States: the good and bad news

The annual Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community is out this week, a widely-anticipated report compiled by the nation’s intelligence agencies. Here is the good and bad news about the top three threats facing the United States, according to an unclassified version of the report.
Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US

Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.

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New protests surge in Iran as Ahmadinejad denies Holocaust again

A rally in Iran turned violent Friday as opposition supporters defied warnings and thronged the streets. Meanwhile, President Ahmadinejad repeated his claim that the Holocaust was a lie.
Movie review: 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'

This stark thriller dissects the motivations of urban terrorists.
Russia's response to US missile defense shield shift

Moscow has long opposed a missile shield in Poland and the Czech Republic. But the US shouldn't expect too much in return.
US to scrap missile defense shield that irked Russia

The Obama administration is expected to announce Thursday it will shelve Bush-era plans to erect a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe, after Iran’s long-range missiles were deemed less of a threat than previously believed.
Why Obama dropped European missile defense shield

Administration cites technological advances and a shifting threat from Iran. But many in Eastern Europe worry the US is simply appeasing Russia.
US shifts missile defense from Europe to Navy ships

A sea-based defense offers more flexibility against changing threats, including from Iran, Pentagon officials say. It also avoids a debate with Eastern Europe.
Opinion: How the US deepened the crisis in Honduras

Washington won't support upcoming elections that could help resolve the standoff. Bad move.
The Monitor's View: Obama's deft move on anti-Iran defense missiles

He holds a bolder card just before talks with Tehran about its nuclear program around the corner.
Why Europe wants stiffer sanctions on Iran

Germany, France, and UK are ready to impose oil and gas sanctions on Iran to stave off military strikes. But Oct. 1 talks about Iran's nuclear program will likely delay any moves.
Iraq's vice president says Iraq should call on US for security help

Adel Abdul Mahdi says in an interview with the Monitor that political reluctance to ask US troops for security support should be reconsidered.
Interview: Iraqi VP Adel Abdul Mahdi

Dr. Mahdi talked to Monitor correspondent Jane Arraf about upcoming national elections, Iraq's security and economic issues, and relations with Iraq's neighbors.
Opinion: Obama's dilemma in Iraq's Camp Ashraf

The US isn't supposed to intervene. But unless it does, Iranian exiles there face retribution from a brutal regime.
'Songs at midnight'

A Christian Science perspective.
Europeans set low expectations for Iran talks

Historic negotiations set for Oct. 1 will showcase an emboldeneded Tehran angling to buy more time to develop its nuclear capabilities, European analysts say.
US will join talks with Iran

But the Oct. 1 meeting may simply set the stage for the US to seek tougher sanctions against Tehran for its nuclear program.
Responsible leadership

A Christian Science perspective.
Venezuela's Chavez touts $2.2 billion arms deal with Russia

The announcement comes amid growing tensions between the leftist leader and the conservative government of Colombia, which recently agreed to host US military personnel on its bases.
Difference Maker People making a difference: Robert Quinn

When scholars face threats, this global networker finds them safer places to do their work.
Mitchell in Israel to jumpstart talks

US Middle East envoy George Mitchell met with Israeli President Shimon Peres on Sunday and sounded optimistic that a deal on settlements could boost peace talks before the end of the month.
US insists Iran talks will include nuclear issue

Iran appears to be backing down from its refusal to discuss its nuclear program.
Yemen rejects peace talks with rebels

The country has instead launched fresh attacks on a Houthi stronghold. The conflict threatens to destabilize the country, increasing its potential to become a terrorist haven.
Iran nuclear proposal rejected as Russia dismisses sanctions

President Obama had hoped to pressure Iran by building international consensus on tougher sanctions.
US official disavows 'artificial deadlines' for action on Iran

Susan Rice, US ambassador to the UN, sounded less strident Friday in addressing Iran’s nuclear program than Secretary of State Clinton has.
President Obama may be slumping at home, but he's surging in Europe

The US president's approval rating in Europe is 86 percent, even as he faces assaults from the right at home. But can he use that to advance his policy goals?
Hariri quits, casting Lebanon into further uncertainty

The prime minister-designate announced he was stepping down, 10 weeks after fruitless negotiations to form a new government.