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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?
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CSMonitor editors share their favorite people to follow on Twitter
Twitter turned 7 this week. In celebration of the social network's birthday, The Christian Science Monitor compiled a list of favorite Twitter accounts. Each is informative and useful in its own way. Find out what each section recommends for you.
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When dictators fall, so do their banknotes
The following now defunct or possibly soon-to-be defunct banknotes are imbued with the symbols and iconography of their leaders, past and present.
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5 big losers in press freedom: Mali and ... Japan?
The annual World Press Freedom Index released today shows gains for Myanmar and others. Japan tumbled due to an informal ban placed on independent coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Here are five of the notable winners and losers on this year’s list.
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Inauguration 2013: 10 highlights from previous second-term addresses
Barack Obama will be the 17th American president to deliver two inaugural addresses. Here are 10 highlights from such speeches by previous two-term presidents, including the shortest one ever.
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Ahmadinejad's Iraq visit bolsters Iran's influence
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad met with key Iraqi leaders and offered the country a $1 billion loan as he began a two-day visit Sunday.
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World
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Congressional incumbents on shaky ground in '08
Activists target lawmakers in Congress who cooperated with the opposition party.
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Opinion: Got news? Make it quick.
Busy people are getting the highlights, but missing historical context.
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Will an extended Turkish offensive further destabilize Iraq?
President Bush wants a limit to the Turkish campaign against rebels, but Turkey says no to a timetable.
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World
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about gun control, home loans, and Iraqi teachers in America.
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Opinion: Oil for nukes – mostly a bad idea
Bartering nuclear technology for oil is a path to the spread of nuclear weapons.
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USA
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World
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McCain unlikely to curb 'straight talk' approach anytime soon
But as the likely GOP nominee, he will face more scrutiny from Democrats.
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In shift, G.O.P. welcomes Iraq debate
Republican senators see the issue as a plus for the presidential campaign.
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Iraq war veterans receive guidance for a higher education
Some colleges develop programs to teach wounded vets the process of applying for, attending, and paying for school.
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USA
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Opinion: Protect America - and the law
We don't buy Bush's scare tactics on surveillance.
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Opinion: Waiting for a US-Iran handshake
Iran's diplomatic elite believe that the time has come to lead the region.
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In the Mideast, faint rays of hope
Grass-roots activists with cellphones are leading a drive for change.
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The future that young Russians want
The Putin generation is often worldly, optimistic, and enthusiastic about democracy – as they define it.
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More troops for Iraq and Afghanistan, Defense Department says
An Army general warns of strain on deployed troops.
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Iran faces possible U.N. sanctions over nuclear program
The US is pushing stronger action, but others want only mild measures.
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Nader's candidacy gets some cheers, but more groans
Many see it as folly for him to enter the presidential race one more time.
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Congress: Why should each military branch get same budget?
House panel study, expected this week, may lead to Air Force, Navy getting smaller portion of defense spending.
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Opinion: The end of multiculturalism
The US must be a melting pot – not a salad bowl.
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In the Mideast, faint rays of hope
Grass-roots activists with cellphones are leading a drive for change.
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U.S. seeks more U.N. sanctions on Iran
The latest IAEA report was hailed by Iran's president as a 'historic victory." But the US still sees evidence of a weapons program.
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