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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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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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Turkish raid strains U.S.-Kurd ties
American support in strike against PKK rebels threatens relations with key Iraqi allies.
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USA
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Reporters on the Job
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World
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Election '08: For candidates, Iraq debate shifts
The question used to be 'withdraw or not'? But now, some progress in Iraq is prompting a more nuanced discussion.
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Iraqi interpreter, rebuilding a life in America, enlists as a U.S. soldier
He's probably the first Iraqi interpreter to enlist, a US Army spokeswoman says.
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In Iraq, Saddam Hussein's old guard remains on fringes
Washington contends that allowing ex-Baathists back into the fold is key to undercutting the insurgency.
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Reporters on the Job
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A new U.S. push to release more detainees in Iraq
The US implements a program to release those not deemed a threat.
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Close of Wikileaks website raises free speech concerns
A US judge's move to close the dissident site Wikileaks only showed the limits of enforcing national laws in cyberspace.
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Opinion: The 'spouse tax' on military wives
The military is not built to suit a two-income family
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New on DVD: 'The Valley of Elah' and 'Michael Clayton'
In the valley of Elah, a shadowy murder case; a corporate conspiracy catches up with Michael Clayton.
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U.S. soldier convicted of assault in Iraq death
The Kirkuk incident was not manslaughter, jury finds. Trial for 2005 Haditha killings is slated for March 3.
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Big wins in Wisconsin, Hawaii make it Obama's race to lose
His large margins of victory in Tuesday's contests put Clinton on the ropes.
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Clinton or Obama? Gender less important to young voters.
As Obama gains, he whittles Clinton's lead among baby-boomer women.
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Kosovo independence: Russia warns of separatist storm
Frustration is deep over Western support for independence that Russia sees as destabilizing and against international law.
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Anglican Archbishop: too intellectual to lead?
The Archbishop of Canterbury faces criticism for his views on Islamic law and gay clergy. Is he just misunderstood?
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In Africa, Bush touts aid efforts, basks in popularity
Mr. Bush has been generally well-received so far on his five-country trip to Africa.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Kosovo's independence, US security assistance in Africa, and the Army's currently limited size.
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Opinion: How Republicans might sink Obama
In 1976, they nearly beat Carter with the fear card.
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Why Kosovo's independence bid is unique
Effort may lack UN legality, but is politically practical, say many diplomats, despite Serb anger.
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World
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McCain still fighting for conservative GOP support
A party divided over his candidacy will make a victory in the general election difficult, especially if McCain faces Obama.
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U.S. 'citizen diplomats' honored for volunteering abroad
By helping improve lives around the world, they rebuild the America's image abroad.
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