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Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death
While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
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Banksy: 7 stories from 'The Man Behind the Wall'
Here are 7 Banksy stories from the recent biography "Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall."
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How much do you know about Israel? Take the quiz
Israel, which stands out as a flashpoint even in a region made up of flashpoints, is the source of endless debate. How much do you know about it?
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Opinion 6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks
Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
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Israeli elections: The 5 candidates steering the debate
Israeli elections will be held Jan. 22.
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Evicted Palestinians stand their ground – on thin mattresses
Forced out of their Sheikh Jarrah homes after losing a property-rights case to Jewish families, their situation has drawn international censure.
08/04/2009 01:00 am -
Why Lieberman, Israel's anti-Arab leader, could resign
The controversial foreign minister promised Monday to step down if indicted on corruption charges, adding to the possibility of a shake-up in Netanyahu's government.
08/03/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security US mulls new Iran sanctions as Ahmadinejad endorsed as president
The US is considering harsh sanctions on Iran's oil industry if negotiations to curb Tehran's nuclear program fail.
08/03/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Israel's Jerusalem evictions defy Obama, undermine peace process
The international community objected strongly as Israel moved settlers in and longtime Palestinian residents out.
08/03/2009 01:00 am -
It's a dog's life
And it's not half bad. Even in a recession, Americans bow to the slobbering, shedding, fiercely loyal king of pets.
08/03/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Israel stresses tolerance after gay-center attack
The assault Saturday in liberal Tel Aviv, which killed two people, surprised many and drew widespread condemnation.
08/02/2009 01:00 am -
Egypt's peace role – and its influence – under fire
As one of the few parties to speak to both Israel and Hamas, Cairo sees itself as a natural mediator. But now Turkey has called into question its effectiveness.
07/31/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Israel loosens Gaza blockade to allow rebuilding
Construction materials had been banned out of fear that Hamas would use them to make missiles or reinforce tunnels used for smuggling weapons.
07/30/2009 01:00 am -
Arabs losing hope in Obama's ability to broker Mideast peace
In a push for progress, three heavy hitters from the administration – Mitchell, Gates, and Jones – visited the region this week.
07/29/2009 01:00 am -
In Israel, no settlement deal for US envoy – just more settlers
During Mitchell's visit, activists set up 11 outposts. A report said the number of Israelis living in the West Bank has surpassed 300,000.
07/28/2009 01:00 am -
Seven North Carolinians charged in terror plot
The indictment, unsealed Monday, says they were planning to attack targets overseas. It is not clear if they were connected to Al Qaeda.
07/28/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons British government publishes Twitter guidelines
07/28/2009 01:00 am -
Israel sees more US 'understanding' on Iran's nukes
Defense Secretary Robert Gates reassured Israelis that the offer to talk to Tehran isn't open-ended, but some caution that Obama's basic policy on the issue has not changed.
07/27/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion On Iran, Bush and Obama were both right
Their bad-cop/good-cop combination appears to have worked remarkably well in weakening the hard-line regime.
07/27/2009 01:00 am -
Envoy Mitchell kicks off Mideast peace push
In Syria, Mitchell said peace between Israel and Syria was a 'near-term goal.' Syrian, Israeli, Egyptian, and Palestinian leaders are meeting with the special envoy, who will be joined by Defense Secretary Gates and other high-level US officials.
07/26/2009 01:00 am -
Kurdistan: Why it could spark new front in Iraq war
The region, which has increasingly been at odds with Baghdad, holds elections Saturday for a new regional government.
07/24/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Hillary Clinton's loose talk on Iran
Her idea of a US ‘defense umbrella’ against Iranian nukes may only trigger war.
07/24/2009 01:00 am -
Catastrophe? Israel bans 'nakba' from Arab textbook.
The move to prevent Israeli Arab students from being taught that the creation of Israel was a 'catastrophe' for Palestinians reverses a 2007 decision.
07/23/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Aborted rocket test: A chink in Israel's anti-Iran armor?
The highly touted Arrow 2 is considered central to Israel's defense against an unconventional attack.
07/23/2009 01:00 am -
New survey shows Obama more popular abroad than at home
07/23/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Watch out for an Iranian backlash
Considering how Iran's domestic shake-up caught everyone off guard, Western states should be prepared for what the regime might do next.
07/23/2009 01:00 am -
Israel's other Israel: the Tel Aviv 'bubble'
Far from suicide bombers and West Bank settlements, the cosmopolitan city is an economic engine – and out of step, some say.
07/22/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Iran’s Ahmadinejad not anti-Israeli enough?
Khameini's split with the man he backed for the presidency sheds light on the diversity of factions and opinions in Iran.
07/22/2009 01:00 am -
Is Israel serious about closing 23 fringe settlements?
It is reportedly planning to dismantle the outposts in a single day to minimize the violence and bad PR that marred the last major evacuation, in 2006.
07/21/2009 01:00 am -
Netanyahu draws red line on settlement freeze
The Israeli prime minister airs a US demand to halt building in E. Jerusalem, where US bingo magnate's hotel is slated for conversion into 20 Jewish apartments.
07/20/2009 01:00 am
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