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The Malala moment: 6 Pakistani views on the girl shot by the Taliban
The shooting of 14-year-old Malala Yousufzai by a Taliban gunman has shocked Pakistan and led to some extraordinary writing in the press on how Islamic radicalism is enabled. On the back foot for years, liberals are getting a new hearing against extremist religious parties, the powerful military, and a populist anti-US politician.
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Everyday heroes: 11 tales of American heroes
Charles Ramsey answered a call for distress and discovered a house of horrors. Victor Perez stopped the abduction of an 8-year-old girl. Two teenage boys rescued a couple from a burning car wreck in Florida. New Yorker Kashmir Singh goes the extra mile to help a Swiss couple. Here are 11 stories of everyday American heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace and courage.
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Who are the Taliban and what do they want? 5 key points
While Pakistani and Afghan insurgents often get labeled as the 'Taliban,' in reality there are several groups that often act independently and have distinct command structures, ideologies, and strategies.
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Expert Q&A: Who is Hafiz Saeed and why the $10 million bounty?
For a clearer picture of who Mr. Saeed is, the Monitor talked with a noted scholar and author on the region.
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Indian weavers sidelined by market forces
As traditional handmade saris go out of fashion, their makers resort to unskilled labor to make ends meet.
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Kashmir border skirmishes raise India-Pakistan tensions
Pakistani forces allegedly shelled an Indian military post Wednesday, prompting renewed emphasis on peace talks.
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Bombings may threaten India-Pakistan relations
Islamic militants claim to be targeting Indian cities to stoke communal tensions.
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Outpost attack in Afghanistan shows major boost in militant strength
Insurgents' ability to breach the post in Kunar Province is seen as a significant escalation in the fight.
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Protests in Kashmir herald poll tensions
Muslim separatists celebrated the revocation of a controversial land-transfer decision, using the occasion to agitate for independence from India.
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Kashmir: Mass protests force government to reverse controversial land-transfer decision
Muslims in Indian-administered Kashmir charged that the transfer was an attempt to tip the Hindu-Muslim ratio of the area in favor of Hindus. The protests have widened to support for independence.
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Opinion: When talking with terrorists makes sense
Used wisely, talks provide leverage, not appeasement.
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Indian bombings fit pattern of efforts to foment interreligious strife
Seven synchronized bombs exploded in the city of Jaipur Tuesday evening.
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India-Pakistan tensions renew over Kashmir
Indian officials accuse Pakistan of violence in the disputed Himalayan border region. The allegation coincided with bombings in Jaipur.
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China's quake: Why did so many schools collapse?
Earthquake experts say the collapsed schools may be a sign of poor construction despite adequate building codes.
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India's Jaipur bombing called 'terror plot'
A series of attacks in the Indian city may have been intended to incite religious fury between Hindus and Muslims. Some Indian officials suspect terrorist groups from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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As Pakistan changes, should U.S. policy?
The US is increasingly out of sync with Pakistan's newly-elected government, say analysts.
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New Zawahiri tape suggests Al Qaeda PR shift
The latest audio message from No. 2 Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri signals growing doubt among supporters, experts say.
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After brutal years, Kashmiris embrace new calm
Despite sporadic attacks, such as a bombing Wednesday, violence has dropped in the disputed region.
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Convicted Indian spy given one-month reprieve on execution in Pakistan
President Musharraf's reprieve may signal warming relations between the two former British colonies.
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In Sudan, another conflict could eclipse Darfur
The oil-rich region of Abyei could become the next flash point between Arab and African Sudanese.
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Pakistani militant attacks persist, test new leaders
Key Taliban figures in the tribal belt remain at large despite 20,000 troops' efforts.
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