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5 national security issues next president must tackle
President Obama and Mitt Romney battle over foreign policy issues in the third and final presidential debate. No matter who wins the presidential election November 6, Mr. Romney or Mr. Obama will have to confront five urgent national security issues in the first weeks of his term.
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Top 3 lessons the US military has learned in Afghanistan
As robust defense budget wranglings continue on Capitol Hill, much of the debate about one of the Pentagon's largest expenses – Afghanistan – centers around just how effective the decade-long fight has been. Here are the top three lessons that US military has learned in Afghanistan.
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Four steps to success in Afghanistan
Now that the United States has committed itself to Afghanistan for another 10 years, the most important policy Washington could adopt in Afghanistan is one that helps the Afghans effectively govern their country on their own. To have any hope for success, the US and Afghanistan must accomplish these four goals.
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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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International Women's Day: How it's celebrated around the globe
International Women's Day has served for more than a century as a day to honor the achievements of women globally. Here are some ways people are celebrating:
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Terrorism & Security
Afghanistan aid delivery shortfall a security riskAn international agency's report says 40 percent of aid destined for Afghans is spent on overhead costs.
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Afghan doctors protest new security threat: gangs
Residents of the western city of Herat say 'Enough' to the rise of criminal activity.
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'Idol' airs Afghans' talents – and social divisions
Female contestant Lima Sahar caused a nationwide debate about women's roles before being voted off last week.
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World
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Afghanistan's soaring drug trade hits home
It faces one of the world's fastest rising rates of drug use.
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Danish cartoons: one Afghan's peaceful protest
Muhammad Sediq Afghan's hunger strike has inspired dozens to join his nonviolent efforts.
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Essay: The moon we all share
No matter where we are or what we do, the same silvery satellite shines on all of us.
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Afghanistan strains NATO ties
Secretary of State Rice arrives in London Wednesday to address tensions among key allies.
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The Monitor's View: The world can't ignore the Al Qaeda and Taliban threat in Afghanistan
A surge by the US and its allies is needed in the country.
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World
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Afghan woman is all about business
Entrepreneur Kamela Sediqi teaches Afghans around the country the skills they need to start ventures.
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Terrorism & Security
Canada says it needs more support from NATO allies in AfghanistanIts threat to remove its troops from the south comes amid friction over bid to appoint UN 'super envoy.'
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U.S. woman abducted in Afghanistan. Taliban responsible?
Aid worker helped women set up their own businesses in southern city of Kandahar.
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Hope from Afghanistan
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
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