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International Women's day: 3 challenges women face around the world

Issues such as violence, inequality at work, and traditional expectations confront women on every continent around the world. Here is a sampling of challenges women faced this year:
Sports in 2012: here are some Monitor highlights

It’s impossible to list all the records set in 2012, but here’s a short rundown of some heralded highlights, plus 20 of our favorites, including some you might have missed.
2012's 'good news' stories

2012 saw jobs returning to the US, health concerns improve in historic numbers, and more.
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Russia meteor blast produced 2.7 magnitude earthquake equivalent

The meteor blast in the skies over Russia that injured hundreds and also triggered shaking that appeared on seismograph readings.
Meteorite - not the end of the world - strikes Russia's Siberia (+video)

A bus-sized meteor exploded over Russia's Ural Mountains, sparking speculation about everything from a missile attack to the end of the world. The shock waves smashed windows and damaged buildings.
Iran nuclear talks: Will they veer off course?

Meeting in Washington, Secretary of State John Kerry and EU foreign-policy chief Catherine Ashton underscore their preference for a diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear program.
Terrorism & Security One step forward, one step back on Iran's nuclear program

Iran has taken steps that indicate a slowing down of its nuclear progress like converting enriched uranium into reactor fuel, but it also announced new centrifuges that could hasten uranium enrichment.
Iran marks revolution anniversary with soaring, defiant rhetoric (+video)

On the 34th anniversary today of the Iranian revolution, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rejected Western pressure to negotiate over Iran's nuclear program 'at the point of a gun.'
Trumpeting technological strength, Iran releases video it says is from downed US drone (+video)

The release of the video comes as Iran showcases a slew of scientific and technological advances to herald the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which will be celebrated on Feb. 10.
Iran's supreme leader shuts down possibility of direct nuclear talks with US (+video)

'Negotiations will not solve the problems' between Iran and the US, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said today, squashing one-on-one nuclear talks proposed by the US.
New hurdle for nuclear talks: Iran's presidential politics (+video)

Iran's foreign minister said he was 'optimistic' about looming nuclear talks. But political sparring ahead of June presidential elections could stymie any dealmaking now.
Iran says US offer of direct talks a 'step forward, but...'

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi responded positively to the US offer, but blamed previous negotiation failures on the US.
Kazakhstan passenger jet crashes, second in a month

At least 20 people died when the SCAT airlines jet crashed in heavy fog near Almaty, Kazakhstan. SCAT is banned from flying within the European Union.
A state divided: Uranium mining in Virginia?

Vast uranium deposits in Virginia could make for extremely profitable mining. Opponents fiercely argue mining could lead to an environmental disaster, or water contamination. Lawmakers are expected to take the matter up in this session.
Sports in 2012: here are some Monitor highlights

It’s impossible to list all the records set in 2012, but here’s a short rundown of some heralded highlights, plus 20 of our favorites, including some you might have missed.
2012's 'good news' stories

2012 saw jobs returning to the US, health concerns improve in historic numbers, and more.
Russian trio heads for space station

The spacecraft launched from a Russian-leased manned-space facility in Kazakhstan with an American, a Canadian, and a Russian on board.
Starbucks $450 steel card: class warfare in a coffee cup?

Starbucks $450 gift card is made of stainless steel and will only be available in limited quantities through a luxury goods website. Is the Starbucks $450 steel gift card a sign that Starbucks is going "1 percent" on us? Or is it just harmless, splurgy fun?
Scott Kelley: Longest space station sojourn will be test for Mars mission

NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko will spend an entire year aboard the International Space Station. The extended mission will help provide information about far-flung trips to asteroids and Mars.
Talking elephant: To fight loneliness, pachyderm speaks five words (+video)

Talking elephant? Yes, an Asian elephant in a South Korean zoo has a five-word Korean vocabulary, says a team of scientists. The elephant talks through his trunk.
Space station crew now at full strength

Following a two day journey, two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut docked at the International Space Station. Thirty-two Japanese medaka fish also made the trip safely.
Energy Voices Georgia installs soccer star as energy minister

The prime minister-elect of Georgia announced earlier this week his choice of soccer sensation Kakha Kaladze as his new energy minister. The soccer star has played for top Italian clubs Milan and Genoa, according to OilPrice.com.
Kremlin to pull out of Russia-US nuke lockdown program

Russia's plan to end the Nunn-Lugar program, in which the US aided Russia in handling post-Soviet weaponry, is just part of Russia's shifting policy regarding international cooperation.
Seven in Texas charged with selling high-tech electronics to Russia

Alexander Fishenko and others sold cutting-edge microelectronics that could be used in Russian weapons systems, according to federal prosecutors.
Record-setting female astronaut Williams 'psyched' to take command of ISS (+video)

Williams first launched into space in 2007 and spent 195 consecutive days in space, setting a record for the longest single spaceflight by a female astronaut. On Wednesday, she'll celebrate her birthday in space.
Space station crew lands safely after shortened mission (+video)

An American and two Russian astronauts landed safely in Kazakhstan after 123 days aboard the International Space Station. Is the Russian space program back on track?
Energy Voices The real reason behind oil price rises

In an interview, energy economist James Hamilton reveals how demand for oil keeps outstripping production, even with new shale oil supply coming from the United States.
Kazakh opposition leader on trial for attempting to overthrow government

Vladimir Kozlov faces 13 years in prison if convicted of charges that include orchestrating dissent among striking oil workers. Observers fear the trial could undermine some of the country's progress in developing a multiparty democracy.