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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012
From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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Iran fires at US drone: the top 3 pressing questions
Iranian military forces fired at a US Predator drone for the first time ever earlier this month, the Pentagon acknowledged this week. It’s a revelation that has raised a host of questions for the US military. Here are the top three.
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War with Iran? 5 ways events overseas could shape Obama's second term.
The threat posed by Iran’s nuclear program is the most urgent example of the foreign-policy challenges that face President Obama in his second term. Here are four others.
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How the world is reacting to Obama's reelection
From China to Iran, President Obama's reelection elicited everything from celebration to doubt about his second-term agenda. Here are 11 responses:
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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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Freedom takes a hit worldwide
A new report by Washington watchdog group Freedom House says a clampdown on political rights made 43 countries 'not free' in 2007.
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World
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Terrorism & Security
France takes more assertive role in Gulf with planned military base in the U.A.E.On a three-day trip, President Nicolas Sarkozy also inked economic and nuclear deals with Gulf states.
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Terrorism & Security
In Baghdad, Rice praises law reintegrating former BaathistsThe US supports a new law designed to allow some members of Saddam Hussein's party to return to government.
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Now, economy tops war in election
Indicators like high oil prices and the slumping stock market have voters concerned.
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With Rice in Baghdad, U.S. pushes Iraq to clear more 'benchmarks'
The Secretary of State paid a surprise visit Tuesday amid signs that political reconciliation is gaining some traction in Iraq.
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Life in prison for Padilla?
In sentencing, the judge must find that the convicted Al Qaeda recruit aimed to influence a government. But his trial has scant record of motive.
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Terrorism & Security
Iran promises to come clean on its nuclear programIt says it will provide answers to remaining questions to the IAEA within four weeks.
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World
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Big lenders begin to find stable ground
Stronger financial institutions are purchasing weaker ones. Case in point: Bank of America has announced it will purchase Countrywide Financial.
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Sparks fly in Padilla sentencing hearing
Five months after terror-conspiracy convictions, prosecutors and the defense still battle over the evidence.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about a youth program in Kenya, justice for Palestinians, and new art.
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On Mideast trip, Bush hopes to propel historic Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking
In Jerusalem Wednesday, the president called for two democracies, Israel and Palestine, to live side by side.
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Reporters on the Job
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Abroad, fresh image of U.S.
Many see Obama, Clinton successes as fitting the ideals of US democracy and diversity.
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Baghdad's brave librarian
Loud talkers, lost books ... and the occasional sniper fire, rocket attacks, and death threats are what Saad Eskander is up against in rebuilding the National Library and Archive.
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Israel steps up warnings to Bush on Iran
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict will not be the only issue on his visit to Israel.
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Opinion: In the Middle East, no time to spare
Bush must push hard for a two-state solution.
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U.S.-Iran naval confrontation in Gulf raises tensions
While the US State Department demands an explanation, Iran's Foreign Ministry calls the incident 'normal.'
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Bush takes altered goals to Mideast
His trip includes Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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The Monitor's View: Bush drills for Middle East deals
Israel's demand to remove Iran's threat before a Palestinian deal could hamper President Bush's effort for peace.
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A fish and a shark: a captured Israeli's fifth-grade parable
Supporters see hope in printing a tale in which enemies make peace.
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Opinion: Why U.S. strategy on Iran is crumbling
Gulf states no longer want to isolate Iran.
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Global flash points: How to spot signs of peace
Monitor correspondents and experts suggest what to watch for in eight international conflicts.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about democracy in Pakistan, religious dialogue in the Middle East, farmers and capital, and the monorail.
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