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Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US
Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.
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2013 Oscar-inspired dishes
The Academy Awards are right around the corner! What better way to cheer on the Best Picture nominees than by cooking a dish inspired by your favorite film?
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Focus
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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John Yemma named Monitor editor
After 20 years serving in senior editing posts at the Boston Globe, Yemma is rejoining the Monitor staff in mid-July.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the Golan Heights and immigration issues in America.
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Opinion: Victory soon in Colombia?
The rebel group FARC has suffered major setbacks.
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U.S. dollar faces threats to its reign
War spending, trade deficits, and devaluation against foreign currencies weigh on the greenback.
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Diplomacy thriving, but without U.S.
The fall election and an era of diffused power may be factors.
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Opinion: Why Iranians like America again
It reflects a sense of alienation from their own rulers.
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In Egypt, 'dramatic' push for women's voices
At Cairo's elite American University, the Bussy Project addresses thornier issues confronting women across the Muslim world.
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What our next president should read
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U.S.-Iran regional power plays shift
Iran's 'axis of resistance' may seem ascendant, but new chances for peace could redefine game in US's favor.
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Arab states still wary of investing in Iraq
At a United Nations conference in Sweden Thursday, Iraq appealed for debt forgiveness to boost development.
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Opinion: A one-state solution for Palestinians and Israelis
If the aim of the peace process is to resolve the conflict properly, then only this approach tackles the root of the problem.
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The Monitor's View: A critical mess over Iran
Obama and McCain say Iran must not get the bomb. They should read a new UN report.
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A reporter returns to Iraq – and finds guarded optimism
The evidence is seen in late-afternoon strolls in the park, meetings with long-missed friends, relief over an improved economy.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about disaster aid and extremists' viewpoints of US presidential candidates.
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Water-rich New England builds ... a desalination plant?
Brockton, Mass., seeks a certain supply to assure growth. Some worry about what such installations portend.
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U.N. nuclear watchdog faults Iran's lack of cooperation
A critical IAEA report could spur a new round of sanctions. Iran maintains its enrichment program is peaceful.
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Iran, U.S. leaning toward talks?
Recent events suggest both Tehran and Washington may be willing to engage in dialogue.
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Why Qatar is emerging as Middle East peacemaker
It was uniquely positioned to broker a deal this week between warring factions in Lebanon.
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Petraeus: More troop cuts likely in Iraq
Top US commander in Iraq said Thursday he is likely to recommend further drawdowns before leaving his post in the fall.
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Israel confirms Golan Heights talks with Syria
The two countries, after an eight-year hiatus, are talking about an Israeli withdrawal in exchange for peace.
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Sharm el-Sheik hosts tourists, world leaders
Arab dignitaries met at Egypt's 'Red Sea Riviera' for the World Economic Forum. Outside, security was tight.
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NATO extends Afghanistan tours
Britain and the Netherlands agree to longer tours, delaying a bigger US role in the mission.
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Dinos’ old stomping ground
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A 'thoroughly modern' Middle East
A novel about the Cairo Conference of 1921.
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Opinion: Don't give up the Golan Heights
Surrendering it to Syria could imperil Israel and the US.
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