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3 priorities for Pakistan's new government
After 14 years, Nawaz Sharif is back at the helm in Pakistan. The nuclear-armed country faces a welter of problems, from terrorism to tensions with Afghanistan, India, and the United States. To move Pakistan forward, Mr. Sharif must focus on three priorities.
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5 factors for peace in Afghanistan
Given that Afghanistan has been in a state of war for nearly 35 years, only a broad-based reconciliation can resolve the fighting. Peace talks are a vital part of that process. Here are five factors necessary to achieving a sustainable peace in Afghanistan.
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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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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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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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US, Karzai seek to mend fraying relationship at summit
Washington has been increasingly critical of the Afghan president. But with Karzai likely to win reelection this year, both sides will want to dial back the recriminations.
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Seeing Red: Georgia blames Russia for 'mutiny'
Russia, furious over NATO war games set to begin Wednesday in Georgia, says recent turmoil is evidence of Saakashvili's instability. Armenia withdraws from war games.
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Georgia accuses Russia of backing attempted coup
Officials in Tbilisi say a revolt at an Army base was part of an attempt to disrupt the government and had support from Russia.
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Opinion: Are US missile strikes in Pakistan a dud policy?
Predator drones have negative consequences that should be openly debated.
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Somali pirates nabbed trying to attack French Navy - by accident
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Taliban announce 'countersurge' in Afghanistan
The militants have vowed to launch a new offensive against US and its allies, which are preparing to increase troop levels.
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President Obama's news conference -- full text
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Opinion: A fallen wall, a renewed Germany, a united Europe
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, harmony between Germany and the rest of Europe at last seems natural and durable.
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Despite forecasts, cold front lingers over US-Russia relations
The two nuclear powers continue to bicker over NATO war games, nuclear weapons, and fighter jets in Kyrgyzstan.
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Opinion: How governments bully newspapers
Support for independent world press is going to have to become an exercise in philanthropy.
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NATO stops attack by Somali pirates
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Horizon highlights – Day at the races edition
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Briefing: Who are the Taliban?
The umbrella organization includes many different groups fighting the Afghan government and Western forces.
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Kosovo: Where hearts were won in the Balkans
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Will pirates join forces with Islamist militias in Somalia?
Escalation of violence could lead pirate gangs to join radical militants, including those with ties to Al Qaeda, say analysts.
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Lessons from Iraq? US creates local militias to fight Taliban
With echoes of the Anbar Awakening in Iraq, the US is arming, training, and paying Afghans to set up village militias.
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Georgia protests revive charges of foreign meddling
Embattled President Saakashvili has accused Russians of financing a popular movement to oust him.
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NATO, US seek alternatives to Pakistan supply routes
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The Monitor's View: On Cuba, Obama must first think of Latin America – and democracy
The region's democracies need to be defended, as does US nurturing of liberty
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Moldovans erupt in protest after decades of silence
Thousands of young Moldovans stormed through the capital to protest alleged fraud in elections won by the Communist Party.
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Obama caps Turkey visit with student 'town hall'
The president fielded questions on Iraq before heading to Baghdad for an unannounced visit.
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Obama's Europe trip: 'A good opening act'
The president made few concrete gains in his first overseas trip, but helped begin remaking America's image in the world.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's on-target message to Muslims
OK, the US is not at war with Islam. Now what?
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The Monitor's View: Obama woos Turkey but will it woo back?
Both countries can gain from improved relations that will help solve the region’s woes.
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Obama arrives in Turkey to strengthen ties
The US president's public backing of Turkey's bid to join the European Union irked France and Germany, but will help boost ties with a key Muslim ally.
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