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2013 Pulitzer Prize winners: 4 excellent books
Months before the Pulitzer Prize committee got there, the Monitor's book critics had already let readers know that these four books were something special. Here's why.
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Bestselling books the week of 4/8/13, according to IndieBound*
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15 promising nonfiction books for spring 2013
April showers bring May flowers. Here's some fresh non-fiction to check out this spring while you enjoy the new greenery.
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Top 3 threats to the United States: the good and bad news
The annual Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community is out this week, a widely-anticipated report compiled by the nation’s intelligence agencies. Here is the good and bad news about the top three threats facing the United States, according to an unclassified version of the report.
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North Korea abandons armistice: 4 key questions answered
Tensions on the Korean peninsula are ratcheting up. The US has started its annual war games with South Korean forces, and North Korea has used that fact to declare that it is invalidating the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War in 1953. What really has North Korea upset, though, is the tough, new sanctions passed by the United Nations in response to the North's nuclear test last month.Here are the top four questions analysts are wrestling with on the heels of these developments.
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North Korea warns of war over 'satellite test' interference
The move comes as South Korea and the US begin a large-scale joint military exercise.
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Russia and US poised to relaunch nuclear reduction treaty
Hillary Clinton on Russia: 'It's time to explore a fresh start.' The overtures are being greeted warmly in Russia. Is a massive arsenal cut on the horizon?
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World
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Obama adjusts timing on Iraq withdrawal
The president listens to tactical commanders in extending it to 19 months.
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Clinton 'reintroduces' US to Asia
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wrapped up her trip to Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and China on Sunday. Her aim was to reenergize key ties to the region.
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Clinton eyes bringing N. Korea back to negotiating table on nuclear program
In South Korea, which she visited Thursday, fears persist that the US will move forward on ties even if the North resists verifying disablement of its weapons.
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Clinton: North Korea succession a concern
Uncertainty over who will replace Kim Jong Il could complicate negotiations over the country's nuclear program, Clinton said.
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Clinton to Japan: You're our 'cornerstone'
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Clinton's first destination as secretary of State: a rising Asia
She'll talk with China and three other nations about climate change, the financial crisis, and more.
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North Korea raises tensions ahead of Clinton visit
Recent moves to possibly test a long-range missile may be aimed at grabbing US attention.
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Pakistan releases nuclear scientist AQ Khan from house arrest
The scientist confessed in 2004 to selling Pakistan's nuclear secrets to Iran, Libya, and North Korea.
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Opinion: How fares Obama's multi-tasking?
A charm offensive alone won't settle a troubled world.
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North Korea scraps agreements with South
Pyongyang called its political and military deals with Seoul 'dead;' experts see the move as a cry for attention.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's post-recovery move
By citing China as a currency manipulator, he may be heading off another credit bubble.
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Global financial crisis overwhelms tiny Iceland
Protests in the capital escalated Tuesday and Wednesday with calls for the prime minister and Central Bank head to resign.
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N. Korea strident as Obama takes reins
The North claimed to have weaponized plutonium and said its nuclear status would not change. But analysts see bid for attention.
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