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Who are China's next leaders?
On Nov. 15, the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party – the group that rules China presented itself to the world. Here are the bios of the seven men who take the reins of China.
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50 years after Cuban missile crisis: 5 ways US must promote nuclear nonproliferation
Fifty years after the Cuban missile crisis brought the world to the brink of a nuclear holocaust, the threats posed by the bomb still hang over us all. The next US president must pursue a nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament “stimulus plan.” It should include the following elements.
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3 views on what the US should do about Iran's nuclear program
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday, saying Iran is under a "continued threat by the uncivilized Zionists." As the fourth installment of our One Minute Debate series for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on what the United States should do about Iran's nuclear program.
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In Pictures: Paralympic Games 2012
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Kim Jong-un's 6 super-duper titles
Kim Jong-un leads North Korea, but not as president. That title is held by his late grandfather – for eternity. But the younger Kim has picked up a number of his own titles since becoming leader.
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Obama vs. Romney: VFW hosting campaign side trip into foreign policy
Preceding Romney by a day, Obama addresses the VFW convention, saying he'd kept his foreign policy promises to the veterans and touting, not surprisingly, the Osama bin Laden mission.
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Latin America Monitor
Why is Google picking a fight with the mafia?Last week's Google gathering on how to combat organized crime garnered headlines, but many questions remain unanswered.
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Young North Korean leader takes control of economy from military
After purge of top general, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un moves to adopt China's model, opening up the economy and making farm reforms.
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The Daily Reckoning
A crisis veiled in public spectacleOver the course of three odd decades, billions of dollars were lent to people who shouldn’t have been allowed to borrow lunch money. And now, there are losses in the trillions. The real question is, will the market finally be allowed to correct itself?
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Kim Jong-un's 6 super-duper titles
Kim Jong-un leads North Korea, but not as president. That title is held by his late grandfather – for eternity. But the younger Kim has picked up a number of his own titles since becoming leader.
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Kim Jong-un gets another title in bid to show his importance (+video)
North Korea today announced that Kim Jong-un is now a 'marshal,' the highest military rank.
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Terrorism & Security
As Syrian conflict intensifies, UN prepares to extend its missionToday's assassination of two top government officials in Damascus raises the stakes of Syria's conflict yet again. Will the UN vote to continue its observer mission, or give it more teeth?
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Rise of North Korea's Kim leaves trail of 20 purged officials
A South Korean assessment finds some 20 top officials in the North purged since Kim Jong-un began his ascent to power in 2009.
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North Korea's removal of army chief seen as purge (+video)
Vice Marshal Ri Yong-ho's fall from grace reveals deep rifts in the regime of young Kim Jong-un, who took over after the death of his long-ruling father in December.
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Cyberdefense: Should Americans be concerned about their privacy?
As Congress weighs information-sharing among government agencies, including the NSA, in the name of cyberdefense, the Pentagon is seeking to allay Americans' privacy concerns.
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Five tough truths about US-China relations
The more American and Chinese officials proclaim their innocent intentions toward each other, the deeper the level of mistrust they generate. Official candor on five key truths about US-China relations will likely contribute to a more mature bilateral relationship and could help halt a potential slide to conflict.
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North Korea leader gives thumbs up to 'Rocky,' Disney characters (+video)
Mini-skirts, guitars, a dancing Winnie the Pooh, and the theme song to "Rocky." Is this North Korea? A televised gala performance for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marks a cultural shift.
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Via illegal cellphone call, North Korean brother reaches out to his South Korean sister
Two siblings reconnected when one took a huge risk to ask for financial help. It is estimated that about $10 million flows into South Korea each year as defectors reach out to try to assist their families.
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US eases sanctions, allows companies to do business with Myanmar
After 15 years of sanctions, the US will allow investment in Myanmar again. The move was the latest in a three-year push to normalize diplomatic relations with Myanmar.
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The Monitor's View: Gunboat diplomacy on a rebound?
Russia deploys warships off Syria. China sends threatening vessels to its neighbors over island disputes. The world can't afford a return to 19th-century naval intimidation.
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Global News Blog
Is Kim Jong-un's mystery lady signaling a shift for North Korea?North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has recently been photographed with an unknown woman, causing international buzz.
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In surprise move, South Korea postpones military intelligence pact with Japan
South Korea and Japan were supposed to sign a military intelligence pact today – but a political firestorm erupted in South Korea, where resentment of Japan’s colonization remains.
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Opinion: Sen. Collins: Republicans and Democrats can agree on Myanmar (Burma)
In Myanmar (Burma) the tide of democracy is growing. But Aung San Suu Kyi rightly cautions foreign investors that the country still has no ‘rule of law.’ The US must continue to support those working to further human rights and civil society while carefully watching Burma's generals.
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Stuxnet cyberweapon set to stop operating
Stuxnet infected some 130,000 computers worldwide, most of them related to Iran's nuclear fuel enrichment program. It's programmed to shut down just after midnight Sunday, but there likely are other cyber espionage systems out there.
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4 ways US and Iran can make nuclear talks work
The Moscow talks on Iran’s nuclear program ended in stalemate June 19, as both cynics and optimists anticipated. While low-level experts will meet in July, the next set of sanctions against Iran are scheduled to kick in within weeks, arguably restarting the whole negotiating process. The next time around, the parties should consider broadening their approach in these four ways.
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Progress Watch
US sees progress and touts 'heroes' in fight against slavery worldwideMore countries are taking modern-day slavery seriously and more people are being prosecuted, says the annual State Department report on Trafficking in Persons.
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Opinion: At G20 summit, West must partner with rising democracies in new global order
At the G20 summit in Los Cabos, the agenda will be full of tricky issues. The US and European delegations must look at the bigger picture, one in which the West will need to partner with the rising powers that are today’s global swing states: Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey.
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Coca-Cola to enter Myanmar for first time in 60 years
Following the US government's decision to suspend investment sanctions. Coca-Cola says it will start selling its drinks in Myanmar.
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If Russia is sending attack helicopters to Syria, should US arm rebels?
When Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Russia of sending attack helicopters to Syria, she might have ratcheted up the pressure not only on Russia, but on the US, too.
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Decoder Wire
Obama's economic speech: What's he trying to accomplish? (+video)Reelection bids often play out as a referendum on the incumbent's first term. Romney is trying to make that the case. But Obama wants the focus to be on competing economic visions for the future.
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