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Banksy: 7 stories from 'The Man Behind the Wall'
Here are 7 Banksy stories from the recent biography "Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall."
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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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Six reasons this UN General Assembly is must-see TV
World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations gathering, starting Sept. 25. If the recent past is any guide, it can be a memorable, even explosive, occasion. Here are six moments to watch for, to brace for, this time.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 differences on Israel
President Obama's positions on Israeli-Palestinian peace have rankled Israel’s conservative coalition government, while Mitt Romney insists he would be a better friend to Israel. Here are some of the issues on which the candidates differ.
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Who is Hamas? 5 questions about the Palestinian militant group.
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has agreed to form a unity government led by Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority and head of rival Palestinian faction Fatah. But who is Hamas? What is their relationship with Fatah, and what might Hamas gain from reconciling with them? Here are five key questions about Hamas.
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In Israel, some on the right support talks with Hamas
A newspaper poll indicated that 53 percent of Likud party supporters favor talks with Islamist Hamas under certain conditions. Overall, 57 percent of Israelis back the idea.
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In Paris, Benjamin Netanyahu finds growing European doubt on Middle East peace
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in France on Wednesday, as President Nicolas Sarkozy's government wonders if Israel is interested in peacemaking with the Palestinians.
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Filmmakers weigh in on Israel Gaza war
Thirteen filmmakers examine Israel's assault in the Gaza strip last winter.
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Interview: How Salam Fayyad plans to save the Palestinian dream
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad brought the PA back from the brink once. Now he wants to create Palestinian settlements, in effect, to counter Israeli moves.
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Hamas lashes out at Abbas. Palestinian elections in doubt
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' call for Palestinian elections in January was roundly rejected by Hamas. Abbas says he'll quit over the lack of an Israeli settlement freeze.
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Sean Penn and Fidel Castro? The actor's top 5 forays into journalism.
The star of "Milk", actor Senn Penn, is in Cuba, reportedly to interview Fidel Castro for Vanity Fair magazine about how the Obama administration has affected the island.
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Opinion: University blasts in Pakistan and the future of Islam
The International Islamic University is carving out a much-needed space in Muslim intellectual, and through it, political, life.
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Photos of the Day: 1021
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In Gaza, Mia Farrow highlights children's plight – and their hope
Nine months after Israel's offensive in Gaza to end Hamas rocket attacks, US actress and children's advocate Mia Farrow described widespread trauma – but also glimmers of resilience.
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Syria on Nobel Peace Prize: praise for reaching out
While worried about President Barack Obama's ability to revive the peace process, Syrians value US willingness to talk to Damascus.
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Al Qaeda urges Uighur jihad in China. So what?
Al Qaeda preacher, Abu Yahya al-Libi, urges Uighurs to launch holy war against China. Is anyone listening?
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Fearful of Iran's influence, Saudi king reaches out to Syria
Saudi Arabia, a close US ally, has switched from a policy of isolation toward engagement. Some hope the warming could bolster US Middle East peace efforts.
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Goldstone report: New roadblock to Palestinian reconciliation?
Hamas cancels Fatah reconciliation talks in Egypt. At the UN, Libya gets a hearing today about allegations in the Goldstone report on the Gaza war.
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Opinion: The future of Israel?
A Q-and-A with Dutch novelist and filmmaker Leon de Winter.
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Ire over proposed 'eco-barriers' in Rio de Janeiro
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Talk to the Editor with John Yemma for September 24: Green Energy
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Will Abbas's rising clout be hurt by Netanyahu meeting?
Palestinian polls show Abbas gaining significant support in recent months over Hamas, which harshly criticized his willingness to meet the Israeli leader without a settlement freeze in place.
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Opinion: Middle East peace effort's missing key: female negotiators.
Women bear the brunt of conflict, so their input for peace is essential.
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Israel pushes ahead with East Jerusalem building
The move comes after Israel approved hundreds of new settler homes in the West Bank. The US has demanded a full settlement freeze to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
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On foreign affairs, Kennedy challenged presidential power
His most important vote, he said, was against the Iraq War. But he also had major impact on human rights and other issues.
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Opinion: The Holocaust's shadow over Israel's choices
The Jewish state's fixation with preventing annihilation actually undermines its security.
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Latin American Jews contend with spike in anti-Semitism
Derogatory political statements and attacks on synagogues have increased since Israel's January war in Gaza.
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ECONOMIC SCENE: Sanctions on Iran and Israel could defuse Middle East
For centuries, nations have resorted to economic sanctions when diplomacy has failed.
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Abbas's big move to revamp Fatah
On Tuesday, the Palestinian president convened his party's first congress since 1989 to strengthen its position in negotiations with Israel, Hamas.
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Seven North Carolinians charged in terror plot
The indictment, unsealed Monday, says they were planning to attack targets overseas. It is not clear if they were connected to Al Qaeda.
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