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3 new novels featuring risk-taking protagonists
In these three new releases, characters seize at chances for new experiences.
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George H. W. Bush in his own words: 10 stories from the updated 'All the Best, George Bush'
"All the Best, George Bush" is a collection of the personal correspondence of George H. W. Bush from his first years in the Navy in 1942 all the way to 2011. Here are 10 excerpts from the book.
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3 compelling photo books for gifting this winter
These photo books capture the world in images that are by turns amusing and heartbreaking.
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Obama-Netanyahu tensions: Not as bad as 5 other US-Israel low points
Will US-Israel relations fray over Iran? Not likely – they've seen worse.
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Three things to watch for in Euro 2012
It’s day one of the Euro 2012 championship, the world’s most prestigious soccer tournament after the World Cup. Will Spain defend their title, or will a challenger like Germany or the Netherlands usurp the throne? How will Poland and Ukraine perform as the tournament’s first Eastern European hosts? Here are three things to watch for as the month-long tournament unfolds:
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/12
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People-powered democratic revolts - do they last?
Analyzing a selection of political revolutions - successful and not - around the globe since World War II
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Carbon emissions trading: more buy in, small impact
Carbon emissions trading gains wider acceptance among European power companies and heavy industries. But so far, carbon emissions trading has had only a marginal impact in reducing emissions.
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Swedish boom isn't due to monetary policy
If the monetary policy were the reason for the boom, there would be more growth in manufacturing.
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The Baltic Sea boom
The five countries in the EU with the highest fourth quarter growth rates are all by the Baltic Sea. Is that a coincidence?
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Q&A with former National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski
Foreign-policy expert Zbigniew Brzezinski discussed the response to US calls for political change in Egypt, his rating of President Obama's foreign policy, and GOP threats to cut US foreign aid at a Feb. 10 Monitor breakfast.
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Sudan's referendum is over, but the country still needs attention
Guest blogger Laura Heaton outlines the issues still facing Sudan after the south's independence referendum and urges the media and international community to not lose interest.
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In Pictures: Real-life wonder women
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/16
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Opinion: Want better students? Teach their parents.
Children of less educated parents often enter school unprepared for instruction – programmed for academic failure. But early coaching for parents with pre-school age children can change that trajectory. Why not include more of these cost-effective ideas in education reform?
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Video: US challenge in Egypt is to guide 'amorphous mass' toward a process
To avoid bloodshed and ensure democracy in Egypt, a political process of some sort is needed, Zbigniew Brzezinski says. The challenge is tougher than it was to help European freedom movements decades ago.
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Corporate tax: only a piece of tax revenue pie
Business taxes may be high in the US, but overall, Americans are not overtaxed.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/01
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Is Turkey bracing for a crisis?
Turkey has an emerging market, but it also has a history of financial crises and turbulence.
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Germany – the new mini-superpower
As its economic clout rises, Germany sheds its postwar identity, becoming more assertive in Europe and the world.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/27
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/23
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The Way Back: movie review
Peter Weir’s 'The Way back' is a harrowing escape story of a gulag survivor.
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Democracy comes in waves, and Tunisia's 'jasmine revolution' may be the Arabs' turn
The rise of democracies since World War II seemed to come region by region, from Africa to Latin America to Asia. Are Arab states of North Africa and the Middle East next?
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Could Tunisia be a tipping point for the Arab world?
We may be witnessing the start of a historic process in which developments in Tunisia ignite copycat protests or milder political challenges in other Arab countries.
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Russia report on Lech Kaczynski plane crash irks Poland
This week's official Russian report on last year's tragic plane crash puts blame squarely on Polish officials and may undo some of the good will that has brought Poland and Russia closer together.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/03
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European nations begin seizing private pensions
Hungary, Poland, and three other nations take over citizens' pension money to make up government budget shortfalls.
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Ukraine: Visit Chernobyl. Soak up the, um, history.
Chernobyl, site of the world's worst nuclear accident, will open to tourists next year. Some call it reverse eco-tourism.
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START treaty: Obama confident new nuclear pact with Russia will pass Senate muster
START treaty is being considered for ratification by the US Senate. President Obama feels confident the START treaty will be approved.
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