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Briefing Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile
President Obama said Assad's use of chemical weapons would be a 'red line' for US. Did he use sarin or any other chemical weapon against his own people?
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When dictators fall, so do their banknotes
The following now defunct or possibly soon-to-be defunct banknotes are imbued with the symbols and iconography of their leaders, past and present.
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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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Opinion 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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Iran's nuclear program: 4 things you probably didn't know
Do the US and Israel believe that Iran has a nuclear weapons program? Did President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad really promise to "wipe Israel off the map"? The answers may surprise you.
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Americans' lasting mark on Iraq: colorful, complex tattoos
Popular designs include tigers, dragons, and swords, although overt displays of the body art remain somewhat taboo.
03/03/2009 12:00 am -
Iran pushes Iraq to close MKO camp
Camp Ashraf, which came under Iraqi control Jan. 1, is home to militants who Iran and Iraq say should be expelled. The MKO is on a US list of terrorist groups.
03/02/2009 12:00 am -
The Monitor's View Obama can't leave Iraq in the lurch
Despite his pullout schedule, he must still help Iraqis reconcile on two key issues.
03/02/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog President Obama lays out his plans for Iraq withdrawal
At Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, he announced that all combat troops would depart by Aug. 31, 2010. Following are the president's prepared remarks.
02/27/2009 12:00 am -
As war ebbs, Europe returns to Iraq
France and Germany opposed the US-led invasion but are now eyeing new investments in the war-torn country.
02/24/2009 12:00 am -
A brief window opens into rarely seen Iraq Museum
The museum that was looted after the US invasion will open for a few hours Monday to highlight recovered pieces.
02/23/2009 12:00 am -
Hero or villain? Iraq's shoe thrower faces judgment
Iraqis are split over whether Muntadhar al-Zeidi, whose trial began Thursday in Baghdad, should be condemned for rudeness or hailed for bravery.
02/20/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog View from a barber shop where Saddam, Arafat, and Marwan Barghouti look on
02/18/2009 12:00 am -
A peace sign: Iraq's Sunnis joining Shiite pilgrims
After three years of violence, pilgrims return to Karbala's shrine.
02/17/2009 12:00 am -
After the war, Gazans seek answers on white phosphorus
Gaza doctors add to the growing number of accounts that suggest Israel used white phosphorus munitions against international norms of war.
02/05/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog In provincial vote, Iraqis redraw political landsape
02/05/2009 12:00 am -
Sunni party's rise in Iraq signals new nationalist current
The al-Hadba Party emerged from Saturday's vote as a serious challenge to the status quo in Iraq.
02/04/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog My Mosul: Why the Iraqi city has a special place in my heart
02/03/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Blizzard can't stop Tony Blair from trying to cool Gaza conflict
02/03/2009 12:00 am -
Iraqi vote expected to bolster Maliki
Early returns from Saturday's provincial polls suggest that the Shiite prime minister's Dawa Party will be the big winner.
02/02/2009 12:00 am -
The Vote Bye bye Blago - Illinois road signs torn down
02/01/2009 12:00 am -
A momentous vote in Iraq after years of war
Polls open throughout most of the country for a provincial election that could shift the balance of power.
01/30/2009 12:00 am -
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01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Obama's Middle East peace lesson
Jordan's King Hussein worked for peace for decades. His insight is key.
01/28/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Campaigning in Iraq
01/22/2009 12:00 am -
Five ways Bush's policies changed world
The Iraq war dominated his presidency, but it isn't the only signature foreign-policy event of his tenure.
01/15/2009 12:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about why President Bush may not be given a lot of credit, the need for Nicaragua to work with international donors, and how the time has come for compassion in Gaza.
01/09/2009 12:00 am -
As war winds down, will Iraq's progress hold steady?
Violence has plummeted and US forces are pulling back, but the year ahead will test the staying power of gains throughout the country.
01/08/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion Why doesn't Bush get more credit?
His bold efforts for freedom were met with scorn.
01/08/2009 12:00 am -
US opens world's largest foreign mission in Iraq
The $592 million, 104-acre compound that was dedicated in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone on Monday is meant to symbolize a long-term commitment to Iraq.
01/06/2009 12:00 am
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