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Sports in 2012: here are some Monitor highlights
It’s impossible to list all the records set in 2012, but here’s a short rundown of some heralded highlights, plus 20 of our favorites, including some you might have missed.
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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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How the world is reacting to Obama's reelection
From China to Iran, President Obama's reelection elicited everything from celebration to doubt about his second-term agenda. Here are 11 responses:
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5 countries where the death penalty is legal but rare
India’s Supreme Court sentenced the last surviving gunman of the 2008 attacks on Mumbai, to death. Here is a list of 5 countries where the death penalty is a legal possibility, though rare.
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10 amazing stories about the Olympics
As the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky’s latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
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Stocks fall. Obama win? No, Europe.
Stocks got a short-lived boost from Barack Obama's re-election Wednesday, but concerns over a divided Congress and grim economic news out of Europe left stocks poised for a retreat.
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In Obama win, China sees key prize: stability (+video)
President Obama’s reelection was welcomed by China, as well as Japan and South Korea, as the region experiences sharpening tensions over territorial disputes.
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Could computer hackers disrupt the US election? It’s happened in other countries.
Hackers have targeted elections in Mexico, Canada, Russia, and South Korea. Experts warn that it could happen in the US, causing temporary disruptions and perhaps delaying election results.
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Talking elephant: To fight loneliness, pachyderm speaks five words (+video)
Talking elephant? Yes, an Asian elephant in a South Korean zoo has a five-word Korean vocabulary, says a team of scientists. The elephant talks through his trunk.
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Horizons
Remembering Bob Ross, the host of 'The Joy of Painting'The Google homepage honors public television legend Bob Ross, who would have celebrated his 70th birthday today.
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China's middle class protests chemical plant, and win
The government's concession in weekend chemical plant protests may indicate it's willing to meet some of the demands of China's rising middle class ahead of a leadership transition next month.
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Global News Blog
Good reads: Growth we missed, Berlin's awkward fit, and where kids know bestThis week's long-form good reads may change your perspective on the effects of the Great Recession, the importance of geography, and how to measure the quality of a teacher.
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Iron Nazi space Buddha may be fake, definitely from space
In a report released online, a Buddhism expert writes that the features of the statue are 'pseudo-Tibetan' and are more likely to be a European reproduction
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Opinion: Japan, China, South Korea island disputes threaten global economy (+ video)
Island disputes between Japan, China, and South Korea are threatening financial stability in East Asia, and with it, the global economy. The next US administration should push publicly and persistently for a solution.
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South Korea blocks activists from air dropping leaflets over North (+video)
South Korean police unexpectedly blocked activists from sending pro-democracy leaflets across the border by balloon, after North Korea threatened a 'merciless' retaliation.
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Stock futures strong as markets await final presidential debate
Stock futures have started the week off solidly anticipating news of another round of corporate earnings and the final presidential debate Monday night.
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Energy Voices
Drowning in natural gas: Are exports the answer?New advancements in drilling have opened up a wealth of natural gas resources in the US. But how much is too much? A shift to exporting natural gas might be a no-brainer, according to OilPrice.com, but it's not as simple as it sounds.
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North Korea threatens US after it helps South Korea
The question now is whether the furor over missiles actually marks another step on the way to a much more serious confrontation, or is simply another exercise in a long-running game of dare.
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Slowdown of China's economy is pushing world toward another economic crisis (+video)
China’s high inflation and stimulus-fueled real estate bubble have been aggravated by sagging global demand for Chinese goods. The impact is being felt all across China – and the world. China must move away from export-driven investment to consumption-driven growth.
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North Korean soldier kills superiors, defects to South
The last defection across the Demilitarized Zone by a North Korean soldier occurred in 2010.
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Iran's currency: Why did the rial tumble so precipitously? (+video)
US sanctions played a role. However, Iranians aren't blaming the US, they're blaming their own government.
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Japan discovers cheap flights, 3 low-cost carriers lead the way
Airline tickets are plunging in Japan, as Japanese embrace quick weekend flights to visit friends and family. Three new efficient low-cost carriers have seen growth this year.
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North Korea reforms? Hopes dashed after parliament session
A rare North Korean parliament session ended without the announcement of major economic policy changes that many outside experts had predicted.
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Complex web of interests drives US bid for calm on South China Sea
The US has increasingly urged China, Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines to keep calm in a region where maritime clashes have become a nearly daily threat since April.
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North Korea farm reforms: First step to a market economy?
North Korea's new leader Kim Jong-Un will allow farmers to keep – and sell – surplus crops, reports the Associated Press. The plan mirrors elements of China's farm reforms in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Gangnam Style: How a quirky South Korean hip-hop artist conquered the world
Gangnam Style, a peculiar South Korean hip-hop video that lampoons a trendy district in Seoul, has become an unlikely global hit.
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Apple iPhone 5 draws big crowds in Asia
Apple iPhone 5 gives the consumer giant a huge boost as holiday season approaches. Carriers in Asia report record demand on first day iPhone 5 goes on sale.
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Nuclear deal? New North Korea and Iran pact raises international concern
North Korea and Iran appear to be deepening their nuclear technology relationship under a new agreement reached between the two nations that President Bush labelled part of an 'axis of evil.'
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Change Agent
Protecting mangroves is cheaper than building coastal protection, expert saysPreserving mangrove forests helps regulate rainfall, reduce the risk of disasters from extreme weather and sea-level rise, provide breeding grounds for fish, and capture carbon dioxide to slow climate change.
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Spain dithers: Stocks fall, borrowing costs rise
Stock markets fall as investors grow nervous about Spain's delay in asking for a bailout. Spain's bond yields rise, but bond auctions generate strong response.
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