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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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5 factors for peace in Afghanistan
Given that Afghanistan has been in a state of war for nearly 35 years, only a broad-based reconciliation can resolve the fighting. Peace talks are a vital part of that process. Here are five factors necessary to achieving a sustainable peace in Afghanistan.
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10 coffee table books that make great gifts
Stuck for a present for that friend that's hard to shop for? Check out one of these gorgeous coffee table books.
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How well do you know these authors?
Here's a quiz that mixes some lesser known works with the titles more commonly found on required reading lists. How deep does your literary knowledge run?
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The 5 most educated countries in the world
The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development recently released its Education at a Glance 2012 report. Here are the five most educated countries in the world.
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In Pictures: Nuclear power around the world
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/23
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Supreme Court declines case: US can move detainees without notice
The Supreme Court declined to hear a case on whether federal judges can require the US to give 30 days notice of any plan to move Guantánamo detainees to another country.
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If a Big Mac costs only $1.83 in China, is the yuan too cheap?
The sandwich in China costs half of what it does in the US, according to The Economist's Big Mac index.
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Dubai assassination spotlights top cop skills in a modern-day Casablanca
Police Chief Dhahi Khalfan Tamim led the Dubai assassination investigation, using the latest tools and sleuthing skills to discover who killed Hamas official Mahmoud Abdul Raouf Mohammed.
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At least 69 alleged Russian mafia arrested in European crackdown
A crackdown on the Russian mafia continued with at least 69 total arrests across Europe. 'We're going to find big mansions and enormous amounts of money,' a Spanish officer said.
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Ukrainian vs. Russian language: two tongues divide former Soviet republic
Ukraine's state language is Ukrainian. But 1 in 3 citizens of the former Soviet republic is a native Russian language speaker. The result is what locals call the 'Kiev compromise.'
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/14
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/12
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In Pictures: This Week in Weather 03/08 - 03/12
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US human rights report: Hillary Clinton says technology advances aid activists, oppressors
US human rights report reveals concern about China's clampdown on advocates for democracy and Internet access. New technology tools are 'useful to both oppressors and to those who struggle to expose the failure and the cowardice of the oppressors,' said Hillary Clinton.
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Gallery: Forbes: The richest men in the world
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/09
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Gallery: Controversial foods
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Global Debt: A country-by-country look at spending for growth vs. deficit cutting
A look at the wave of debt crises spreading around the globe.
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Are public advocates for animal rights needed? Switzerland says no.
A Switzerland referendum that sought to create a national cadre of public advocates for the enforcement of animal rights laws was soundly rejected by Swiss voters over the weekend.
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Opinion: Armenian Genocide Resolution: President Obama and the price of moral courage
The Armenian Genocide Resolution passed by a House committee last week merely asks Obama to tell the truth. Given Turkey’s strategic importance, that will be hard to do.
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Gallery: Top 10 longest-serving leaders
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Glacier melting a key clue to tracking climate change
Glaciers now occupy the center stage in the debate over causes and impacts of climate change.
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Italy arrests Iran weapons smugglers as nuclear pressure builds
Italy said Wednesday it arrested seven alleged Iran weapons smugglers and charged that some are Iranian intelligence agents. The move comes as momentum builds for fresh sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.
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In Pictures: Dogs at work
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Supreme Court dismisses appeal by Uighurs held at Guantanamo
The Supreme Court Monday decided not to hear the appeal of a group of Uighurs who have been held without charge at Guantanamo Bay for eight years. The case was originally scheduled for the high court's docket March 23.
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Vancouver Olympics final medal count: Who won?
The US and Canada split the overall and gold-medal count lead at the Vancouver Olympics, with the US breaking the record for overall medals won in a Winter Games and Canada winning a record number of golds.
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Vancouver Olympics medal count: US chances for Saturday
The US will win a medal in the men's speedskating team pursuit and will likely do the same in the four-man bobsled at the Vancouver Olympics. Bode Miller could medal in slalom.
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