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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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Opinion: Don't let Iran cross the nuclear threshold
In dealing with Tehran, none of Obama's options are pretty or risk-free.
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UN rights council to take up competing resolutions on Sri Lanka war crimes, aid
Sri Lanka will fight a resolution backed by Western nations calling for an inquiry into possible war crimes during the conflict against the Tamil Tigers.
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An Italian prince waltzes into politics
Prince Emmanuel Filiberto of Savoy hopes his recent win in Italy's 'Dancing With the Stars' will ignite a political career in his homeland.
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The curious incident of Conan Doyle's 150th
Swiss village where Sherlock Holmes's archenemy meets his end readies for flood of fans May 22.
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Opinion: Religious bullying is a problem around the world
Vigilante enforcement of theocratic codes can crop up when a minority group doesn't conform.
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Obama: Boost US R&D beyond ‘space race’ levels
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Is America ready for eco-fashion?
Fair-trade clothing is a hit in Europe. But some wonder if American will buy into this trend.
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Turkey, Armenia agree on road map to normalize ties
The tentative agreement, which must be ratified by both nations' legislatures, creates a framework for bilateral cooperation.
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Kosovo: Where hearts were won in the Balkans
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US joins club of deflation nations
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Offshore tax evaders face carrots, sticks
But tax amnesties often don't help catch the big cheats, say some.
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Swiss architect wins prized Pritzker award
Peter Zumthor's designs for an art museum emerging from a bombed-out church and thermal baths both caught the jury's eye.
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Review: 'Valentino: The Last Emperor'
Documentary lauds the legendary Italian fashion designer and his four decades of making women 'beautiful.'
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G-20 leaders to target nations harboring tax dodgers
Under threat of sanctions, Switzerland and other tax havens are starting to rethink their secrecy laws.
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Obama's strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan
The President's plan for the increasingly troubled region is ambitious, although his goals are more limited than Bush's.
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Lessons from most successful schools abroad
Education trends from other nations are gaining cachet as political and educational leaders strive to bring American schools in line with the demands of the 21st-century global economy.
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Roundup: Other countries' efforts to develop and support teachers
A recent study identified teaching-related areas in which nations with high student achievement tend to have an advantage over the US.
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Tax havens: Can promises to shut them down be believed?
G-20 nations pledge to address this subject at meeting in London next month. Analysts are skeptical.
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The West’s largest Buddhist stupa rises in Spain
Benalmádena’s Enlightenment Stupa is a karmic surprise amid the Moorish minarets and ancient Christian steeples.
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Work on 'veiled reality' earns French physicist $1.4 million award
Prestigious Templeton Prize recognizes his theory that a new reality lurks behind matter and other observable phenomena.
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Worries rise about a currency crisis
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Financial Q&A: Credit cards used to build a house lead to big financial trouble
Submit your questions to Steve at: money@csmonitor.com
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Fight grows in Europe to safeguard a secular Sabbath
Conscience trumps convenience in push to open Sunday shopping.
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