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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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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they differ on China
China's rise has led President Obama to “pivot” his foreign policy toward Asia, hoping to enhance US power and expand its cooperation with China. Romney speaks more in terms of confronting a country whose interests often clash with those of the US.
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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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3 smart novels for the last weeks of summer
Three male characters head to the desert hoping to change their lives.
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Opinion Five tough truths about US-China relations
The more American and Chinese officials proclaim their innocent intentions toward each other, the deeper the level of mistrust they generate. Official candor on five key truths about US-China relations will likely contribute to a more mature bilateral relationship and could help halt a potential slide to conflict.
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US, China militaries talk more: Does that make world safer?
China's second-ranking PLA officer is visiting the US this week as the two powers try to put relations on a more cordial footing. But mutual suspicion is likely to remain strong as China expands its naval presence in the Pacific.
10/28/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons Verizon could roll out three Droid phones by end of year
On Tuesday, several bloggers reported that Verizon Wireless would provide service for three Droid phones, one of which will reportedly be built by HTC.
10/27/2009 01:00 am -
The New Economy Four reasons US manufacturing could shine
Here are four reasons US manufacturing is becoming more competitive globally.
10/23/2009 01:00 am -
What lessons Massachusetts holds for US healthcare reform
Healthcare reform came to Massachusetts in 2006. More residents now have insurance, but healthcare costs have not come down.
10/21/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Societies don't have to be secular to be modern
An interview with Francis Fukuyama, author of 'The End of History and the Last Man.'
10/21/2009 01:00 am -
Who will rein in healthcare costs? Don't look to Congress.
The issue of controlling healthcare costs is so contentious that Congress may opt for a bill that punts much of the task to an independent commission.
10/20/2009 01:00 am -
Electronic cigarettes: In need of FDA regulation?
A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the FDA has the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but not tobacco.
10/17/2009 01:00 am -
Healthcare reform 'public option' still alive in Senate?
Although one key committee bill excludes it, a public option is favored by most Democratic senators - not to mention the House, where support among majority Dems is strong.
10/16/2009 01:00 am -
Do seniors on Social Security deserve that raise next year?
Elected officials seem eager to raise Social Security payments for seniors, even though inflation has been flat. It could lead to larger costs in the future, some analysts warn.
10/16/2009 01:00 am -
Released, American father still faces uphill child custody battle in Japan
American Christopher Savoie was arrested Sept. 28 in Japan after trying to get his children back from his ex-wife. The case has underscored widely different views in the US and Japan of parental rights and child-rearing.
10/15/2009 01:00 am -
Iraqi-Syrian crisis deepens; Baghdad looks to UN for help
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Wednesday he's optimistic that a UN investigator would examine claims that Syria, Iran, and others were interfering in Iraq's affairs.
10/15/2009 01:00 am -
Why Pakistanis would reject $7.5 billion in US aid
New poll indicates that the Kerry-Lugar bill, already confronting opposition from Pakistan's political and military establishment, faces a wave of popular distrust of the US as well.
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
Britain's Brown considers 500 more soldiers in Afghanistan
Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the UK will add the troops if the British military properly equips them, the Afghan army recruits more soldiers, and other NATO countries 'bear their fair share.'
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Italy's Mussolini earned $6,000 a week as WWI agent for Britain
Benito Mussolini, Italy's fascist dictatorship, was paid $6,000 a week as a propaganda agent for Britain when Italy's alliance was shaky in WWI.
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
Who's Alan Frumin and why might he shape US health reform?
Senate parliamentarian Alan Frumin becomes the top power broker on health reform if Democrats' 60-vote strategy fails.
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
US healthcare overhaul: five lessons from abroad
From Taiwan to France to Singapore, many countries offer more comprehensive coverage at a cheaper cost.
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
In Taiwan, your medical file on a card
A swipe of a card gives doctors instant access to a patients information, saving time and keeping costs low.
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
Tuna’s plight is a problem the world must solve
Too many boats and technology that is too good mean that nations must cooperate to preserve tuna and other fish stocks.
10/06/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Philippines dodges typhoon Parma, but typhoon Melor is coming
The Philippines capital, Manila, still flooded from last week’s hurricane, was spared a second major disaster when typhoon Parma veered north.
10/05/2009 01:00 am -
Growing number of China incursions into India lead to a strategy change
Along the disputed border near Ladakh, India has long neglected infrastructure to discourage a Chinese invasion. But the strategic landscape is shifting.
09/29/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View China must stop coddling Iran
The disclosure of a secret uranium enrichment facility in Iran should pressure Beijing to reconsider its objection to possible tougher sanctions.
09/25/2009 01:00 am -
Taiwan's Chen gets life sentence for corruption
The former president will likely appeal the decision in what local media have dubbed the trial of the century.
09/11/2009 01:00 am -
Taiwan's Ma aims to boost image with cabinet shuffle
President has been battered by poor handling of typhoon Morakot. His government's focus on good relations with China is unlikely to change.
09/10/2009 01:00 am -
Internet addiction center opens in US
Internet addiction is not recognized as a separate disorder by the American Psychiatric Association, and treatment is not generally covered by insurance. But there are many such treatment centers in China, South Korea and Taiwan — where Internet addiction is taken very seriously — and many psychiatric experts say it is clear that Internet addiction is real and harmful.
09/04/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion What can America learn from Switzerland and France about healthcare reform?
Quite a lot. T.R. Reid's new book shows that other rich countries have provided quality healthcare to all citizens at a much lower cost.
09/01/2009 01:00 am
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