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10 influential authors who came to the US as immigrants
These 10 immigrant authors have all made significant contributions to US literature and culture.
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Top 3 threats to the United States: the good and bad news
The annual Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community is out this week, a widely-anticipated report compiled by the nation’s intelligence agencies. Here is the good and bad news about the top three threats facing the United States, according to an unclassified version of the report.
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Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US
Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.
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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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2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page
The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
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Iran tests missile as Obama tests diplomacy
Ahmadinejad said today that the Islamic Republic has a missile capable of reaching Israel. A new report says Iran could develop a simple nuclear device as early as 2010.
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Ahead of summit, Obama and Netanyahu press different agendas
When the leaders meet Monday, the US will push for progress toward a Palestinian state, while Israel will ask for a harder line on Iran.
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Iran release of US journalist removes obstacle to US-Iran dialogue
Roxanna Saberi was freed after three months in prison on charges of spying.
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Opinion: The danger of an Israeli strike on Iran
The US needs to make it clear it will not tolerate a first strike.
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Iran's president makes rare intervention in US reporter's case
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells Iran's judiciary to uphold Roxana Saberi's legal rights.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's back door to Iran ties
First create trust by seeking a deal on Afghanistan – it's a mess for both.
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Egypt strikes out at Iran's expanding reach
Egyptian police have arrested 25 suspects and are hunting for another 24 in the Sinai peninsula, where officials say the Iranian-sponsored group Hezbollah was operating a covert cell.
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US journalist goes on trial in Iran
The move could be a bid by hard-liners to derail talks with the US.
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Persian New Year to bring U.S.-Iran thaw?
In the past week, mixed progress as a US journalist is charged with spying amidst positive statements from both countries.
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Opinion: America: a superpower no more
Decline is occurring more rapidly than we think. It's time to embrace a new agenda.
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North Korea missile: punishment up to US
Security Council's struggle to respond to Sunday's rocket launch also portends challenges for Obama's nonproliferation goals with Iran.
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Opponents of Venezuela's Chávez fight moves to sideline them
A former close collaborator of President Hugo Chávez turned ardent foe was arrested at gunpoint Thursday on corruption charges.
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US-Iran thaw could bolster Afghanistan rebuilding efforts
In The Hague this week, Iranian officials offered to cooperate with the US. Iran has pursued an ambitious redevelopment effort in Afghanistan since 2001.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about how President Obama can improve the US's relationship with Iran, why theocracy is a major threat to freedom of speech, and why illegal immigration should not be romanticized.
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Will Arab leaders discuss Israeli airstrike in Sudan?
Arab League likely support Sudan's Bashir against war crimes charge, but discourage ties with Iran.
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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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Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments
From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.
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Russia sees chance to boost US ties
Obama's outreach to Iran lifts hopes that the US and Russia can find more common ground in their bids to get Iran to curtail its nuclear program.
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Obama offers olive branch to Iran in new video
The president seeks 'new beginnings' with the Iranian people and leaders in a message marking the Iranian new year.
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Opinion: Obama starts well with Muslims but must do more
He has to follow up with real engagement.
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Why Syria and Saudi Arabia are talking again
It's about Iran, Iraq, and Israel. The two foes planned to meet in Riyadh Wednesday to solidify Arab unity amid regional volatility.
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US begins to reach out to Iran, but slowly and cautiously
Iran's nuclear program prompts Israel to signal possible action in 2010. More sanctions could become an option.
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Mahaya Petrosian: Iranian actress takes a turn behind the camera
Known for a wide range of roles in 23 films, she is directing her first short film, 'A Beautiful Snowy Day.'
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Opinion: The right way to talk to Iran
The first step is for Obama to reach out to Iranian Americans.
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Clinton looks to 'reset' US-Russia relations
Clinton met with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and stressed improving ties between the two countries.
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