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Waterboarding and other 'Decision Points' in Bush's war on terror

Former President George W. Bush has returned to political life with today's release of his new memoir, 'Decision Points.' Controversial decisions during his tenure as commander-in-chief have also returned to public scrutiny, with the 43rd president talking openly in interviews this week about his choice to approve waterboarding and other questionable acts in the war on terror.
11/09/2010 03:12 pm

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Chelsea Flower Show includes gnomes this year

A traditional no-no, gnomes will be welcomed -- this year only -- at England's famous Chelsea Flower Show.
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Backchannels Egypt's Morsi cleans house. But a coup? Hardly

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White House Correspondents Dinner: Obama mocks Romney, Secret Service, himself

Everyone is fair game for humorous jibes at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner. Saturday night was no exception as President Obama and MC Jimmy Kimmel made fun of the political class.
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Bahrain has been trumpeting its return to normalcy ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix that begins April 20. But now there is increasing pressure to cancel the car race.
Terrorism & Security Humanitarian aid arrives in Homs, Syria, as international pressure builds

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The risks of telling the Syria story

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Terrorism & Security American, French journalist killed in Syrian bombardment of Homs (+video)

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Under Fire: Journalists in Combat: movie review

'Under Fire' is sometimes difficult to watch, but addresses the essential questions raised by the high death rate of journalists in war zones.
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Secrets are safe as WikiLeaks, starved of funds, halts operations

WikiLeaks will not release any more secrets until it can raise enough money to keep going, according to the clandestine group's website. It has been choked by financial institutions that no longer process online donations to WikiLeaks.
10/24/2011 08:10 pm
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09/13/2011 12:07 pm
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Rupert Murdoch hearing interrupted by foam pie attack(VIDEO)

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07/19/2011 02:40 pm
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Tabloid phone hacking scandal spreads, former Cameron aide arrested

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Backchannels UK phone hacking: Would the US press do this?

The UK phone hacking scandal just brought down the Murdoch tabloid The News of the World. Is the UK press culture going to change?
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How Twitter is upending British privacy laws

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Amanda Knox: Parents of imprisoned American student indicted for slander

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Julian Assange to keep WikiLeaks afloat with money from book deal

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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange issues threat and complains about ... leaks

In interviews published today, WikiLeaks' Julian Assange issued threats and lashed out at his collaborators, his rape accusers, and the Swedish government.
12/21/2010 02:51 pm
Waterboarding and other 'Decision Points' in Bush's war on terror

Former President George W. Bush has returned to political life with today's release of his new memoir, 'Decision Points.' Controversial decisions during his tenure as commander-in-chief have also returned to public scrutiny, with the 43rd president talking openly in interviews this week about his choice to approve waterboarding and other questionable acts in the war on terror.
11/09/2010 03:12 pm