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Briefing
Chemical weapons 101: Six facts about sarin and Syria’s stockpile
President Obama said Assad's use of chemical weapons would be a 'red line' for US. Did he use sarin or any other chemical weapon against his own people?
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3 novels with unforgettable main characters
These protagonists will still be on your mind long after you've reached the last page.
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Man Asian Literary Prize: the nominees for 2012
Check out the five nominees on the short list for the 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize.
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4 mysteries with great locations, finely detailed plots
From 18th-century Sweden to contemporary Japan, these thrillers take readers around the globe.
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9 chats with top true-crime authors
In 2012, writers pondered murder and mayhem across the globe and across centuries.
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Review: 'Trumbo'
Documentary about famous screenwriter Dalton Trumbo draws on letters he wrote from Mexico after being blacklisted by the US government.
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Historic port call marks Japan-China thaw
The arrival of a Japanese war ship in a Chinese port and the recent announcement of a joint gas-exploration deal signal improving bilateral ties, but territorial disputes remain unresolved.
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Sedaris riffs on family, fumbles, fears
David Sedaris finds the humor in life's little absurdities.
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World
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Japan, China forge gas exploration deal
The expected compromise over energy resources in the East China Sea ends a long-running dispute between the two nations.
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Opinion: The death of U.S. strategy in Iraq
What outcome can justify the costs of fighting on?
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Tighter Australia-China ties worry Asian neighbors
India and Japan are wary as political, economic links strengthen amid a mining boom.
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Tighter Australia-China ties worry Asian neighbors
India and Japan are wary as political, economic links strengthen amid a mining boom.
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Chicago mulls Olympic costs as it makes 2016 final four
Public transportation and long-ignored neighborhoods would need to be overhauled.
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Love and four-legged loyalty
How a Japanese family in the cold mountains save the Akita from extinction
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Dressed-up veggies
Asian-inspired vegetarian cooking can be flavorful and fast.
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How hard will neighbors push Burma (Myanmar)?
Burma said Monday it would allow in some Southeast Asian aid workers.
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Plum Wine
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At Tokyo meeting, China and Japan lay groundwork for better ties
Ping pong and pandas buoyed the five-day visit, but tougher issues, such as disputes over energy exploration, went unresolved.
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Beijing not alone when it comes to Olympic disputes
Controversy – from Black Power salutes to boycotts – is often what's remembered.
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Disaster may loosen junta's grip in Burma (Myanmar)
A May 10 poll could underscore how unpopular the regime is, as it slowly opens to foreign aid.
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In Japan, mounting anger over bread-and-butter issues
Rising prices, shortages of food items, and political gridlock spur calls for a quick election.
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Beijing not alone when it comes to Olympic disputes
Controversy – from Black Power salutes to boycotts – is often what's remembered.
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Opinion: Israel at 60: So vilified, yet so deserving of praise
The world should appreciate what it has accomplished.
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Chinese President Hu's visit to Japan boosts warming trend
Hu Jintao will play ping-pong and talk pandas and energy. The visit comes as strains over interpretations of history appear to be easing.
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Will Burma (Myanmar) let world in for aid?
The junta sought international assistance quickly but has been slow to give visas to foreign aid workers.
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Reporters on the Job
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More Mail Bag matches
Readers remember pen pals they found through the Monitor.
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Tokyo's cat cafes offer serenity in the city
If you don't mind the staff dipping their whiskers in your tea or pouncing on your fur coat, these places are respite from urban chaos.
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McMafia: coming soon to a location near you
The global underworld is a greater threat than terrorism. We ignore it at our peril.
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