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China's growing military might: top 4 concerns for the Pentagon
In a report issued this week, the Department of Defense for the first time directly accused China’s military of using cyberattacks to spy on US networks. In this arena and others, “China’s military buildup shows no signs of slowing,” said David Helvey, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for East Asia, who presented the report.Here are Pentagon officials’ top four concerns as they carefully monitor the growth of China’s military.
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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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CSMonitor editors share their favorite people to follow on Twitter
Twitter turned 7 this week. In celebration of the social network's birthday, The Christian Science Monitor compiled a list of favorite Twitter accounts. Each is informative and useful in its own way. Find out what each section recommends for you.
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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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Bestselling books the week of 3/10/13, according to IndieBound*
See what's selling in bookstores across America.
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Opinion: Stop the 'war' on terror
Calling it a 'war' is a boon to terrorist recruiters.
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U.S. Marines ordered to remain in Afghanistan
The US and NATO struggle to maintain troops even as the Taliban reclaim southern and eastern Afghan provinces.
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U.S. Army hopes to keep native Arabic speakers
Incentives likely to include large payments to soldiers now working as translators.
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New sports center helps Iraqi youths opt out of insurgency
With US Army support, the Adhamiya Sports Center in Baghdad helps kids become athletes.
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Opinion: U.S. military deserters don't deserve refugee status
They broke their contract. Even Canada gets that.
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Iraqis more secure, but few are finding jobs
Most jobs are in the military, police, and intelligence forces. But Iraqis say those jobs are only attained through family ties or bribes.
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Reporters on the Job
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USA
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Can Iraq's new calm hold?
Improved security has boosted optimism, but US commanders want to be assured it is "irreversible."
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Former US official accuses Afghan government of stymying anti-opium efforts
Thomas Schweich charges that President Karzai is protecting drug traffickers within his power base, and says the US Defense Department and some NATO allies have also resisted antiopium efforts.
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The Monitor's View: Closing 'Gitmo' won't be easy
Where will the inmates go? Where will they be tried? Tough choices for the next president.
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Delay in U.S. arms sale to Taiwan stirs concerns
Taiwanese officials maintain the postponement is motivated by a US desire to secure China's cooperation in tackling North Korea and Iran.
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USA
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Military revisits Afghanistan plan
A key component is likely to be more troops, but the strategy must go beyond that, experts say.
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Obama talks to U.S. commanders and Iraqi officials
The presidential candidate has said he will draw down troops in Iraq if elected.
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Detainees’ rights debated as Guantanamo trial begins
After issuing landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has yet to clarify the appeals process for more than 275 Guantanamo detainees.
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Obama's tour of Afghanistan renews debate about US role
The presidential candidate met officials and soldiers here this weekend at the start of a global tour.
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Historic first terror trial opens at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba
Hamdan case tests special courts for 'illegal enemy combatants.'
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Judge allows Hamdan military trial to go forward
It's a win for the Bush administration, which insists that Guantánamo proceedings are necessary to fight the war on terror.
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Guantánamo video, deserter case draw Canadian criticism of U.S. ties
On Tuesday, a US Army deserter was deported. An unrelated but simultaneous video release showed a Canadian Gitmo detainee taken at age 15 crying, 'Oh Mommy!'
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The Monitor's View: The fading debate over an Iraq pullout
Events on the ground could cause Obama or McCain to carry out similar strategies.
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Could an Obama win hurt Chávez?
Without Bush to rail against, Chávez will be left without a foil, say analysts.
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Afghanistan accuses Pakistani intelligence of aiding cross-border terrorism
The heightened political tensions between the two allies in the war on terror has prompted US presidential hopefuls to focus on improving Afghanistan strategy.
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World
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Afghan fight drawing foreign jihadis
They seem to be moving from Iraq to Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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