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Olympics track & field: 5 athletes to watch
With 49 different events from the women's 3000-meter steeplechase to the men's shot put, track and field has far more than five athletes to watch, but here are some of the most-watched.
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For Paul McCartney's Birthday: The Top 40 McMoments
On former Beatle Paul McCartney's 70th birthday, here are 40 memorable moments from his musical life.
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Three things to watch for in Euro 2012
It’s day one of the Euro 2012 championship, the world’s most prestigious soccer tournament after the World Cup. Will Spain defend their title, or will a challenger like Germany or the Netherlands usurp the throne? How will Poland and Ukraine perform as the tournament’s first Eastern European hosts? Here are three things to watch for as the month-long tournament unfolds:
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Five major SOPA supporters
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its Senate counterpart, the Protect IP Act or PIPA, would allow the US government to seek a court order and even shut down websites that contain content or links “committing or facilitating online piracy.” Moreover, advertisers and Internet service providers would be banned from doing business with violators.However, payment and advertising networks, search engines or service providers that take voluntary action to redress detected violations – by terminating businesses with transgressor sites or comply with the law – will be granted immunity from liability charges.On Sept. 22, 2011, more than 350 trade associations, professional and labor organizations, and businesses signed a letter urging Congress to enact legislation to stop “rogue sites” from copyright infringement.Here are five key SOPA and PIPA supporters:
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In Pictures: Painted faces
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As NATO leaders meet, how will they deal with Russia?
Some advocate inviting Russia to join. Russian President Medvedev wants a new security architecture that includes his country.
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Opinion: Don't be naive about Russia's real aims
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World
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The Monitor's View: Gremlins in Kremlin's arms surge
A conventional and nuclear buildup will end up hurting Russia's economy.
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A new Cuban missile crisis? Russia eyes bomber bases in Latin America
It could be bluffing or it might be payback – Russia says it's 'ready to fly' bombers to Venezuela and Cuba.
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Some in Eastern Europe ask: What economic crisis?
Ahead of G-20 summit, Czech and Polish leaders say their banks have no toxic debt and auto factories are humming.
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Clinton pushes NATO allies for united strategy on Afghanistan
The Secretary of State also calls for a 'fresh start' with Russia.
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World
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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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World
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Raid of Ukraine gas company escalates political war
Prime minister Tymoshenko claims sabotage is behind raid to snatch Russian gas contracts.
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The Monitor's View: Thawing out 'Cold War II'
As the US seeks to 'reset' ties with Russia, it must not expect a complete reboot.
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After a 20-year ban, France helps Italy embrace nuclear energy
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The Monitor's View: From crisis, a more unified Europe?
The recession is exacerbating splits within Europe, but its severity may change that.
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Ukraine's leaders bicker as economy burns
Not long ago, they were Orange Revolution allies. Now, Tymoshenko and Yushchenko despise each other.
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Global downturn hammers Ukraine's economy
Ukrainians are hurting as gas prices soar, unemployment rises, and currency value plummets.
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Air base flap reflects tension over US presence in Central Asia
But Pentagon officials say Kyrgyzstan's move to close a supply route won't impede operations in Afghanistan.
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With attacks on Afghan supply lines in Pakistan, US turns to Uzbekistan
US rebuilds ties with Central Asian nation to secure new military supply routes.
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Milwaukee's urban farmer
One man’s vision: to bring sustainable agriculture to inner cities.
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Gas dispute with Russia boosts European interest in alternative pipeline
The Nabucco pipeline, scheduled to start construction in 2010, would ship gas from the Caspian region and the Middle East.
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EU fails to agree on who will host Guantánamo prisoners
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Opinion: How to warm US-Russia relations
The US should drop its schoolmarmish attitude and cooperate.
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Closing Guantánamo: Will Europeans take detainees?
Europeans, who have long pushed to close the controversial facility, are hesitant to take some of its inmates.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about how Hamas is treated in Western media, holding politicians responsible for their actions, why the US should take the lead in helping Zimbabwe, and how Russia's actions have provoked Ukraine.
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Russian gas post-mortem: Was it Princess Leia vs. Darth Vader?
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