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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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Grain prices soar globally
Rice shortages are appearing across Asia. In Egypt, the Army is now baking bread to curb food riots.
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In Moscow, Rice signals warmer US-Russia ties
High-level talks on contentious issues such as missile defense had a markedly different tone from past rhetoric.
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Russia's Gazprom settles Ukraine gas row, but profits could dip
The energy giant agreed Tuesday to pay 'European prices' for Central Asian gas, where it has long enjoyed below-market rates.
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Michael Heller: a thinker who bridges science and theology
The priest and philosopher from Poland wins the 2008 Templeton Prize for advancing a complex dialogue.
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In global capital markets, Russia eyes larger role
The investment push, fueled by a new sovereign wealth fund and eager Russian businessmen, has raised concerns of Moscow meddling abroad.
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Armenia crackdown: an ex-Soviet pattern?
A state of emergency remains in place, after protesters alleging election fraud were dispersed last week.
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Dependence on Russian gas worries some – but not all – European countries
Gazprom rattled the European Union by cutting – then restoring –Ukraine's gas supply this week.
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The Monitor's View: Russia's less-than-sure thing
There's no surprise in Russia's newly elected president – or is there?
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Nashi and the Young Guard: two paths toward building support for Putin
The groups engage in social programs and political events, but their approaches differ markedly.
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Kosovo independence: Russia warns of separatist storm
Frustration is deep over Western support for independence that Russia sees as destabilizing and against international law.
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As elections near, Putin assures Russia of a smooth transition
The Russian president hinted for the first time, however, that the balance of power shift in his favor if he becomes prime minister.
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Putin threatens to aim missiles at Ukraine
The Russian president warns of a new arms race over Ukraine's NATO membership and possible hosting of US missile defense shield.
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Opinion: Sovereign wealth funds: China's potent economic weapon
SWFs can act as a nation's fiscal stabilizer, but can also be used to achievemore nefarious economic goals.
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Frontier markets lure – and reward – hardy investors
Risks have been rewarded by diving into Bangladesh, Ukraine, and other small developing nations.
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A legless artist documents the world in 32,000 stares
Tired of gawkers, Kevin Connolly traveled by skateboard, capturing their sheer human curiosity.
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