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Six countries where Edward Snowden could get asylum
Edward Snowden, the contractor identified as the source of leaks about the US electronic surveillance program, may face extradition to the US wherever he goes. Here are six places that have proven that extradition to the US isn't easy.
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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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Opinion 4 ways US can boost cyber security
The US needs a proactive cyber foreign policy that goes beyond naming and shaming. Here are four steps the US can take to bolster its diplomatic efforts to address cybersecurity threats.
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'A Spoonful of Sugar': 7 stories from a British nanny
From nanny training to her charges' hijinks, Brenda Ashford, Britain's longest-serving nanny, shares her stories in "A Spoonful of Sugar."
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International Women's day: 3 challenges women face around the world
Issues such as violence, inequality at work, and traditional expectations confront women on every continent around the world. Here is a sampling of challenges women faced this year:
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In Pictures This Week in Weather 01/11-01/15
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Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 01/13
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Diggin' It Cut flowers with an English accent
David Austin English roses are now available as bouquets of cut flowers.
01/13/2010 09:42 am -
Why is Vatican paper reviewing Avatar, the Simpsons?
L’Osservatore Romano, the famously staid semi-official mouthpiece of the Catholic Church, has been seeking to remake its image, panning the blockbuster 'Avatar' but praising Homer Simpson and forgiving John Lennon for his 'more popular than Jesus' comment.
01/12/2010 02:19 pm -
Senior Blair aide defends UK case for Iraq war at Chilcot Inquiry
The Chilcot Inquiry into former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's decision to invade Iraq heard from Alastair Campbell, its most senior witness so far. Mr. Campbell has been at the center of allegations that intelligence was distorted to make Saddam Hussein appear a greater threat than he was.
01/12/2010 01:53 pm -
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit interview: 'We're a government that can maintain order'
Confounding his critics, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit, who took office a year ago, has faced down challenges from opponents and stifled antigovernment unrest. But protesters are gearing up for more disruption.
01/12/2010 11:48 am -
Global Viewpoint What Obama could learn from France about stopping terrorists
To defend itself from terrorist attacks, the US should go on the offensive with a proactive strategy, like France.
01/12/2010 11:14 am -
For Olympic Games, London dreams of a Cloud castle
The Cloud, an ambitious structure planned for 2012 Olympics, has airy spheres, spiral walkways, data projection.
01/12/2010 09:51 am -
David R. Francis As US looks outward, world economic scene improves
As American businesses look globally for profit, they see glimmers of financial improvement.
01/12/2010 09:38 am -
Terrorism & Security Iran nuclear physicist killed: Iran sees US, Israel behind the attack
Iran state media reported Tuesday that a nuclear physicist and 'staunch supporter' of the Islamic Revolution was assassinated in Tehran near his home.
01/12/2010 07:48 am -
Egypt salvages its modern treasures
With Cairo in transition, collectors scramble to save a fading era.
01/11/2010 04:11 pm -
Kyoto to Copenhagen: Why UN's glacial global warming talks need overhaul
Some specialists are calling for an overhaul of the UN global warming process, which yielded only modest progress in Copenhagen.
01/11/2010 11:58 am -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 01/08
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Global Viewpoint Connecting the terrorist dots of 2009
They show that Al Qaeda does not have a political strategy for establishing an Islamic state.
01/08/2010 02:28 pm -
Mali moves music festival as tourism threatened by Al Qaeda threat
A string of attacks by Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in and around Mali has hurt the tourism mecca of Timbuktu. The popular Mali Festival au Desert was moved closer to the city yesterday for safety.
01/08/2010 01:40 pm -
How cold is Europe? Even Norway's buses can't take it.
Bus engine oil is freezing in Norway, and Ireland is reporting its lowest temps in 50 years. In Britain, which looks like a baby Greenland on satellite images, Prime Minister Gordon Brown is turning into the nation's weather comforter-in-chief.
01/08/2010 01:32 pm -
Gaza war crimes charges: Britain to stem arrest warrants for Israel's leaders
Pro-Palestinian activists, who say Israel committed Gaza war crimes, had been seeking arrest warrants from Britain's lower courts for senior political and military leaders planning visits to the country.
01/08/2010 11:22 am -
Opinion Afghanistan is not Vietnam
If President Obama learns from Britain’s mistakes in 1943 with Albania and meets Afghan warriors on their terms, the United States can end the war and win the peace in Afghanistan, honorably.
01/08/2010 08:42 am -
In Pictures This Week in Weather 01/04-01/08
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Bright Green It's cold outside. What happened to global warming?
The brutal cold snap that has put much of the Northern Hemisphere on ice this week doesn't disprove global warming or mean we're off the hook for greenhouse emissions.
01/07/2010 09:25 am -
Full-body scan or not? Europe divided on airport security steps
Belgium, Spain are skeptical that there's a need for more full-body airport scanning machines. France and Germany are uncommitted as European Union members meet today to discuss airport security measures.
01/07/2010 08:50 am -
Israel will consult legal advisers on future military action
The announcement that Israel will consult legal advisers before and during future conflicts suggests that Israel has undergone an internal assessment of the Gaza war and is hoping to improve conduct and preclude attempts at war-crimes charges.
01/06/2010 01:15 pm -
Global News Blog Kenya: Taking money out of banks' hands – with cellphones
Since cellphones became widely used in Kenya five years ago, they've become the bank card du jour.
01/06/2010 12:54 pm -
As snow blankets UK, Britons ask why they can't seem to plow ahead
As much as 16 inches fell in parts of the UK, causing a 1,000-vehicle backup and canceling school and work. Britain is experiencing its coldest winter in decades, while a similar chill has gripped other parts of Europe.
01/06/2010 11:16 am -
Iceland financial crisis: will chill deepen in wake of repayment veto?
The Iceland financial crisis could intensify after a presidential veto of a bill to repay Britain and the Netherlands the billions they lost after Icelandic banks collapsed. The issue now goes to referendum – and could affect an EU membership bid and economic aid.
01/06/2010 10:24 am
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