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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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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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3 ways you can combat sex trafficking
It is estimated that 27 million slaves are being held worldwide, with the most common form being sexual exploitation of women and girls. What can be done about this global and complex problem? Here are three key ways that you can make a difference.
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Brown: Britain prepared to reduce nuclear submarine fleet
The cut in nuclear submarines could save the UK £3 billion and promote nonproliferation, the government says.
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Will recession create another 'lost generation' of British youth?
Almost a million young Britons are now called 'neets' – not in education, employment, or training.
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Iran's Ahmadinejad questions Holocaust, calls for friendliness
Ahead of his speech at the UN Wednesday, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad said President Obama should consider the benefits of befriending Iran.
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Terror plot: a failed replay of London and Madrid?
Up to a dozen others may be involved in the alleged bomb plot, officials say. Police nationwide were told Tuesday to look out for suspicious activity at subway stations and stadiums.
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The Monitor's View: A message in proposed ban on British alcohol ads
Alcohol consumption has increased alarmingly in the UK, and around the world.
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Gaddafi? Kaddafi? Qadhafi? How do you spell it?
Other variations include "Gadhafi," "Al-Gathafi," and "Kadafi," creating a mess for news organizations.
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Money Daily Brief: EU unveils financial reform plan
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French police clear out immigrant 'jungle'
Only 300 migrants remained in the squatters' community known as Calais Jungle by the time authorities arrived Tuesday in an effort to stem illegal immigration and human trafficking.
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Bomb plot: When should authorities have stepped in?
Two members of an alleged bomb-making operation with links to Al Qaeda, including a New York imam, were ordered held without bail Monday.
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The Monitor's View: Europe, don't go wobbly on Afghanistan
Pressure is building in Germany, which faces elections Sunday, and elsewhere to withdraw troops. Leaders such as Angela Merkel must explain the grave risk of a cut-and-run strategy.
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Funeral for Italian soldiers: turning point for troops in Afghanistan?
The Taliban killing of six soldiers in Kabul prompts calls for withdrawal. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said there will be no pullout of Italian troops.
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Ahead of G20, climate change deadlock kicks up a flurry of proposals
Japan, Australia, and Britain offered plans and urged action Monday to overcome divisions – mainly between rich and developing nations – and forge a global pact to cut emissions.
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When doves fly: World celebrates International Day of Peace
From the releasing of doves in Kabul, Afghanistan to a massive concert in Havana, people around the world are marking the special day.
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Classic book review: Can't Buy Me Love
Another Beatles book? Yes, maybe the best ever.
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After the fall of the wall: Middle Europe reemerges – sort of
The connections of the old Habsburg Empire have reappeared, post cold war, but regional identity has not.
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US to scrap missile defense shield that irked Russia
The Obama administration is expected to announce Thursday it will shelve Bush-era plans to erect a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe, after Iran’s long-range missiles were deemed less of a threat than previously believed.
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The Monitor's View: Obama's deft move on anti-Iran defense missiles
He holds a bolder card just before talks with Tehran about its nuclear program around the corner.
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Why Europe wants stiffer sanctions on Iran
Germany, France, and UK are ready to impose oil and gas sanctions on Iran to stave off military strikes. But Oct. 1 talks about Iran's nuclear program will likely delay any moves.
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Opinion: Shocked, shocked to find socialism in America
Do critics of Obama's health reforms realize how socialistic we already are?
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Money Daily Brief: World stocks rise on Bernanke recession comment
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Researchers find rare bird in Fiji
Photos reveal the first sighting of the elusive seabird, the Fiji petrel.
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Europe's $57 billion plan to put windmills in the ocean
Though questions remain about how to bring electricity to shore, Europe sees offshore wind power as a crucial component in its effort to reduce carbon emissions.
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How does Iraqi shoe-thrower rank among footwear misusers?
The shoe-thrower comes in at No. 5 on our list of men known for doing something other than wearing their kicks. Read on for the top four.
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Opinion: America's got to end its deadly devotion to democracy
Washington needs to rid itself of the politically correct attitude that all nations are capable of becoming sustainable democracies.
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Organic’s crunch: Once high-flying firms face three big threats to growth
Once high-flying firms face three big threats to growth.
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