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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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Ireland's largest ISP to start 'throttling' illegal downloaders
Irish companies’ agreement to voluntarily deny filesharers Internet service seen as potential model.
07/24/2009 01:00 am -
Review: 'In the Loop'
This biting political satire will have you laughing hard as it skewers London and Washington politicos in the run-up to war.
07/24/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Watch out for an Iranian backlash
Considering how Iran's domestic shake-up caught everyone off guard, Western states should be prepared for what the regime might do next.
07/23/2009 01:00 am -
A solar eclipse for the people
Not just devoted eclipse-chasers but millions of others were able to view the longest solar eclipse of the century as it passed over Asia Wednesday.
07/22/2009 01:00 am -
In Britain, the big bonus rises again
Lawmakers and unions press for greater limits on financial institutions as some firms make sizable awards to high flyers.
07/22/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Britain: Ronald Reagan in bronze
07/21/2009 01:00 am -
Museums' new mantra: Connect with community
Relevance, responsiveness, interactivity is the new road map to success.
07/21/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Are summits of rich Western nations obsolete?
Despite what Obama says, the G-8 remains essential.
07/20/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Gates: US has one year to make progress in Afghanistan
American public won’t tolerate rising death tally for long, says US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. A helicopter crashed Sunday, killing 16 civilians.
07/19/2009 01:00 am -
With Goldman Sachs bonuses, new push for 'say on pay' bill
Congress takes up legislation next week to give shareholders of public companies more say on executive compensation.
07/17/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Britain's ecotown program runs into NIMBY
Four sites in England were announced Thursday to create new 'green' towns. But locals are seeing red.
07/16/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Iran executes 13 Sunni rebels
The condemned were members of Jundallah, which claims to fight for the rights of Sunnis in majority-Shiite Iran. The government has accused the group of ties to Pakistan and the US.
07/14/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons A reminder from a Staten Island teen: Look up from your cellphone
07/14/2009 01:00 am -
Troop deaths in Afghanistan rattle Britain
Despite a new poll showing firm public support, the deaths of eight troops in 24 hours last week is raising fresh questions about the end goals of the war.
07/13/2009 01:00 am -
Sohrab Erabi: a new martyr for Iran's protesters?
The teenager disappeared June 15, when hundreds of thousands rallied in Tehran. Officials notified his mother of his death only on Saturday, despite her repeated inquiries at courts and prisons.
07/13/2009 01:00 am -
Discoveries Cats mix a cry and a purr to score a meal
07/13/2009 01:00 am -
Obama in Africa: Can US rival China's new clout?
President Obama arrives in Ghana this weekend, but China's booming Africa presence may mean that he'll have less leverage to advance US interests than his predecessors.
07/10/2009 01:00 am -
G-8 summit disappoints many, but not Berlusconi
Italy's leader deemed the event a logistical 'miracle' after a last-minute change of venue. But critics decried lack of concrete progress on climate change, Iran, and trade.
07/10/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Is Khamenei's son leading Iran crackdowns?
A report says senior conservative clerics are concerned over Ayatollah Khamenei's alleged attempt to groom his son for leadership.
07/10/2009 01:00 am -
Once an empire, Britain faces big military cuts
Afghanistan operations in the future could be affected.
07/10/2009 01:00 am -
G-8 leaders pressured to honor aid pledges
The global recession has helped reduce aid from wealth nations – even as it pushes millions more into poverty.
07/09/2009 01:00 am -
A step forward in all-natural pesticides
Scientists may have developed a method for using a plant's natural repellent to ward off pests.
07/09/2009 01:00 am -
As G-8 convenes in Italy, tough questions of economic stimulus and climate change
The nations meeting in earthquake-devastated L'Aquila are also likely to consider what actions to take on Iran, North Korea.
07/08/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Africa awaits Obama's turn on leadership
The president's trip to Ghana challenges him to build on the work of his predecessors.
07/08/2009 01:00 am -
Will G-8 countries move faster on climate change?
In the post-Bush era, the major industrial nations meeting this week face pressure to set firm temperature and emission-reduction goals.
07/08/2009 01:00 am
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