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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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Read this before you sell or recycle your computer!
Even rocket scientists forget to wipe their hard drives. Here’s how to do it.
06/11/2009 01:00 am -
War Horse
06/11/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Carrying a heavy load of history, Libya's Qaddafi arrives in Italy
Qaddafi and Berlusconi are set to discuss energy and immigration deals, but a colonial past overhangs the meetings.
06/10/2009 01:00 am -
Obama looks to overhaul executive pay
The administration's plan includes enabling shareholders to act as checks on top executives' compensation and appointing a pay czar for bailed-out firms.
06/10/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Brazil: Don't blame it on Rio
06/09/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons Ransoming data: The new weapon of choice for cyber criminals?
06/09/2009 01:00 am -
European elections pound Britain's Brown
The prime minister is fighting to win over rebels in his Labour Party after it suffered its worst results in a century.
06/08/2009 01:00 am -
Conservatives gain in European parliament vote
A record low turnout of only 43 percent of 375 million eligible voters pointed to skepticism about a more integrated Europe.
06/08/2009 01:00 am -
Difference Maker People making a difference: Sheema Kermani
In Pakistan, this women's rights activist stages plays that stir controversy – and thought.
06/08/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Don't fall for North Korea's trap
Rogue states are using US reporters as pawns. Only swift retribution will stop the cynical game.
06/08/2009 01:00 am -
The Sisters
06/08/2009 01:00 am -
The fate of Sri Lanka's Tamils after the Tigers
The LTTE rebels may be gone, but what about their fight for a homeland for the ethnic Tamil minority?
06/05/2009 01:00 am -
In Dresden and Nazi camp, Obama highlights capacity for reconstruction
The president visits the city that bore some of World War II’s heaviest damage, as well as the death camp.
06/05/2009 01:00 am -
European Parliament vote: Extreme right poised to gain ground
Britain's Gordon Brown could fall, while Dutch populist Geert Wilders's anti-Islam stand finds new appeal.
06/05/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security UN, US close to imposing sanctions on North Korea
The UN Security Council is close to approving action in response to the North's latest nuclear test. The US also plans separate sanctions for illegal weapons sales and counterfeiting.
06/05/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Today's Monitor: Obama in Europe, North Korea sanctions, Sotomayor and the Senate
06/05/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Britain: appreciation for Obama's nuanced view of 'Muslim-majority countries'
'The absence in his speech of any bellicose threats to Iran stands in stark contrast to his predecessor,' says a Muslim politician in Birmingham.
06/04/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Are the credits already rolling for Britain's embattled Gordon Brown?
With members of his own party calling for him to step down, Labour's leader faces a key test with today's elections. Is Alan Johnson, a former postman, poised to become the next prime minister?
06/04/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Al Qaeda-linked militant group in Mali executes British hostage
The killing of Edwin Dyer underscores the growing threat posed by militants in North Africa with links to global terrorist groups.
06/03/2009 01:00 am -
Beaumarchais
The life of playwright and entrepreneur Beaumarchais offers a window into the transformation that brought France to revolution.
06/03/2009 01:00 am -
Ahead of Obama's Cairo speech, Arab leaders see window of opportunity for peace
King Abdullah II of Jordan, embraced by the West and his Arab allies, is emerging as a facilitator for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
06/02/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Pakistani Army rescues dozens of kidnapped students
The operation came after Taliban militants ambushed a convoy, taking hostage at least 80 students and staff of a military school.
06/02/2009 01:00 am -
Discoveries China hosts world's oldest pottery; no faux fu cauldron here
06/02/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog View from Paris: A puzzling tragedy dawns slowly
President Sarkozy calls Air France Flight 447 an unprecedented "catastrophe."
06/01/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog British expenses scandal spurs celebrities to run for office
A 1980s pop star, a TV presenter, a former Beirut hostage, and a right-wing newspaper columnist are among the high-profile personalities emerging as potential challengers for seats held by discredited MPs.
05/31/2009 01:00 am
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