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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?
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.
'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."
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:
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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Close encounter of the royal kind

Prince Charles was about to visit the local art museum, and I had inadvertently stumbled into the big event.
Controversial book set for release tomorrow
Karsh’s art – iconic yet intimate

Canadian photographer's celebrity portraits avoided cynicism and remain revealing decades on.
What are the best nurseries?

What makes a nursery or garden center a favorite with gardeners.
Opinion: Cry again for beloved South Africa?

Jacob Zuma's rise raises questions about its course.
High-jump champion bug
Garden 'siteseeing' - return visits

Visits to garden blogs
Amid Taliban violence, key players differ on containment strategy

The divergent approaches of the U.S., Pakistan, and Afghanistan highlight the complexity of developing a unified front on terrorism.
Salman Rushdie: no regrets
Europe pushed to produce its own rescue plans

Three major lenders were rescued on Monday as the global credit crisis spread.
They don't like 'Hari Puttar' in India
Amid fall hues, a splash of blue

Easy to grow and drought tolerant, this shrub blooms at summer’s end.
World
Alternative vehicles get their day
Watching Africa from the inside

New cable channels offer view of diverse continent through Africans’ eyes.
Beatlemania grips Israel, four decades late

In 1964, Israeli officials shunned the Beatles, embarrassing the nation. When Sir Paul McCartney takes a Tel Aviv stage Thursday, he'll relieve Israel of 44 years of cultural baggage.
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Does Al Gore think he's too old for civil disobedience?

Speaking at the annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting, the former vice president and climate activist called for young people to engage in "civil disobedience." But why not old people, too?
Finland school shooting sparks debate over gun ownership

A gunman killed 10 people and himself in the second massacre in a Finnish school in less than a year. The attack comes in the wake of new EU gun legislation.
Emerging markets hit hard by Wall Street crisis

But Russia, Brazil, and China are expected to have the cash and domestic growth to weather the storm.
Surprise: Old-growth forests soak up CO2

Woodlands in developed world also absorb CO2. What will impact be on global climate talks?
Scientific hip-hop
Will short-selling ban help – or hurt – banks?

London and New York stopped a practice seen as pushing stocks down. But some say short-sellers are merely scapegoats.
Pakistan fires on U.S. helicopters

Sunday's incident inflames debate over whether Pakistan's new president can develop an effective counterinsurgency strategy.