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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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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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A would-be spy plane that soars on solar
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Solving the medal muddle
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Beijing Olympics: A tough act for London to follow
The 2012 host faces numerous challenges, including tight budgets, security concerns, and a dearth of homegrown Olympic champions in many sports.
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Horizon highlights — Obama's web strategy, shooting the moon, and a wearable motorcycle
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Garden news roundup
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China: Can Olympic gold last?
Its dominance at the Beijing Games’ gold-medal table relied on a massive centralized sports system.
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World
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An Olympic hero, airbrushed from China’s history
Shifting political winds may explain the lack of awareness about Chiu Teng Hiok, who helped the British shine in basketball at the 1924 Paris Games.
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How nations dominate niche sports
Why does China crush opponents in diving? How does South Korea do so well in archery? Excellence in an Olympic sport can be a result of traditions or serendipity.
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War-torn Somalia braces for fresh violence amid shaky peace accord
Failed talks and the killing of yet another aid worker highlight the growing humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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The Monitor's View: Europe's (dis)unity over Russia
It will take US leadership to bridge divisions over what to do about Russia and Georgia.
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The Wild Places
Nature writer Robert Macfarlane takes a modern trek through Britain’s changing lands.
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Travels of the mind
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TV dramas' foreign accent
This fall a quarter of the new dramas will be adaptations of shows from overseas.
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Reporters on the Job
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World
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The Monitor's View: The digital TV cliffhanger
Weak signals may wreak havoc when the US switches to digital TV.
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A missed goal for Chinese sports
The state sports system has produced the world’s best gymnasts and divers, but competitive team events like soccer lag behind.
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The original Olympic countries
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Post-Thaksin, a calmer Thailand?
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, facing corruption charges, fled to England this week. His absence may hurt the pro-Thaksin ruling party but also ease political strife.
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U.S. limited in Georgia crisis
American effort to spread democracy wanes in post-Iraq era.
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Study: Climate change to produce extreme rains
A new study observes a link between warmer temperatures and more intense downpours.
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When genetically modifed plants hit home
Gardeners ponder genetically modified plants.
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