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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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World
08/14/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View The digital TV cliffhanger
Weak signals may wreak havoc when the US switches to digital TV.
08/14/2008 01:00 am -
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.
08/13/2008 01:00 am -
The original Olympic countries
08/13/2008 01:00 am -
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.
08/13/2008 01:00 am -
U.S. limited in Georgia crisis
American effort to spread democracy wanes in post-Iraq era.
08/13/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green Study: Climate change to produce extreme rains
A new study observes a link between warmer temperatures and more intense downpours.
08/12/2008 01:00 am -
Diggin' It When genetically modifed plants hit home
Gardeners ponder genetically modified plants.
08/12/2008 01:00 am -
Etc.
08/11/2008 01:00 am -
Horizons Engage the cloaking device
08/11/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green Save the climate: Eat a kangaroo
If Australians were to give up farming sheep and cows for meat and eat kangaroos instead, the country would significantly reduce its greenhouse gases, a new study has found.
08/08/2008 01:00 am -
Chapter & Verse Read what you like
08/08/2008 01:00 am -
In medals race, more countries in running
The Olympic Games are entering an era of unprecedented equality among nations.
08/07/2008 01:00 am -
Europe’s Large Hadron Collider tests the bounds of physics – and budgets
Scientists look for technologies to push particles faster, better, and cheaper.
08/07/2008 01:00 am -
Like a breath of sea air in the garden
Sturdy, attractive sea hollies can be an asset in almost any garden.
08/07/2008 01:00 am -
Iran sanctions likely to rise as election issue
Tehran dismisses latest UN offer on nuclear program, prolonging the debate over more sanctions.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Stop the 'war' on terror
Calling it a 'war' is a boon to terrorist recruiters.
08/06/2008 01:00 am -
Key players in Kenya's peace deal
08/05/2008 01:00 am -
In Britain, Labour pushes ambitious overhaul of welfare system
Gordon Brown's beleaguered party unveiled proposals last week to send recipients back to work, including nearly 2 million whose disability claims are not believed to be genuine.
08/01/2008 01:00 am -
Rethinking the post-9/11 strategy
Analysts debate the rhetoric of war as part of the fight against terrorism.
08/01/2008 01:00 am -
Diggin' It Flowers, flowers everywhere
A garden center in England offers visitors something very different.
08/01/2008 01:00 am -
Zimbabwe crisis talks adjourn amid rumors of a breakdown
Lead mediator and South African President Thabo Mbeki, however, insisted Tuesday that the talks were going well.
07/30/2008 01:00 am -
For the Love of Animals
A history of the animal protection movement tells of the early crusaders.
07/30/2008 01:00 am -
Zambia leader's health sparks power struggle
President Levy Mwanawasa – a key Mugabe critic – is recovering from a June 29 stroke.
07/29/2008 01:00 am -
World
07/29/2008 01:00 am
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