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Test your Gangnam style?
Pop music sensation Psy has taught his signature horsey dance to everyone from the UN’s Ban Ki-moon to Britney Spears. But how much do you know about the artist?
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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?
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‘Long Shot’: 8 observations shared in Mike Piazza’s autobiography
Check out some of Piazza's thoughts on baseball from his autobiography 'Long Shot.'
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CSMonitor editors share their favorite people to follow on Twitter
Twitter turned 7 this week. In celebration of the social network's birthday, The Christian Science Monitor compiled a list of favorite Twitter accounts. Each is informative and useful in its own way. Find out what each section recommends for you.
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Five ways Americans can save water through food choices
As eaters and consumers, Americans can profoundly reduce water waste and water consumption through the food choices they make. Here are five ways American food consumers can help save water.
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Campaign against female genital mutilation gaining ground support, results
Nearly 140 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation. But experts say there is reason to believe the practice is waning in many of the 29 countries where it is most widespread.
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Global News Blog North Korea video: Welcome to theater of the bizzare
North Korea posted a strange video about an attack on New York City, accompanied by the tune 'We are the World.' Why you shouldn't worry.
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Will UN peacekeepers get deployed to Mali?
Some 45 African and Western nations and groups in Brussels push peacekeepers in Mali for the medium term, subject to 'appropriate mandate.'
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Bulgaria blames Hezbollah for 2012 bombing, refueling terrorist listing debate
The European Union has long been under pressure from Israel and the US to list Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
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North Korea human rights probe urged by UN
UN officials say a probe of North Korea is needed to fully document the responsibility of government and individuals for alleged abuses 'in particular where they amount to crimes against humanity.'
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Opinion: A better way to keep Islamists at bay in Mali
France says it will withdraw from Mali once an African peacekeeping force is in place. To keep Islamists at bay, the US is considering increasing its military presence in the region. A better approach is to focus on fixing the governance issues that fuel radicalism to begin with.
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As Iran's elections near, Ahmadinejad refuses to leave office quietly (+video)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad cannot run again, but instead of easing his way out of office, he is stirring up controversy and clashing with other politicians.
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Terrorism & Security Could North Korea be planning multiple nuclear tests? (+video)
North Korea says it plans 'higher level' test as part of its military deterrent in its confrontation with the United States. South Korea says that's code for multiple nuclear tests.
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'Big heels to fill': What John Kerry signaled to State Dept. on his first day (+video)
On his first day at State Department, John Kerry introduced himself with humor, passion, a nod to the women who preceded him, and a pledge to focus on the 'security and safety of our people.'
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Can India sweep up its 'soot' pollution challenge?
India is among the biggest emitters of black carbon, from the use of coal and wood for cooking and heating and from a rising number of cars on the road.
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New hurdle for nuclear talks: Iran's presidential politics (+video)
Iran's foreign minister said he was 'optimistic' about looming nuclear talks. But political sparring ahead of June presidential elections could stymie any dealmaking now.
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French out of Timbuktu by end of week, airstrikes continue (+video)
French forces will leave to subdue rebels in the north while Malian troops will handle security for the ancient crossroads town.
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Top Kenyan presidential contender faces trial at Hague
Leading Kenyan presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta faces trial on charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
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Parting blows: Clinton blasts Russia for inaction in Syria
In her last week as secretary of State, Clinton accused Moscow of being 'unwilling to go forward' in helping to broker a peace deal. The Russian government says she has distorted the picture.
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Why Argentina is reaching out to Iran
Argentina announced it would work with Iran to resolve a deadly 1994 anti-Semitic attack in Buenos Aires. Trade considerations underlie the deal.
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A first step toward calming Egypt? Political leaders renounce violence
Many leaders at the meeting of Egypt's feuding factions in Cairo today expressed optimism that it would be a turning point in the country's political crisis.
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Why Iran's nuclear enrichment upgrade may be a 'game changer' (+video)
If Iran succeeds in installing next-generation enrichment centrifuges at Natanz, as it reportedly has told the UN's atomic agency it is doing, it could shorten Iran's breakout time to a nuclear weapon.
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UN report: Israel's 'creeping annexation' of territory is illegal
The new UN Human Rights Council report, though not legally binding, declared that Israeli expansion into Palestinian-claimed territory is a violation of the Geneva Conventions.
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Global News Blog What's behind Mexico's silence on immigration debate?
Mexico has a lot at stake, but its government says it does not want to interfere in the domestic decisions of the US.
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Nuke fast track? Iran plans to up uranium-enrichment capacity
In a letter to the UN's nuclear watchdog, Tehran announced it was planning to replace its centrifuges, which experts worry could significantly speed up development of a nuclear weapon.
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Syria's allies warn of retaliation for Israeli airstrikes, but threats likely hollow (+video)
Syria and Iran threatened to retaliate against Israel for its strikes on Syrian territory while Hezbollah deemed the attacks 'barbaric aggression,' but escalation is in no one's interests.
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South Korea catches up to North Korea on the space race
South Korea has successfully sent a satellite into space from its own soil, joining an exclusive club of 12 others.
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Terrorism & Security France rolls north in Mali, but daunting second phase looms (+video)
French troops entered the once Islamist-occupied city of Kidal today without opposition. But dealing with Islamist guerrillas and placating secular Taureg rebels will likely prove more difficult.
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'Carmen,' gypsies, bohemians, and 'others'
A performance of 'Carmen' reminds the Monitor’s language columnist how vexed our language for various 'others' is.
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Backchannels Egypt shudders, with leadership nowhere in sight
When the head of Egypt's military starts darkly warning of state collapse, it's time to worry.
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