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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?
‘Long Shot’: 8 observations shared in Mike Piazza’s autobiography

Check out some of Piazza's thoughts on baseball from his autobiography 'Long Shot.'
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.
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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Pakistani refugees escape Army offensive – and Taliban rule

Their fear of the Islamic militants may not translate into support for the government, whose attacks in Swat forced them to flee.
Sri Lanka: Criticism escalates over 'bloodbath'

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Today's agenda: Life under Taliban, Obama healthcare deal, Hubble repair
UN-sponsored meeting bans nine chemicals – but not DDT

Nine more persistent chemicals banned worldwide.
Somali insurgency driving thousands of refugees to Kenya

Islamist militias' clashes with Somalia's government has forced more than 25,000 to flee.
Sri Lankan 'detention' camps swell with Tamils

Aid workers struggle to help war-weary refugees as concerns grow about conditions in the shelters as well as timetables for resettlement.
Cyprus: Are old friends offering new hope for unity?

The presidents leading either side of the divided island are longtime allies.
Plans for the pope's visit hit a wall in Bethlehem

Palestinians are building a stage to receive the pope beside Israel's separation barrier, but the Vatican says he will now speak at a nearby school.
The Monitor's View: Refugees will judge Pakistan's anti-Taliban fight

Islamabad must be accountable to people fleeing the Swat Valley region.
Michelle Obama's favorite thing? Sesame Street
Afghanistan's divided opposition boosts Karzai's election bid

Though unpopular, the president has more national reach than the shrinking pool of contenders.
Soldier pay threatens to undo Congo's progress against rebels

Many soldiers haven't seen wages for months. Meanwhile, a Hutu militia is increasing attacks on civilians in response to the military offensive.
Basra residents safer, but looking for work

Iraqi governor talks about how to revive southern Iraqi city.
Nepal's prime minister resigns in battle for control of Army

Maoist leader steps down in the country's worst crisis since a peace deal in 2006 ended more than a decade of civil war.
Egypt's slaughter of pigs draws criticism as misguided

International health officials say there is no reason to slaughter pigs because H1N1 cannot be passed from pigs to humans.
Sri Lankan civilians trapped by Tamil Tigers 'last stand'

As the fighting has shrunk to a three-square mile strip of rebel-held land, Sri Lanka's military has framed its offensive as the world's 'largest hostage rescue mission.'
Recession and flu show borderless world

The flow of capital and travelers across international borders has accelerated in recent years, presenting new challenges.
Opinion: Arab forum tackles a Washington taboo

The Doha Debates dared to discuss the US relationship with Israel in Washington – and got away with it.
Why North Korea is ratcheting up its sharp rhetoric

Pyongyang may fulfill a vow to conduct another nuclear test, analysts say. It may also be testing US response.
Opinion: Stop your gadget greed from fueling tragedy in Congo

As consumers, we can use buying power to end this deadly war driven by "conflict minerals."
Taiwan wins rare UN invite

With nod from China, it will attend next month's World Health Assembly, but only as an "observer."
Sri Lanka rejects growing calls for cease-fire

French and British envoys Wednesday urged a halt to fighting as concerns deepen about 50,000 trapped civilians.
Hariri assassination suspects freed in blow to Syria's opponents

In an unexpected twist, the UN tribunal investigating the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has ordered the release of four senior Lebanese officials.
Climate change: Southeast Asia's preparation falls short

The Asian Development Bank says the cost of inaction could be severe for the region's agrarian-based economies and rapidly growing coastal cities.
Science takes aim at the swine flu

The world's response to the outbreak shows progress and problems: Scientists have more tools, but early detection remains difficult in some places.