Topic: United Nations
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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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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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‘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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Among Latin leftists, Brazil's moderate Lula leads the way
While President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – a former union firebrand – effortlessly bands together with Latin America's left, he just as easily peels away.
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Brazil becomes antipoverty showcase
The country's Bolsa Familia program – which pays poor mothers to keep their children in school and follow healthcare rules – is reducing poverty.
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New mayor offers Jerusalem a secular turn
By defeating the ultra-Orthodox Jewish party, Nir Barkat will bring secular politics. But he will likely take a hard line with Palestinians.
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Sudan cease-fire call gets wary reception in Darfur
Previous cease-fire attempts have failed to prevent violence. Many say the Sudanese president is trying to prevent a war-crimes indictment.
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World
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Opinion: The Saudi King's vision for interfaith dialogue
This week's special gathering at the UN can help unite us in the fight against extremism.
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Opinion: The Saudis' dubious interfaith agenda at the UN
The country's lack of religious freedom betrays its lofty rhetoric. The real aim of its 'dialogue' is to promote a global blasphemy law.
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Financial crisis threatens climate-change momentum
Experts fear the credit crunch will discourage governments worldwide from turning to taxpayers for assistance in climate-change efforts.
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Bush, other leaders to promote interfaith dialogue at UN
The gathering follows a successful Muslim-Catholic forum at the Vatican.
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Faced with rising sea levels, the Maldives seek new homeland
Many scientists believe that, given enough political will, humanity can still manage to avoid catastrophic climate change. But the president-elect of the Maldives isn't taking any chances.
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In Latin America, leftist leaders evict US drug warriors
Bolivia, Ecuador, and Venezuela push back on US operations.
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Secretary Rice fights peace-process inertia
Sunday's meeting in Egypt was probably the Bush administration's last effort to get a Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.
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World
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Obama’s short list of possible foreign policy officials
The President-elect is likely to rely on Republicans as well as Democrats to advise him and carry out policy.
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Fragile success against Afghanistan's opium economy
Poppy cultivation fell by about 20 percent, after two years of record harvests.
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In a desert camp, Iraqis find aid and zone of trust
Camp Mittica gives average Iraqis access to international aid groups, such as Smile Train volunteers who treated about 100 children with cleft lips and palates.
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Killing of Congolese civilians highlights urgency of UN summit
At least 12 people were killed Nov. 6 in the Congo. Today, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon called for rebels to restore the ceasefire.
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In Colombia, Army acknowledges civilian killings
The head of Colombia's Army resigned Tuesday after 20 top military officials were fired.
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World
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The changing face of Chicago blues
Foreign-born players and whites pick up the slack creating a global appeal and expanded songbook.
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New Cuban escape route: via Mexico
Starting Nov. 20, undocumented Cubans found in Mexico will face immediate deportation.
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Basketball court provides welcome respite for Filipino migrants in Jordan
Intense competition sidelines, for a few hours, concerns about a difficult life of long hours, low pay.
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Mideast peace: one more push
Condoleezza Rice heads to the area for a summit of powers promoting peace.
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Congo's riches fuel its war
A 12-vehicle United Nations aid convoy went behind rebel lines Monday.
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Afghans find modest prosperity in once-banned trade – milk
The country's first dairy cooperative has helped farmers more than double their incomes.
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