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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Russia-Georgia peace talks delayed
The first direct talks since the August war were postponed until Nov. 18 due to a dispute over the role of delegates from the breakaway regions.
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Financial crisis threatens aid for world's poorest
President Bush's $48 billion Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief could see cutbacks.
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North Korea allows back nuclear inspectors
They'll be able to monitor the main nuclear complex, but not anywhere else.
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Reporters on the Job
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The Monitor's View: Mammal gamble
A quarter of the world's wild mammals face extinction. But decline is not inevitable.
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Report: Ecoconsciousness can help win wars
By being sensitive to environmental concerns, US Army can win hearts and minds of populace, but its record is spotty so far.
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Congo blames Rwanda for fresh fighting
Clashes between government forces and Tutsi rebels could force 30,000 people from their homes in eastern Congo.
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World
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Climate activists: Prez-elect should go to UN climate talks in Poland
The global environmental group 350.org has issued a challenge to whoever wins the presidential election: attend the next round of UN climate talks this December in Poznań, Poland.
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Sudan makes case abroad while still bombing Darfur
President Omar al-Bashir says international interference will hamper peace. Darfuris ask: 'What peace?'
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No Afghan-Taliban peace talks, for now
Kabul may have tried to reach out to current insurgents by meeting with former Taliban in Saudi Arabia late last month.
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Reporters on the Job
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World
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Opinion: I survived the Georgian war. Here's what I saw.
I blame Georgia's leaders.
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Sierra Leonean designer redefines African couture
For modern urban women hopping a bus or grabbing a cab, the head wrap and billowing fabric are literal stumbling blocks.
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Cypriots unearth a little reconciliation
Greek and Turkish Cypriots exhume mass graves to help move beyond a bitter past.
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US, Britain, and UN weigh options amid rising violence in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Prospect of Afghan-Taliban peace talks gains currency
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Pakistan's fresh resolve in latest battle against Taliban
The Army has a mandate to continue its offensive in the Bajaur tribal area until it's won.
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India nuclear deal: big step on long road
With no progress on Iran, and setbacks on North Korea, the deal may be Bush's only nonproliferation feat.
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How white roofs shine bright green
Painting homes a lighter shade does more than save money on A.C.
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Flirting with Palin earns Pakistani president a fatwa
A leading religious leader condemned Asif Ali Zardari's comments to Sarah Palin at the UN.
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Key question lingers: Who started the war in Georgia?
As EU monitors arrive, new details contradict Russia's assertion that Georgia invaded South Ossetia first.
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Reporters on the Job
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Slow recovery for Burma's cyclone victims
Aid trickles in, but locals struggle to find food before winter's harvest.
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U.S. government seeks new solutions to combat global hunger crisis
Proposals include improved seed types, better roads, and more-efficient irrigation systems.
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