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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?
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?
‘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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Is freedom near for captive Israeli soldier?

Hamas says that Gilad Shalit could be released in a week, but terms of a deal with Israel keep shifting.
Russian support for Iran sanctions at risk amid Georgia rift

The US bid to promote a fourth round of sanctions may get lost amid sharp dispute over Russian military action in Georgia.
World
Russia's big Caucasus win

Moscow has gained leverage, threatened Georgia's pro-West leader, and bolstered national pride.
Russian military triumph leaves pro-West Georgia uncertain

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's failed attempt to retake South Ossetia may cost him dearly in Georgia, one of the strongest US allies in Russia's backyard.
World
The Monitor's View: Refresh Georgia's 'Rose Revolution'

Bush drew a bright line around Georgia's democracy. Now he must act to bolster it.
Roots of Georgia-Russia clash run deep

The war broadened Monday as Russian troops moved beyond rebel provinces into Georgia proper.
In one town, Gazans yearn for previous Israeli presence

Mawassi residents say life was better before 2005, when they were part of an Israeli settlement enclave. Few can find work now.
Climate groups look post-Bush

Expecting a more aggressive approach, they offer advice to the McCain and Obama campaigns.
World
Opinion: Russo-Georgian conflict is not all Russia's fault

But war could ignite further disputes in the region.
All Things Must Fight to Live

War correspondent Bryan Mealer tells a dark tale of his time in Congo.
After two months of discord, finally a handshake

In January, one of Africa's most stable democracies was violently ripping itself apart. How was it saved? In Part 4 of a four-part special report, the key players tell what happened.
In Kenya, two protagonists and the conciliators

In January, one of Africa's most stable democracies was violently ripping itself apart. How was it saved? In Part 3 of a four-part special report, the key players tell what happened.
France rejects Rwanda's genocide accusations

Rwandan investigators issued a report Wednesday that implicates French soldiers – and top French officials – in the 1994 genocide.
For Kenya, a month of attacks, then quick progress

In January, one of Africa's most stable democracies was ripping itself apart. How was it saved? Part 2 of four.
When Michael Phelps speaks, everyone listens
Iran sanctions likely to rise as election issue

Tehran dismisses latest UN offer on nuclear program, prolonging the debate over more sanctions.
Key players in Kenya's peace deal
Bombing suggests Al Qaeda remains a threat in Algeria

Counterterrorism efforts by the Algerian government and the US are failing to stem terrorism in the region.
World
Opinion: The U.N. can end these wars

It alone has enough clout to bring about peace in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Bush OKs $48 billion for AIDS as famine looms

Critics decry slashing of agricultural aid as US tries to balance competing foreign relief priorities.
World