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50 years after Cuban missile crisis: 5 ways US must promote nuclear nonproliferation
Fifty years after the Cuban missile crisis brought the world to the brink of a nuclear holocaust, the threats posed by the bomb still hang over us all. The next US president must pursue a nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament “stimulus plan.” It should include the following elements.
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In Pictures: Julian Assange and the WikiLeaks Scandal
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Five reasons why Syria may be at a tipping point
Since the start of the conflict in Syria, international observers have been watching the government of President Bashar al-Assad for signs that the once-feared regime might be vulnerable to overthrow. Despite Syrian efforts to crush the rebels and to stifle news out of the country, this past week has shown the strongest evidence yet that the end of the Assad regime may be near. Here are five signs that the Syrian conflict may finally be tipping in favor of the rebels.
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What is Russia thinking on Syria? A brief guide
As the crisis in Syria collapses into what looks like full-blown civil war, Russia's response stems from a complicated mix of principle, self-interest, mistrust of Western motives, and differing perceptions of the situation.
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3 ways the US can start an economic 'reset' with Russia
After Russian President Vladimir Putin canceled his trip to Camp David for the G8 Summit this weekend, tensions between Russia and the US are running high. The United States must design a new relationship with this often difficult leader and his country. Washington needs a new reset that includes these three key components:
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Israel and Russia: Trade and restive Arab world outweigh differences on Iran
As Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Israel, burgeoning technology cooperation and a shared concern about Islamic extremism seem to be overtaking a history of poor relations.
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Modern city rises up out of Siberia's oil-rich peat bogs
The 'national district' of Khanti-Mansiysk, located in remote western Siberia, illustrates an ambitious effort by the Kremlin to modernize Soviet-era outposts, often with local oil revenue.
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Russia warns that Iran nuclear talks too slow to forestall conflict
Russian is uniquely placed to mediate between Iran and world powers, but analysts say Moscow's role is limited in part by a lack of compromise from Washington and Tehran.
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Protests are looking permanent in Russia
The huge turnout for today's anti-government rally in Moscow, despite recent intimidation tactics, sends a message to Vladimir Putin that he may have to coexist with an opposition movement.
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Anti-Putin protesters march in Moscow in defiance of intimidation (+video)
Thousands marched in Moscow in defiance of police raids on opposition leaders' homes and new fines for public disorder. 'All power to the people!' changed Russian protesters.
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Russian police raid activists' homes on eve of massive anti-Putin protest
The opposition sees the raid as the latest effort to intimidate Russians who have been protesting Vladimir Putin's government since December.
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Russian parliament passes bill boosting fines for protesters 150-fold
Russians taking part in unsanctioned rallies will now face a fine of $9,000. The bill is seen as a response to recent antigovernment protests.
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Russian activists sound alarm at soaring fines for civil 'disorder'
The Russian parliament is rushing through a bill that will impose large fines for a wide range of protests. Activists say the hikes amount to financial intimidation to chill the protest movement.
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Putin's China visit shows warming ties between neighboring giants
The historically tense relationship has warmed in recent years, leading to flourishing bilateral trade. Vladimir Putin will be in Beijing Tuesday to discuss everything from trade, to Iran's nuclear program, to Syria's bloody war.
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Ambassador McFaul, driver of US-Russia 'reset,' becomes his own obstacle
US Ambassador Mike McFaul has been a Kremlin target since his arrival – most recently being slammed as 'unprofessional' and accused of spreading 'blatant falsehoods.'
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Court rules WikiLeaks Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden (+video)
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden to face questioning over allegations of rape and sexual assault, Britain's supreme court ruled.
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After Houla massacre, Russia cools toward Syria (+video)
Russia joined UN Security Council members in condemning Syria's government after a massacre in Houla. Some Russian officials speculate the massacre was carried out by rebels to garner sympathy.
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The Monitor's View: Syria massacre: a moment of truth to end the lies
The massacre of women and children in Houla, Syria, finally forces Russia to stop defending the denials of Bashar al-Assad in the killing of innocent civilians by Syrian forces.
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Death of Russian-born boy in US reignites adoption debate
A 9-year-old Russian boy adopted by US parents died in a house fire last week, reminding Russians of several incidents of poor treatment of Russian orphans adopted by Americans.
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New Russian cabinet packed with Putin loyalists
Despite promises of 'substantial renewal,' the new cabinet is filled with faces long seen around the Kremlin who will keep Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev hemmed in.
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Global News Blog NATO: European missile shield 'provisionally operational'
If there is any issue that threatens to derail relations with Russia, it's the issue of missile defense.
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3 ways the US can start an economic 'reset' with Russia
After Russian President Vladimir Putin canceled his trip to Camp David for the G8 Summit this weekend, tensions between Russia and the US are running high. The United States must design a new relationship with this often difficult leader and his country. Washington needs a new reset that includes these three key components:
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Russian, French, Italian jobs hang on Sukhoi Superjet crash probe
No survivors have been found at the crash site of the Russian Sukhoi Superjet in Indonesia. A key question: Was it pilot error or equipment malfunction?
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Putin cancels US summit visit, meeting with Obama
The White House announced Wednesday that Putin is unable to join the other leaders of the Group of Eight industrial nations meeting outside Washington on May 18-19.
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Putin steps up to run a vastly changed Russia (+video)
The powerful protests before and during Vladimir Putin's inauguration today signal the fraying image of a Russia united behind its leader.
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Editor's Blog Russia's one-man brand
Like too many Russian leaders, Vladimir Putin's long shadow makes it hard to see the real owners of Russia -- its people.
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On eve of Putin's inauguration, protest and reaction bigger than expected (+video)
Russian police cracked down with tear gas and hundreds of arrests after anti-Putin protesters in Moscow tried to cross a barricaded bridge.
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Cover Story Putin inauguration: World view of a Russian feeling dissed
As the second presidential inauguration of Vladimir Putin approaches, a former correspondent who once worked for him looks at the world view of the Russian iron man. His theory: The president is feeling dissed by the West and believes it conspires to "destroy" Russia.
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Russia threatens to take aim at NATO's missile defense shield
At a conference in Moscow convened to discuss the NATO missile defense shield, a fierce point of contention between the US and Russia, efforts to find a compromise reached a dead end.
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Russian media: True, we're 'not free' - but we're not Zimbabwe.
Russian media experts and journalists say Freedom House's annual press freedom survey doesn't acknowledge the rise of independent media outlets and social media, which are broadening the landscape.
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