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Israel rejects EU plan to divide Jerusalem
Israel's foreign ministry said a Sweden-led initiative would marginalize the European Union's ability to foster peace.
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The political stakes of Obama's Afghanistan war speech
Disillusioned voters on the left could sit out next fall's midterm elections, and Democrats could lose seats in Congress.
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Will healthcare reform drive costs down? A little, report says.
The Congressional Budget Office reports that the Senate healthcare reform bill would have a modest effect on costs. Critics say that doesn't justify massive reforms.
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Seattle police ambush: cop-killing rampages up this year
Sunday's was the fifth shooting in which more than one police officer died. The 15 officers killed this year in multiple-shooting incidents is the highest since 2000.
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Commentary
The Monitor's View: Copenhagen's baby step on climate change: More electric cars?
China and US cooperation in promoting such vehicles is a concrete step against global warming. But how to measure claims in miles "per gallon"?
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Tariq Ramadan: Swiss minaret ban: Can Europe learn to trust its Muslim citizens?
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Kevin DeYoung: The Protestant debate over justification: Here I stand.
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Elizabeth Daley: What if interns went on strike?
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Featured stories
Arts: Why Morocco went Hollywood
For decades, it's been a stand-in for Saudi Arabia, Tibet, Egypt, the American West - and now, Iraq.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Norah Jones's latest CD, a contemporary 'Alice in Wonderland' on the Syfy Channel, acclaimed Pixar-animated movie shorts on ABC, and more.
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Environment: U.S. Forest Service says trees can slow global warming, but wildfires a concern
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Guest books blog: Is there a better word for "foodie"?
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The Home Forum
A Christian Science perspective: Iran: healing the history of conflict
One aspect of the many conflicts going on in the world is historical. Over time, differences between groups, regions, and countries often fuel longstanding problems. For people who aren't affected by those ongoing issues, the hatred and fury can seem baffling.
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Gardening: Gardening teaches preschoolers about food
Thanks to a program organized by Mississippi State University, preschool children learn about where food comes from.
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