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3 new foreign mystery novels that are worth your travel time
Craving a foreign excursion? Try the next best thing – one of these mystery novels set in far-away lands.
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20 books set for 2013 film adaptation
These 20 books are all scheduled for release as major motion pictures in 2013.
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10 coolest cars you've never heard of
These 10 cars are so rare you won't see them on any lot. Click through for a list of 10 cars you've probably never heard of.
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Where gas prices are highest
Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
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Briefing Gay marriage laws around the globe
There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
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Think US debt is high? Take a look at Europe's most indebted nations.
With Washington locked in a debt-ceiling stalemate, debt seems to be on everyone’s mind. So, how does US debt compare with that of European countries, embroiled in a debt crisis of their own? In April, the International Monetary Fund estimated that the US government's gross debt amounted to 99 percent of gross domestic product. That’s high, but less than four of Europe's five largest debtors. Editor’s note: All figures are come from International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook database that was updated in April 2011. See the full statistics here.
07/29/2011 02:57 pm -
Stefan Karlsson Europe's population stats show new trends
Luxembourg's population grew at the fastest rate, while Ireland had the highest birth rate, new figures from Eurostat show
07/29/2011 10:34 am -
From gold rush to gold standard: history's filigree
A timeline of the precious metal's effects on the world – from gold rush to gold standard.
07/16/2011 11:53 am -
In Pictures Cycling in stages: Tour de France 2011
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Why America should care about Europe’s economy
In the globally connected economy, financial pain in either Europe or the US has worldwide ripples.
07/13/2011 01:14 pm -
In Pictures Celebrities entertain the troops
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Will Rupert Murdoch's woes cross the Atlantic?
Rupert Murdoch's troubles in the UK could spread throughout his global media empire, say experts. A lawsuit filed Monday in Delaware may be just the beginning.
07/11/2011 09:42 pm -
In Pictures Tour de France fans
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In Pictures Garmin-Cervelo cycling team
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Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 06/27
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Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading
How one woman used books to cope with her sister's death.
06/23/2011 03:56 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 06/22
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Chapter & Verse World War I – and its unexploded weapons – continue to haunt the present
Unexploded shells from World War I in Europe are a constant reminder of the enduring perils of war.
06/22/2011 11:25 am -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day: 06/17
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Sarkozy, Merkel reach deal on Greece bailout cash
Germany and France reached an agreement that should see a desperately needed Greece bailout move forward.
06/17/2011 01:19 pm -
E. coli's economic impact on Europe, by the numbers
The European Union is planning to offer €150 million ($220 million) in aid to European farmers who have suffered huge financial losses since the outbreak in early May of E. coli in northern Germany. The agricultural industry across Europe took a hit when inability to determine the source of the outbreak caused fear of consuming fresh produce. The question now: Is €150 million enough to make up for their losses? Here are the five countries most severely affected by the crisis.
06/07/2011 02:04 pm -
Jack Kevorkian drove the debate on physician-assisted suicide
Jack Kevorkian, who died Thursday, was a controversial figure who confronted one of society’s most profound ethical issues: Should a physician be able to help a person commit suicide?
06/03/2011 04:25 pm -
Anna Politkovskaya's family dismisses arrest in journalist's murder
Russia arrested the suspected triggerman in the killing of Anna Politkovskaya five years ago, but her family says justice will come only if the 'masterminds are found and punished.'
05/31/2011 03:16 pm -
Stocks end sharply lower on global concerns
The Dow fell about 130 points, with rising concern that European debt problems are worsening
05/23/2011 05:42 pm -
Editor's Blog After Osama bin Laden, you can feel history shift
Old globes are comforting relics. They show how old rivalries and threats fade -- just as today's will do.
05/11/2011 06:14 pm -
The Daily Reckoning Every boom will bust. Even China's.
China may be experiencing the greatest boom in history, but that doesn't mean it's immune from busting
05/05/2011 09:53 am -
Opinion Democracy's demise in Latin America: Ecuador on brink of a 'perfect dictatorship'
If voters approve Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa's proposals in the May 7 referendum vote, he will be allowed to designate judges and magistrates, and the remaining independent media will come under his authority. He will have established a 'perfect dictatorship' in Ecuador.
05/04/2011 10:42 am -
Global News Blog On eve of Prince William wedding, some (former) aristocrats critique the royal mystique
Instead of having the working class beat up on royals, the German newspaper Der Freitag asked former royalty to weigh in on Prince William's wedding.
04/28/2011 12:16 pm -
It's official: White iPhone 4 goes on sale Thursday
White iPhone 4, Apple's long lost tech unicorn, will really, truly go on sale tomorrow, according to Apple. The company delayed its white iPhone 4 for 10 months in order to "get every detail right."
04/27/2011 12:37 pm -
France's burqa ban: 5 ways Europe is targeting Islam
France issued its first ticket to a woman wearing an Islamic veil on Monday, the day a national ban on face coverings in public took effect. The new law is among a number of legal and political moves across Europe targeting Islam amid a growing debate over multiculturalism. Here are five recent actions taken regarding Islam in the public sphere.
04/12/2011 05:38 pm
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