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10 best books of August, according to Amazon's editors
Amazon's editors pick their 10 favorite August titles.
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One World Trade Center and the four other tallest buildings in America
The new One World Trade Center tower is taking over as New York City’s tallest from the Empire State Building. But it’s not the country’s tallest. Here are the five tallest buildings in the country.
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Five ways US default would hit your pocketbook
With the possibility of America defaulting on a debt payment just days away, Americans are hoping for the best but bracing for the worst. Lawmakers are raising alarms. Some investors are scrambling to the safety of gold and foreign currencies. What would a US default mean for the American consumer? Here are five ways it would hit your pocketbook:
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Soft patch? Three reasons economic growth is slowing.
For those hoping that the economy is merely going through a “soft patch” right now, the weight of evidence suggests something more serious. Two years after the Great Recession ended, the economic expansion has slowed to an annual rate of 1.8 percent in the first quarter of 2011 versus 3.1 percent in the final quarter of 2010. Why is the rebound so tepid? Here are three key indicators, which historically help boost recoveries, but stand in the way this time:
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In Pictures: Summer sequels 2011
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 05/13
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Terrorism & Security
Libya rebels mark major gains against QaddafiLibya rebels reclaimed the Misurata airport yesterday. As they advance on the eastern oil town of Brega, Britain offered them several million dollars in aid and a London office.
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Thailand election: A high-stakes contest in a shaky democracy
The first Thailand election since 2007 will be held July 3. The chance for violent clashes has spurred academics and peace activists to propose a pre-election 'code of conduct.'
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Africa Monitor
SUVs overtake the Mercedes Benz as Nairobi's status carDespite the fact that four-wheel drive is no longer necessary to navigate Nairobi's roads, SUVs are an increasingly frequent sight on the streets.
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Africa Monitor
A colonial pastime struggles to survive in NairobiHorse racing, a favorite pastime of Kenya's white elite in the colonial era, is struggling to make a comeback in post-colonial Nairobi.
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Syrian protesters face more violence in campaign against Assad
At least 12 protesters were reportedly killed today in demonstrations across Syria, where greater instability could alter the balance of power in the Middle East.
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Global News Blog
French Spiderman climbs world's tallest building, Dubai's Burj KhalifaFrench Spiderman Alain Robert added another skyscraper to his list Monday, by scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Why has Alain Robert climbed 85 buildings?
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In Pictures: French Spiderman's best climbs
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What Obama missed by skipping Panama in Latin America tour
Panama is investing $20 billion to boost itself as a global hub. President Ricardo Martinelli's vision provides a glimpse of the US's newest trade partner as a bilateral free trade agreement works its way through Washington.
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What Chávez and Obama have in common: Twitterplomacy
What's in a Tweet? No more than 140 characters, of course – enough for leaders to speak their peace, or anger. Twitter turned 5 on Monday.
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Syria protests escalate, but could revolt really take root?
Syria protests continued for a third day in Deraa with security forces reportedly using tear gas and firing live ammunition to disperse demonstrators. Eyes are now turning to the restive Kurdish population.
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ThinkMarkets
Easy money and economic illusionsWhen advanced economies eventually leave their easy money policies, it will be come clear which economic miracles were real, and which ones were mere illusions.
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Global News Blog
Why Oman is different than other Middle East autocracies in turmoilIn Oman, democratic aspirants are struggling against an absolute monarch who has developed and managed the country far better than most regional autocrats now facing revolt.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/25
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How dictators stash their cash 101: How can Egypt track stolen assets?
A first step is identifying where assets are held. Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi is said to have billions stashed in bank accounts from Dubai to Switzerland.
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How a broken social contract sparked Bahrain protests
The Bahrain protests go beyond the sectarian prism of Sunni versus Shiite. The ruling Al Khalifa family has been unable to provide Bahrainis the kind of interest-free loans and medical care that some of their neighbors have enjoyed.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton royal wedding: Do monarchies still matter?
Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding may have tinges of the turreted-castle fairy tale. But from romantic to ruthless, more than 40 modern monarchies, including Prince William's family, still influence global realities for better or worse.
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Tiger Woods plays Dubai Desert Classic after long absence
Tiger Woods has been out of the game for so long, many are looking to see how he performs against Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer in the Dubai Desert Classic. Tiger Woods tees off on Thursday.
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Hunger and food security: Is Africa selling the farm?
Foreign investors see Africa as a breadbasket. Done well, investment could help with African hunger but create food security for the rest of the world.
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Egypt protests: journalists under attack on an 'unprecedented' scale
Egypt has been the scene of more than 100 incidents involving the harm or detention of journalists in the past 36 hours, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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Global News Blog
Some Dubai residents are celebrities just because of their addressDubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, officially opened in January. For building residents, the rent also buys a bit of fame.
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In Pictures: Tallest towers
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Stock market plummets in Egypt after protests
Stock market in Cairo falls to lowest level since 2008.
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Global News Blog
Pakistan earthquake hits Afghan Taliban havenThe massive Pakistan earthquake caused minimal damage, welcome news to a government trying to keep inquisitive reporters away from the Afghan Taliban stronghold of Balochistan.
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Major earthquake hits Pakistan early Wednesday morning
Wednesday's earthquake in southwest Pakistan is of a magnitude similar to a deadly 2005 temblor in northwest Pakistan. The earthquake was also felt in neighboring countries.
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