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News Corp. phone-hacking inquiry: 8 names you need to know
Here is a list of key players in the Leveson inquiry, which is examining the phone-hacking scandal that has ensnared the powerful Murdoch family and prominent government officials.
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China's Vice President Xi is in town: what 6 international newspapers say
Chinese Vice President and presumed leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping is visiting the United States this week. From the increased US militarization of the Asia-Pacific region to China’s human rights record, newspapers across the globe are chiming in with their opinions and expectations for this high-profile visit. Here are a sample of six:
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A brief history of the Greek debt crisis
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World markets respond to US credit downgrade
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From 'Ninja Wendi' to 'daft hysteria,' UK press turns a sharp pen on Murdoch and Co.
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The bygone middle-class golden era
The middle-class engine of the US economy faces a triple threat: stagnating wages for most, diminished opportunity for upward income mobility, and rising income inequality.
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Will sky-high cocoa prices lift West African farmers?
West African cocoa farmers and their families should be cheering that a 'market cartel' has emerged, pushing cocoa prices up. Capitalism, so often the instrument of their oppression, is now working dramatically in their favor.
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The Party
China’s communist party: Light on ideology, heavy on control.
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WikiLeaks row puts Britain's David Cameron on defensive with Pakistan
WikiLeaks intelligence led Britain Prime Minister David Cameron to imply that Pakistan is 'exporting terror.' He is refusing to back down from the statement, despite Pakistan's quick rebuttal and criticism.
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Can Ghana can avoid the 'oil curse'? A few fresh concerns.
These are early days for Ghana and its off-shore oil, but recent wrangling over the ownership of exploitation rights raises fresh concern over whether the country can avoid the 'oil curse.'
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Iraq war emboldened Osama bin Laden and radicalized Muslims: former MI5 chief
Britain's former MI5 chief delivered a strong critique Tuesday of the reasons for entering the Iraq war. Her testimony before the Chilcot Inquiry panel contradicts that of former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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Tehran blames US, UK for deadly Iran mosque bombing
Sunni militant group Jundallah claimed responsibility for the Iran mosque bombing that killed at least 27 people Thursday. Tehran blames the US and UK for a hand in the deadly suicide attacks.
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Government intervention and yuan revaluation
Continued micromanagement of the vast and increasingly complex Chinese economy will lead to mistakes which will threaten social stability.
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Why India's fuel subsidies actually benefit the rich
The Indian government must divert funds from more critical poverty alleviation measures to sustain fuel subsidies that primarily benefit the middle and upper classes.
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In world's debt storm, who gets hit?
Someone will pay for the world's debt crisis, but who it will be – banks, savers, investors, taxpayers – hasn't been determined yet.
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Oil drilling CEO Hayward gets no sympathy. Does he deserve some?
Oil drilling produces the fuel that powers our economy. BP CEO Hayward, who's providing that, deserves a sense of fair play.
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China money move: Beijing addresses a glaring weakness
China money: The yuan will now be worth more against the dollar, boosting Chinese consumers' buying power.
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Iran bars two UN weapons inspectors for spreading 'false information'
Iran says two United Nations weapons inspectors spread false information about Tehran's nuclear program, and both are now unwelcome. Analysts see it as a reaction to the newest round of UN sanctions on Iran.
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Faced with bailout or collapse, should US choose collapse?
Government bailouts mean no quick recovery for US economy.A collapse might be better.
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Dusting off ancient Chinese wisdom: No quick fix to a moral problem
A proper market economy is moral in this way: It gives people what they deserve, not necessarily what they want or expect.
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Share price of BP falls after US demand to pay more for oil spill fallout
Shares of BP have fallen Thursday in London after US politicians called for the company to halt dividend payments and pay more compensation to American workers and companies adversely affected by the Gulf oil spill.
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Gulf oil spill: Why is it so hard to stop?
Working in the deep sea at the source of the Gulf oil spill is a bit like working in space, say scientists. It's a hard place to get to, a tricky space in which to maneuver, and subject to daunting laws of physics.
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Why BP should deny everything and brace for impact
There's little BP can do to stop the onslaught of lawsuits heading its way.
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BP cuts pipe, plans to lower cap over Gulf oil spill
The next chance for stopping the Gulf oil spill won't come until two relief wells meant to plug the reservoir for good are finished in August.
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Once again, BP experiment in Gulf spill hits snag, beaches unprotected by oil containment booms
BP CEO says BP and its oil containment booms had been successful in keeping most of the oil away from the eastern coast.
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Opinion: Gaza flotilla: Why the blockade makes sense for Israel
Until Hamas accepts Israel’s right to exist and stops launching rocket attacks, Israel may have to continue the Gaza blockade.
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Drone strike reportedly killed Al Qaeda No. 3 Mustafa Abu al-Yazid
Al Qaeda's central leadership says it lost Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, a founding member of the group, in a May 22 drone strike in Pakistan's tribal area.
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In Ohio, Obama says his policies have created jobs. Is that true?
Visiting a manufacturing plant in Youngstown, Ohio, President Obama said the $787 billion Recovery Act helped avert a possible depression. Critics – especially Republicans – aren't so sure.
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Brazil visit to Iran: 'last chance' before new round of sanctions?
Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits Tehran this weekend in what both Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and a senior US State Department official have characterized as the 'last chance' before a new round of sanctions on Iran.
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Iran sanctions: Which way will China go?
As the UN considers whether to impose more sanctions on Iran for its nuclear plans, China is a key player. China gets 11 percent of its oil from Iran, and sees a double standard in the US position toward Iran's nuclear program.
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