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Strauss-Kahn resignation: Who are his potential successors?
The International Monetary Fund’s managing director has traditionally been a European male, often a Frenchman. But with Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s resignation amid sexual assault charges, the job is available. A woman is among the leading candidates, and contenders from emerging markets may vie for the top spot. Here’s a look at the possibilities.
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Midterm elections: International media reports on the 'pummeling'
Americans weren't the only ones watching the midterm election returns Tuesday night as Republicans took back the US House of Representatives and Democrats clung to a slight majority in the Senate. We take a look at a few examples of media coverage (and in some cases, a lack of media coverage) beyond the US.
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Gordon Brown: Europe needs a global rescue
The G8 summit at Camp David failed to find a plan for economic growth in Europe and to deal with a euro crisis that goes beyond debt. It may seem strange to propose that the world’s second-richest continent needs a global rescue. But today’s European consumers are too fearful to spend.
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Rebekah Brooks discusses links to British PM Cameron in phone hacking inquiry
Rebekah Brooks, former CEO of Rupert Murdoch's News International, talked about her relationship with British Prime Minister David Cameron and former prime minister Tony Blair in testimony Friday before the Leveson inquiry.
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Top Picks: TEDTalks on Netflix, a family circus on PBS, and more
Martin Scorsese examines the Quiet Beatle, Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem supply old-fashioned country music, and more top picks.
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Gordon Brown: 'Education without Borders' is a must for kids in conflict zones
Failure to protect the right to education for children in conflict zones fuels violence by drawing children to terrorist groups. In South Sudan, girls are more likely to die in childbirth than make it through primary school. The World Bank and IMF spring meeting must address this.
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Rebekah Brooks arrest: phone-hacking scandal isn't going to fade
Many media observers predicted that the News Corp. phone-hacking scandal would peter out. But Rebekah Brooks's arrest today indicate the inquiry is still very much alive.
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As Sarkozy seeks new term, French are wary of 'Merkozy' (+video)
An embattled French President Nicolas Sarkozy is touting his strong ties with powerful German chancellor Angela Merkel as he prepares to announce his bid for a second term today.
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G7 led by US can't drive the world economy anymore. G20 must step up.
As developed economies deal with debt and emerging economies like China ramp up, the G20 must spearhead coordinated, complementary policies to navigate the choppy waters ahead, especially for Europe. Austerity alone won't do the trick.
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Oranges and Sunshine: movie review
The little-known story of British children shipped to Australia is powerful, though occasionally the film gets too close to the mood of a TV movie.
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The G20 must get serious or risk irrelevance – and a second recession
The G20 has failed to follow through on its coordinated reform agenda. In Cannes this November, G20 leaders must empower a truly independent International Monetary Fund to require real financial reforms – for all nations, regardless of their relationship with the IMF.
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Stefan Karlsson
What does it mean when central banks start buying gold?
South Korea's central bank purchased a substantial amount in the past two months, which could mean that inflationary policies are more likely
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Expanding Murdoch scandal claims second Scotland Yard officer
Two senior Scotland Yard officers have now resigned over a scandal at Rupert Murdoch's News of the World tied to bribing police and illegally hacking into cellphone messages.
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Rebekah Brooks' fall from grace
The media titan - once head of Rupert Murdoch's UK operations - is now under criminal investigation for her role in the News of the World phone hacking scandal.
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Rupert Murdoch: His empire under attack, a media potentate stumbles
The tawdry depths of the phone hacking scandal surrounding Rupert Murdoch's media empire have shocked the UK public and exposed the heights of his political influence.
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Rebekah Brooks resigns as News International CEO
Rebekah Brooks resigned Friday as the chief executive of Rupert Murdoch's News International. Murdoch defended Rebekah Brooks as the British tabloid phone hacking scandal has unfolded.
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How the BSkyB setback to Rupert Murdoch will affect his legacy in the US
The news that Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, dropped his bid to take over the BSkyB network raises questions about his ability to maintain his influence in the US.
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News of the World scandal gives Miliband a chance to shine
While the phone hacking scandal that led News of the World to shut its doors embroils Prime Minister David Cameron, Labour leader Ed Miliband has seized the political - and moral - high ground.
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Gordon Brown: History will charge Europe's leaders with West's decline
Europe doesn't just have a debt problem. It has a banking and growth problem. And leaders must recognize this as not just a Greek or Irish emergency, but a European crisis that needs cooperative, comprehensive solutions.
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Strauss-Kahn resignation: Who are his potential successors?
The International Monetary Fund’s managing director has traditionally been a European male, often a Frenchman. But with Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s resignation amid sexual assault charges, the job is available. A woman is among the leading candidates, and contenders from emerging markets may vie for the top spot. Here’s a look at the possibilities.
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London quiet on the eve of William and Kate's wedding
While 2 billion people are expected to watch Friday's royal nuptials, London was downright quiet the day before.
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Gordon Brown: We need greater global cooperation – before it's too late
There's a danger we're already sowing the seeds of the next great financial crisis. We need better global coordination to address the biggest transformation of the world economy in history. In our interdependent world, only concerted action across continents can tackle these challenges.
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The Adam Smith Institute Blog
Governments shouldn't borrow. Period.
If governments weren't ever allowed to borrow, they wouldn't accumulate massive debt for future generations
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Zimbabwe police detain activists for watching video of North African revolts
The incident in Zimbabwe is part of a larger crackdown south of the Sahara on pro-democracy activists, many of whom have been inspired by Tunisia and Egypt.
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The Adam Smith Institute Blog
Three ill-advised British tax hikes
Changes to income tax, insurance rates, and fuel duty will take effect in April.
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Larry the Cat granted a license to kill by Britain's PM
Larry the Cat, a four-year-old tabby tasked with ridding the British Prime Minister's residence of rats, is settling into his new job.
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"Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style"
Like Michelle Obama herself, this book is more substantive than you might think.
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