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Where does Haiti stand three years after its 7.0 earthquake?
After billions of dollars in aid spent to help Haiti 'build back better' from its devastating earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010, hundreds of thousands are still without homes.
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For these four nations, 2012 is worse than the Great Recession
The Great Recession of 2008/09 delivered the worst blow to the global economy since the 1930s. But in a few nations, 2012 is turning out to be worse than 2009 in terms of economic growth. Europe's debt crisis, the general slowing of the world economy, and domestic political troubles have played a role in undercutting 2012 growth for one or more of these four nations. Can you guess who they are?
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Recession in America? 10 questions assessing the threat.
Concerns about weak economies in Europe have already rattled global financial markets, and things are hardly rosy at home. Is America heading into a recession? Here are answers to 10 questions about that risk.
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What would happen if Greece exited the eurozone?
Rumors are rife of a Greek exit from the eurozone. While no country has yet dropped the common currency, there are some indications of what will transpire if Greece does.
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France presidential elections: the candidates challenging Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fighting for reelection in the April 22 presidential poll. Here are the top 5 presidential candidates.
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Latin America Monitor Nicaragua: Central Bank says economy up 30 percent under Sandinistas
Though growth for Central America's smallest economy is good news, some economists say it is still insufficient to reduce poverty in Nicaragua.
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Spain's troubles worsen, sparking new phase for euro crisis
Spanish stock prices fall 3 percent Wednesday as Spain's bond rates rise above 6 percent and demonstrators take to the streets to protest anticipated cuts in government spending.
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Latin America Monitor International Monetary Fund warns Argentina on bogus statistics
The IMF recently threatened to give Argentina a 'red card' for fudging its growth and inflation rates.
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Austerity protests in Greece turn violent
Austerity protests as part of a general strike in Greece turned violent Wednesday as police clashed with protestors. The austerity protests have already closed schools and disrupted flights.
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For these four nations, 2012 is worse than the Great Recession
The Great Recession of 2008/09 delivered the worst blow to the global economy since the 1930s. But in a few nations, 2012 is turning out to be worse than 2009 in terms of economic growth. Europe's debt crisis, the general slowing of the world economy, and domestic political troubles have played a role in undercutting 2012 growth for one or more of these four nations. Can you guess who they are?
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Ally no longer? Obama weighs options in post-Arab Spring Egypt.
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's slow and tepid response to protests targeting the US embassy confirmed Washington's worries: The US-Egypt relationship is entering a testing phase.
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Eurozone worries ease on German court's bailout fund ruling
Germany's Constitutional Court ruled today that the European Stability Mechanism bailout fund is legal, clearing the way for its use in bolstering the eurozone's ailing national economies.
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In Egypt, Libya fierce clashes cause damage, death (+video)
Response to a U.S. film protestors say insulted the Prophet Mohammad lead to the death of one American and injured others in Benghazi, Libya. Protestors demanded the movie be banned and asked for an apology.
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Opinion: Time to shift out of crisis mode, Europe
Tomorrow, Dutch elections and the German Constitutional Court's decision on the eurozone bailout fund have the potential to shake up the plan for Europe's debt crisis – again. Europe must shift away from piecemeal, stopgap measures and set the framework for a true banking union.
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Fed up, West Bank Palestinians tell leaders to fix the economy
The Palestinian Authority is on what observers say may be its shakiest ground yet as it faces a monthly $100 million shortfall and a population floundering amid economic hardship.
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European debt crisis: a dangerous week ahead
European debt crisis enters a dangerous phase with a German court ruling, Dutch election, and EU finance ministers meeting this week. A reversal of support for the EU's beleaguered nations could intensify the European debt crisis.
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Merkel stands increasingly alone in opposing Greek eurozone exit
Germany's Chancellor Merkel is sticking to her position that Greece must stay – and that its exit could have unforeseen negative consequences. But the ranks of those who disagree are growing.
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Egypt opposition take to the street, clash with president's supporters
Compared to months of turmoil Egypt's streets have seen, the demonstrations were quieter and the number of protesters smaller. Demonstraters accuse president Mursi of seeking to monopolize power.
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Samaras goes on charm offensive in bid to give Greece more time
German Chancellor Merkel remained cool to the Greek prime minister's pleas in Berlin for more time to implement economic reforms. Samaras travels to France Saturday.
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Greek premier will meet with Merkel and Hollande in bailout extension talks
The Greek premier will be meeting with eurozone leaders this week to negotiate an extension to Greece's timetable for making financial reforms and retaining access to bailout funds.
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Chinese economy slows sharply. Stimulus ahead?
China's export growth plunges to 1 percent in July. Factory output, car and retail sales also decline more than expected.
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Mitt Romney in Jerusalem: Another city, another gaffe (or two)?
Mitt Romney traveled well-trod ground among US presidential candidates, calling Jerusalem the capital of Israel. But then he went another potential gaffe further with a comment on culture and prosperity.
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Mitt Romney angers Palestinians with 'racist' speech in Israel (+video)
Mitt Romney praised the cultures of economic success in Israel, and criticized the Palestinian economy. Palestinian leaders called Romney's comments 'racist.'
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Low turnout may save Romanian president from impeachment
Romanian President Traian Basescu urged his supporters to skip the national vote because impeachment requires more than half the electorate to turn out.
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Backchannels US drought already rippling out into the world
Scuffles in Jakarta markets between tofu producers and soybean traders may be a taste of things to come.
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Why aid money has returned to Malawi
Aid donors, such as the US Millennium Challenge Corporation, have reinstated aid projects that had been suspended because of authoritarian policies of Malawi's previous leader.
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Myanmar open for US business, but is it a safe bet?
Analysts are warning US businesses to 'do their homework' on the crony-linked businesses and rights abuses that allegedly comprise Myanmar's resource industry.
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Europe seals Spain bailout
The eurozone ministers agreed to transfer around 30 billion euros to rescue Spain's ailing banks. But experts worry about long-term unemployment.
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Stocks rise as oil prices, factory orders also climb
In an abbreviated holiday trading session energy stocks rose due to increased tension over Iran. The major stock indexes moved higher after the government reported that factory orders rose in May. The Dow Jones rose 72 points to close at 12,943.
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'Fiscal cliff': US must avoid even the threat of it, IMF chief warns
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde discussed on Tuesday her institution's review of the US economy, which included a revised estimate for domestic growth this year of 2 percent.
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