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Briefing 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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Focus 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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Briefing 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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Amid Greek debt crisis, Iceland still recovering from its own collapse
While Greece battles its debt crisis, Iceland – where major banks collapsed in the wake of the global financial meltdown – is gearing up for a referendum on whether its taxpayers will shoulder the burden of paying back billions of dollars of debt.
02/17/2010 03:17 pm -
Austria bankers fear wave of bad loans tied to Eastern Europe
In another sign of Europe's financial woes, the Austrian government has spent $137 billion to shore up its banks, worried that they're overexposed to Eastern Europe's struggling economies.
02/12/2010 12:41 pm -
EU promises help for Greece, but euro falls in absence of bailout
European Union (EU) leaders promised on Thursday that they stand waiting to help debt-laden Greece, if needed. But the euro declined as investors worried about the lack of a clear commitment to a bailout package.
02/11/2010 12:43 pm -
Global News Blog Stocks rally on news of possible Greece bailout. What comes next?
Stocks rallied in the US and in Europe on Tuesday on expectations of an emergency European Union bailout for Greece. But Greece, with a ballooning national debt, is not out of the woods yet.
02/09/2010 05:19 pm -
Global recession ends, economists predict recovery in 2010
Top economists from Moody's and the International Monetary Fund say Asia and Latin America will lead the world's economic recovery in 2010, and the United States will mount comeback, too.
02/08/2010 03:23 pm -
Slipping Dow rebounds to close above 10000 on unemployment report
After spending much of Friday below 10000, the market recovered lost ground amid positive news about unemployment. But the government-debt crisis in Greece is prompting investors to worry, again, about the health of the financial system.
02/05/2010 05:43 pm -
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Global Viewpoint US economy needs a second stimulus
The last stimulus package didn’t take into account the fiscal problems the recession would create for state and local governments.
01/22/2010 12:50 pm -
Opinion Elections in Ukraine signal important turn on the road to democracy
Yanukovich, who sparked the Orange Revolution by allegedly rigging the 2004 elections, is leading the polls, but the US can still support the nascent democracy there.
01/18/2010 01:04 pm -
Did Copenhagen talks open door to a new global order?
Four formerly developing countries took the reins during climate talks in Copenhagen: China, India, Brazil, and South Africa. It could herald a redistribution of global clout, some experts say.
01/14/2010 09:23 pm -
Opinion From war to wealth in Africa: Congo must help itself
Better governance in the Democratic Republic of Congo could unleash its vast potential.
01/12/2010 09:48 am -
David R. Francis As US looks outward, world economic scene improves
As American businesses look globally for profit, they see glimmers of financial improvement.
01/12/2010 09:38 am -
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Iceland financial crisis: will chill deepen in wake of repayment veto?
The Iceland financial crisis could intensify after a presidential veto of a bill to repay Britain and the Netherlands the billions they lost after Icelandic banks collapsed. The issue now goes to referendum – and could affect an EU membership bid and economic aid.
01/06/2010 10:24 am -
Opinion Israel is ready for peace. Are its neighbors?
The settlement freeze shows Israel is serious. But peace won’t become reality without an immediate and serious return to the negotiating table.
12/15/2009 09:51 am -
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Dubai debt crisis: Why Egypt's economy may benefit
While Egypt is not immune to the effects of Dubai's economic bust, it stands to gain in foreign investments after years of reforms – a boon that could lend stability to the regime of President Hosni Mubarak, a key US ally in the region.
12/11/2009 09:51 am -
'The End of Poverty?': movie review
Capitalism gets the blame in this talking-heads documentary. But the movie review points out that 'The End of Poverty?' offers few real-world solutions.
12/04/2009 12:00 am -
Opinion How China and the US can boost the global economy
China must allow currency to rise. The US must boost savings.
11/19/2009 12:00 am -
Does US need a second stimulus to create jobs?
With the economy still in rough shape, calls mount for extra infusions of federal money. But critics say the first stimulus hasn't created the jobs it was supposed to.
11/18/2009 12:00 am -
Equatorial Guinea tests Obama vow to hold African leaders accountable
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo – who today pardoned British mercenary Simon Mann – is widely seen as one of Africa's most corrupt leaders. But will oil interests prevent a shift in US policy?
11/03/2009 12:00 am -
Interview: How Salam Fayyad plans to save the Palestinian dream
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad brought the PA back from the brink once. Now he wants to create Palestinian settlements, in effect, to counter Israeli moves.
11/03/2009 12:00 am -
Why South American economies are rebounding first
Commodities-hungry China is pulling Brazil, Chile, and others out of recession. But Mexico and Central America, dependent on US sales, are lagging.
10/27/2009 01:00 am -
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