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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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Panic leads to dollar dump, investors seek refuge in gold
A report that top oil producing nations wanted to get paid in currencies other than the dollar made Wall Street skittish Tuesday.
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Money Daily Brief: Jobless claims rise; personal income also up
Jobless claims rose last week; personal income and expenditures increased during August.
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Money Daily Brief: World economy to grow faster in 2010, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund raises its 2010 forecast for economic growth.
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Terrorist plots uncovered in the US since 9/11
At least 21 plots to launch attacks on American soil have been thwarted. Here's a chronology.
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G20 summit wraps up with some success – for nations and Obama
But world leaders couldn’t agree on exit strategy for massive fiscal stimulus. And there was no solid commitment on climate change.
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At G20, US pushes to curtail banker risk taking
The Financial Stability Board could be looking at efforts to reform executive compensation by year-end.
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G-20 nears agreement on 'peer review' of economies
The apparent aim of such critiques is to try to prevent the economies of individual countries from becoming unstable pillars.
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G20 as world's top economic body? Doubts abound.
An expansive governing role for the G20, discussed Thursday by Britain's Gordon Brown, isn't passing the sniff test for many economists.
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Money Daily Brief: Japanese exports slump
Japan's exports fell 36 percent from a year ago.
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Opinion: EU President Barroso: Europe will push its values at G-20 summit
The world needs a system of governance that's neither unregulated nor stifled.
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G20 summit: three big agenda items for world leaders
Topping the G-20 'to do' list is to settle on any additional economic stimulus – and whether to rein in banker bonuses. Global warming is on the table, too.
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Sri Lanka under fire for lack of Tamil reconciliation
After defeating the Tamil Tigers this spring, the country has delayed the return of more than 250,000 displaced Tamils, citing concerns about mines and potential terrorists.
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Japan's new prime minister – can he fix the economy?
Hatoyama is thinking big on climate change and upending the bureaucracy, but offering little bold direction for ending Japan's extended economic slump. The new PM takes office Wednesday.
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Can Japan's prime minister fix the economy?
Yukio Hatoyama plans to tackle climate change and Japan's bureaucracy. He takes office Wednesday, but there's no sign of a bold new initiative for the economy.
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Zardari's popularity sags - will it undermine Pakistan's fight with Taliban?
One year after becoming president, the widower of Benazir Bhutto has been battered by economic crises and political missteps – despite some military successes.
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Economic indicators are up. Does it matter?
The Leading Economic Index rose for the fourth straight month, according to data released Thursday. It indicates that the recession is fading, but some analysts say the recovery will be weak.
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The Monitor's View: Hollywood – and freedom – sail further into China
A WTO ruling against Beijing's curbs on imports of foreign entertainment is a victory for the rule of law.
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Growth in France, Germany boosts global economy
Exports, including to emerging markets such as China, helped the two countries turn in surprisingly strong numbers for the second quarter. Now, some say the global economic recession has ended.
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Despite TARP billions, bank prospects are iffy, panel finds
There's been progress, but 'toxic assets' remain on the books of many small banks, which have been failing at a rising rate.
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Young Moldovan voters get the last tweet
Youth-driven effort to unseat Moldova's Communist Party succeeds in its second attempt.
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Nicaragua: accusations of rigging elections and silencing media
Last week, armed men raided, shut down, and confiscated all the equipment of a small radio station whose owner is affiliated with an opposition political movement.
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One goal of Obama's 'sweeping overhaul': prevent another AIG
The plan seeks to contain the risk of large-firm failure. It would also give regulators alternatives to costly AIG-style bailouts.
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Opinion: A wake-up call for Georgia, Ukraine – and the West
Bickering and divisiveness among democrats within former Soviet states could lead to authoritarian, anti-Western rule.
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ECONOMIC SCENE: Can the US manage China’s economic comeback?
The giant’s revival will help cushion the blow of falling global output. But the Obama administration will need to take care in its dealings.
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Barcelona over Manchester United: a victory for Catalonia
The soccer team may reside in Spain, but it's raison d'etre is for regional autonomy.
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