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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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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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US GDP falls 3.8 percent, but outlook worse elsewhere
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Opinion: As Islamists exploit financial crisis, Lebanon stands fast
Its economy has thrived thanks to sound fiscal policy.
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Geithner tax problems a chink in Obama's armor
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Opinion: This is not the time to cut taxes
To increase federal revenue, taxes must go up, not down.
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Raising Keynes: An old economist finds new rock-star status
Keynesian economics is being hailed as key to ending the collapse.
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Stimulus goes global. Will it be enough?
The key is how well nations manage the spending.
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Will stimulus plans go global?
Efforts outside the US tend to amount to 1.5 percent of GDP or less, one tally finds.
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Ukraine will pay its $2 billion Russian gas bill
Ukraine said Tuesday that will avoid a Kremlin cutoff in gas supplies. European gas customers breathed sighs of relief.
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Opinion: Don't let Nicaragua's Ortega become a Mugabe
The West must use leverage to prevent bloody confrontation.
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Law targets unruly beggars in Ireland
With the Celtic Tiger faltering, some say the crackdown will only add to the misery of the poor.
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An open-source engine?
Will the American cars of the future be powered by gasoline, biofuels, natural gas, or electricity? If the Set America Free Coalition has their way, the answer will be "all of the above."
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Japan quietly seeks global leadership niches
The island nation seeks to carve out a bigger role in world affairs as a 'soft power.'
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Opinion: Barack Obama, and America's place in the world
US domination is giving way to greater balance.
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Opinion: The petroleum and poverty paradox
We must work smarter to reverse the resource curse.
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Russians trudge ahead as economy tanks once again
With oil wealth evaporating and international investments fleeing following the war with Georgia, Russia braces for more hard times.
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Nicaragua's Ortega defiant after US, Europe yank aid
President Daniel Ortega is turning to Russia and Venezuela for replacement cash – with fewer strings attached.
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Mumbai attacks raise pressure on a beleaguered Pakistan
While conclusive evidence is elusive, blame is being leveled on a Pakistan-based militant group, Lashkar-e-Taiba, further stressing ties between the neighbors.
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The Monitor's View: Ukraine's stalled revolution
The global economic crisis could actually help Kiev's bogged-down government.
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World
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Geithner headlines Obama’s economic team of familiar faces
The New York Fed president is known for his insights on ‘90s international crises.
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Doubt greets IMF bailout offers
The fund seeks to soften effects of the financial collapse, but many Asian leaders – citing bad advice from the '97 crisis – are wary of conditions attached to assistance.
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G-20 leaders agree to next economic steps
They pledge a more coordinated response to the global financial crisis, including stronger regulation.
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Japan's $1 trillion to the rescue?
Ahead of the G-20 summit on the financial crisis, many are eyeing Japan's huge foreign reserves. But Tokyo is reluctant to use them on struggling nations.
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With crisis spreading, G-20 leaders eye quick relief
The G-20 nations, representing most of the world's economy and population, are convening with the knowledge that they will sink or swim together.
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A new economic club of nations
The G-20 summit this weekend will grapple with a global crisis.
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