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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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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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French assertiveness on credit crisis jars Europe
A spirit of cooperation is tested ahead of a crucial series of meetings to prepare for a Nov. 15 US summit.
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Asia defends currencies even as stocks fluctuate wildly
Large foreign-currency reserves and overhauled regulatory systems have helped stability. Investors also seem to be better targeting which currencies are at risk.
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Opinion: Global financial reformers must heed Asia's clout
The IMF and the World Bank are becoming relics of a bygone era. They are too narrowly focused on Europe and America.
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Europe's financial crisis is spreading eastward
Hungary and Ukraine received emergency loans from the IMF Sunday. Belarus and Serbia are asking for help, too.
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World
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Latin America better girded for financial crisis
The region is affected by global downturn, but more prepared this time thanks to greater foreign reserves and less external debt.
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OPEC to cut oil production by 5 percent
In an emergency meeting Friday, OPEC tries to prop up oil prices as a looming global recession dampens demand.
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Fallout of US-India nuke deal
Could China's plan to help Pakistan build nuclear power plants be the first of many pacts in the region?
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Cash-strapped Pakistan finds few friends in time of economic need
Pakistan asked the IMF for a loan Wednesday, after allies rebuffed its requests for aid.
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As US shoppers retreat, can world thrive?
Consumers were the biggest engine of global growth. But indebtedness prevents that now.
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Can a regional summit break Zimbabwe's crisis deadlock?
Leaders from Southern Africa began emergency talks in Swaziland on Monday.
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Crisis spares Russia's 'average Joe'
But the 25 richest Russians listed by Forbes have lost a combined $230 billion – a possible opportunity for the Kremlin to bolster conservative business allies.
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US sends envoy to Pakistan amid growing economic, security concerns
Pakistan weighs asking the IMF for a loan, while continuing to battle militants in Swat and Bajaur in the northwest.
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World
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A financial new world order?
Bush says reforms must improve, not fetter, the free market; Europeans hint at more robust intervention.
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The Monitor's View: A new cop for global finance
The US must join Europe in revamping the rules of finance – for mutual prosperity.
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History lessons for financial crisis: Act fast, act globally
European leaders call for a new Bretton Woods-type agreement as they meet in Brussels.
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Financial crisis threatens aid for world's poorest
President Bush's $48 billion Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief could see cutbacks.
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Global economy gets global action on rates
In all, 22 nations have lowered interest rates since Monday.
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Markets foresee global contraction
France, Ireland, and Denmark are in recession. Others teeter on the edge.
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Europe pushed to produce its own rescue plans
Three major lenders were rescued on Monday as the global credit crisis spread.
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Opinion: The real solution to the financial crisis: recession
Stubborn efforts to avoid it have stoked the crisis.
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Former refugees launch university in Somaliland
Drawn by better governance and investment opportunities, Africans across the diaspora are increasingly returning to their home countries.
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Where cashew is king, it fails to rule the economy
Mozambique struggles to regain global reach for its nut.
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Philippines tries to edge out India for U.S. outsourcing jobs
Employee cutbacks in the US force firms to shift overseas, creating as many as 600,000 new jobs for Filipinos.
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