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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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Kim Jong-il's death: 4 questions about 'dear successor' Kim Jong-un
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North Korea sanctions: Are they meaningless?
Secretary of State Clinton announced new North Korea sanctions Wednesday, but many experts doubt the measures will persuade North Korea to resume talks over its nuclear program.
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Flipper bridge could sort out Hong Kong traffic switch [Video]
Flipper bridge: In Hong Kong, people drive on the left. In mainland China, they drive on the right. A Dutch architectural firm has proposed a solution for traffic between the two places.
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North Korea: What does Kim Jong-il's heir apparent look like?
Rare new photos have emerged of Kim Jong-il's son, Kim Jong-un.The leader of North Korea may be getting ready to hand over power to his youngest son, who watches NBA basketball and went to school in Switzerland.
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North Korea: New clues about who will replace Kim Jong-il
In a rare meeting of parliament Monday, North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il increased the political influence of his brother-in law. The move is seen as supporting the leader's heir apparent – his youngest son – and curbing any power plays within the military.
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Cheonan warship sinking: Will South Korea blame Kim Jong-il directly?
South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak may specifically blame North Korea's President Kim Jong-il for the Cheonan warship sinking on March 26. On Monday, President Lee plans to give a speech outlining his nation's response to the North Korea torpedo attack.
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Hong Kong's rising conservationists fight to save pink dolphins
A growing number of conservationists in ultra-urban Hong Kong are acting to save the city’s natural heritage, including a pink dolphin population that swims in the brackish waters to the north.
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Thailand government faces new pressure to ease Thai protests
After weeks of Thai protests calling for the government to resign, the country's military chief and electoral commission weighed in.
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China: the world’s next great economic crash
Like Dubai at the beginning of last year, China is now reaching the peak of a bubble.
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From Marriott to Ernst & Young to General Mills, why some companies excel
From personalized development plans to comprehensive wellness programs, some of America's top companies excel through treating their employees excellently.
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China takes baby step to reduce dependence on dollar
The authorities have launched a pilot project allowing some trade in renminbi. It comes as top US and Chinese officials wrap up a summit on economic coordination Tuesday.
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US targets firms linked to North Korea's nuclear dealings
An Iranian company is the first to be penalized as the US uses stricter financial sanctions to curb Pyongyang's weapons program.
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UN, US close to imposing sanctions on North Korea
The UN Security Council is close to approving action in response to the North's latest nuclear test. The US also plans separate sanctions for illegal weapons sales and counterfeiting.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Il reaffirms his leadership
A rare public appearance Thursday at the legislature, where he was unanimously reelected, came days after a missile launch.
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China protests Christie's auction in Paris of relics
Legal efforts to retrieve two bronzes looted by Western troops in 1860 may fail. Another option: let wealthy donors buy them back.
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China aims for its own Silicon Valley
Like the 'Asian tigers' before it, China is pushing into higher-end manufacturing and innovation.
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China vows to investigate latest exports of tainted food
Melamine was found in eggs produced by China's largest egg producer.
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For Beijing’s businesses, the Games fall short of gold
Tourism has been hurt by visa controls, high prices, and unrest in Tibet.
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A lively look at Christianity's past, present, and future
Historian and theologian Martin Marty considers Christianity throughout time and across borders.
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A lively look at Christianity’s past, present, and future
Historian and theologian Martin Marty considers Christianity throughout time and across boundaries.
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