Topic: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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The 5 most educated countries in the world
The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development recently released its Education at a Glance 2012 report. Here are the five most educated countries in the world.
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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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Briefing Mexico's high-stakes presidential vote: 4 questions answered
The next Mexican president will inherit a country torn by drug violence. Tackling deep-seated democratic and economic challenges is key to progress.
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US tax time: A later deadline and other tax facts
Thanks to a holiday in Washington, D.C., the federal tax-filing deadline this year is April 17, two days later than usual. The extra time provides an opportunity to peruse some random tax-related facts.
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Eight ingredients for a peaceful society
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Opinion World's nuclear watchdog needs a strong and wily chief
Promoting peaceful atomic energy while keeping nuclear weapons in check will require a strong International Atomic Energy Agency. Its current struggle to pick a new director shows how high the stakes are.
03/31/2009 01:00 am -
Ahead of G-20, China questions US's financial dominance
China's deep reserves and continued growth put it in a position of strength.
03/30/2009 01:00 am -
G-20 leaders to target nations harboring tax dodgers
Under threat of sanctions, Switzerland and other tax havens are starting to rethink their secrecy laws.
03/30/2009 01:00 am -
Economy forces Obama to rein in foreign-aid goals
He wants to double aid by the end of his term to help improve America's image abroad, but that no longer looks possible.
03/23/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion What made the cellphone revolution possible
Competition, not regulation, has fueled the way to 4 billion mobile connections.
03/03/2009 12:00 am -
A global trade decline?
In a rare alignment, most of the world's big economies are expected to shrink.
12/17/2008 12:00 am -
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.
11/15/2008 12:00 am -
For Eastern Europe, the cost of going green will be a challenge
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (r.) and his foreign minister, Franco Frattini, spoke to the media Wednesday at an EU environmental conference in Brussels.
10/23/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Fund the fight against global poverty
The Millennium Challenge Corporation is a critical investment.
10/03/2008 01:00 am -
Reporters on the Job
08/07/2008 01:00 am -
Freeing the futures of German youths
New programs aim to ensure low-income kids can aspire to promising careers.
07/28/2008 01:00 am -
Why do so many Americans have crummy Internet speeds?
At least 14 countries have zoomed past the US when it comes to broadband Web access.
06/03/2008 01:00 am -
End near for U.S.-E.U. chicken flap?
Lifting a European ban could help pave the way to resolving other recent trade disputes.
05/28/2008 01:00 am -
Bright Green World Bank backs massive India coal plant, calls it "clean development"
04/09/2008 01:00 am -
In Europe, widening probe targets tax haven
Some 10 countries are investigating suspects, including the US, which estimates that it loses up to $100 billion a year in unpaid taxes.
03/25/2008 01:00 am -
Halt the gold rush to corn fuel
To take corn out of cereal bowls and put it into our gas tanks isn't an answer to global warming.
10/23/2007 01:00 am
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