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Five energy challenges for Venezuela
With the passing of Hugo Chávez, the issue of what Venezuela chooses to do with its oil moves to center stage for the energy industry – and for environmentalists. Here are five energy challenges that Venezuela will have to face.
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Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death
While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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Fake identities: Manti Te'o scandal and 6 other Internet hoaxes
Believe it or not, the Manti Te'o scandal is not the first online identity hoax, nor the longest-standing. Here's a look at some of the biggest scams to surface on the Internet, from the lives and deaths of fictitious characters to the downfall of their makers.
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10 best books of October, according to Amazon's editors
Sara Nelson, editorial director of books and Kindle for Amazon.com, talks about the 10 books chosen by Amazon editors as the best of October, 2012.
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Beware the Ides of March? A look at March 15 in history
Julius Caesar was forewarned about the "Ides of March." March 15 wasn't his best day.
03/15/2010 10:20 am -
International adoption: A big fix brings dramatic decline
International adoption has fallen sharply under tougher scrutiny caused by issues like Haiti's post-quake orphan scandal as well as stricter global regulations.
03/14/2010 11:05 am -
No corned beef and cabbage? Irish chef reinvents Irish cuisine
No corned beef and cabbage? Irish chef Darren Pettigrew says "you don't eat corned beef in Ireland." Pettigrew discusses what he likes to create.
03/13/2010 03:56 pm -
The Daily Reckoning Global economies surge forward without the US
America is slipping from the top spots on more than one global list.
03/12/2010 09:45 pm -
In Pictures Fashion: Take the ridiculous with the stylish
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Stefan Karlsson Russia on the rebound
A decade after Russia's default and decline, its economy is on the rebound. Even births are up.
03/11/2010 06:25 pm -
Christian aid worker purge? Morocco orders dozens in five cities to be deported.
Morocco has ordered dozens of Christian aid workers in five major cities to be deported this week, with a Western official saying there may be another wave. The expulsions call into question an unspoken but longstanding truce.
03/11/2010 06:01 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 03/11
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Chapter & Verse Why Google's deal with Italy is a good thing for readers
Not every country has been so accommodating, but Italy seems happy to allow Google to digitize rare books.
03/11/2010 11:16 am -
Gallery Forbes: The richest men in the world
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Growthology Will Millennials leave US to avoid becoming the 'chump' generation?
If Millennials realize they're going to have to pay the fiscal price for baby boomers' sins, they might choose to leave the US for more financially friendly locations.
03/10/2010 12:01 pm -
The Entrepreneurial Mind Teach kids to be entrepreneurs? Nations aren't up to the task.
The world's efforts to train the next generation of entrepreneurs is inadequate, a new report warns.
03/09/2010 03:58 pm -
The Circle Bastiat Global Debt: A country-by-country look at spending for growth vs. deficit cutting
A look at the wave of debt crises spreading around the globe.
03/09/2010 01:05 pm -
David R. Francis An 800-year history lesson: big debts, long recovery
03/08/2010 10:18 am -
The Daily Reckoning Jitters over sovereign debt: Is it time to buy gold?
Some 73 percent of traders believe worries over sovereign debt default may boost the price of gold, a new survey says.
03/07/2010 02:05 am -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 03/05
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Global News Blog The best and worst housing markets in Europe
Norway ranked as the best housing market in 2009 according to a new survey of 24 countries in Europe.
03/02/2010 06:16 pm -
Gallery Europe housing market, top 5 winners and losers in 2009
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Terrorism & Security Venezuela plotted to kill Colombia president, Spain judge says
A Spanish judge on Monday charged that Venezuela plotted to kill Colombia President Álvaro Uribe, collaborating with rebel groups ETA and FARC to kill other political officials as well.
03/02/2010 08:14 am -
Global News Blog Europe storm Xynthia death toll rises to 62; in France, 1 million without power
The death toll from Europe storm Xynthia rose to 62 Monday. France, the hardest hit country, said it would seek aid from the European Union.
03/01/2010 10:15 am -
In Pictures Storms hit Europe
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Global Viewpoint Greek debt crisis: What will happen to the eurozone?
If the Greek debt crisis collapses Greece, Spain and Italy and even Germany could follow.
02/26/2010 01:38 pm -
Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 02/24
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Terrorism & Security Turkey charges military officers over coup plot
Seven Turkey military officers were charged on Wednesday with a coup plot against the country’s Islamist-leaning government.
02/24/2010 08:40 am -
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