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Where gas prices are highest

Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
College rankings: Which countries have the best education systems?

A new higher education ranking focuses on evaluating quality by countries as a whole, rather than specific academic institutions. Here are some of the findings:
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Gay marriage laws around the globe

There is no national gay marriage legislation in the pipeline in the US, however, numerous countries around the globe already recognize same-sex marriage or the right to civil unions. Here’s the breakdown by region.
Gideon Sunback zipper Google doodle: 10 great books about zippers

From picture books to history tomes, here are 10 books about zippers – an invention we couldn't get along without.
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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Garden siteseeing in Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany

Four interesting garden blogs in Europe.
To counter Russia, E.U. reaches out to Ukraine

Aid and outreach initiatives have been stepped up. But full EU membership will be slow coming say Ukrainians.
Jhai PC: Low-cost computer links villages to the Web

Rugged Internet portal designed for Laos now attracts interest in 65 countries.
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Sign language via cellphone
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Garden siteseeing in Europe and South Africa

Best garden blogs around the world
In Britain, Labour pushes ambitious overhaul of welfare system

Gordon Brown's beleaguered party unveiled proposals last week to send recipients back to work, including nearly 2 million whose disability claims are not believed to be genuine.
Freeing the futures of German youths

New programs aim to ensure low-income kids can aspire to promising careers.
This Cuban library lends DVDs about state torture

A government critic's collection includes Bibles, books by Cuban defectors, and positive biographies about Fidel Castro.
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Garden siteseeing in the US

Garden blogs well worth a visit
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What gardeners are doing in other parts of the world

A visit to gardeners and their blogs around the world.
Study abroad through Second Life

Virtual college campuses host international student exchanges.
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A global war on inflation

Many nations have begun to tighten their credit reins in an effort to curb rising prices.
Euro 2008: Russian soccer team revives nationalism

Russia's success in soccer and hockey is credited to petrodollars flowing into sports.
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Letters to the Editor

Readers write about inflation, tax havens, and Internet speeds.
ISPs take major step in curbing child porn

Three major firms agreed June 10 to purge images from their Web servers.
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Stuff you don't need

An RV with a built-in garage.
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Militants attack near Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Despite ongoing violence in the North West Frontier Province, Pakistan's new government vows to continue peace talks with the Taliban.
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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.
Arab states still wary of investing in Iraq

At a United Nations conference in Sweden Thursday, Iraq appealed for debt forgiveness to boost development.
Ex-spokesman McClellan sours on Bush in tell-all book

The ex-aide describes the administration as engaging in a 'political propaganda campaign' to sell the Iraq war to the US public.
Ex-spokesman McClellan sours on Bush in tell-all book

The ex-aide describes the administration as engaging in a 'political propaganda campaign' to sell the Iraq war to the US public.