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2012's 'good news' stories
2012 saw jobs returning to the US, health concerns improve in historic numbers, and more.
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4 ways to prevent natural disasters from becoming human tragedies
The catastrophic impact of climate change – especially on the developing world – is not inevitable. Here are four cutting-edge tools to anticipate and minimize the damage from natural disasters.
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Rio+20: 5 key takeaways
Here are some of the promising developments and bigger disappointments of the Rio+20 global sustainability conference, which ends today.
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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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Afghanistan: 5 areas of concern after the US leaves
The withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan will have profound, direct effects on the country's security, economy, and society. Here are five areas that are likely to see an impact.
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Terrorist plots uncovered in the US since 9/11
At least 21 plots to launch attacks on American soil have been thwarted. Here's a chronology.
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At G20, US pushes to curtail banker risk taking
The Financial Stability Board could be looking at efforts to reform executive compensation by year-end.
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G20 as world's top economic body? Doubts abound.
An expansive governing role for the G20, discussed Thursday by Britain's Gordon Brown, isn't passing the sniff test for many economists.
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Latin America makes a dent in poverty with 'conditional cash' programs
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Colombian President Álvaro Uribe, and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet will be among the speakers at a forum on the successful programs Tuesday in New York.
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The Monitor's View: The potential in Hillary Clinton's global campaign for women
No other secretary of State has so focused on women's rights. It's a powerful shift.
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Money Daily Brief: US-China in biggest trade spat yet
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Money Daily Brief: US crackdown on tax havens causes scramble
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Opinion: Turkey can avert a tragedy on the Tigris
It can develop energy and progress into the future without washing away the town of Hasankeyf, its jewel of the past.
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Palm oil paradox
Meeting the demand for the ecofriendly fuel means burning rain forests. A new network offers a better way.
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A stop-by-stop account of Clinton's Africa trip
During her seven-country tour, Clinton highlighted the continent's successes, stressed the work yet to be done, and strengthened US trading alliances.
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Hillary Clinton, in Liberia, targets good government
The country, led by Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, has made significant strides since its brutal civil war ended in 2003.
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Clinton in Congo: 'My husband is not the Secretary of State. I am.'
At a town hall forum Monday in Kinshasha, Congo, Mrs. Clinton parried a question about Bill.
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China's green leap forward
Facing dire pollution and wanting to be in on what may be the next industrial revolution, China positions itself to be a leader in green technology – with major implications for the rest of the world.
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New fiber-optic network brings digital era to Afghanistan
The first overland link to the Internet will drive down prices and bring more opportunities for Afghans, say officials. But security has prevented parts of the network from being finished.
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Fed's outlook brightens. Is deflation still a threat?
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Afghan election: Can Karzai's rivals close the gap?
Top contenders Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani are campaigning outside their traditional bases and attacking the incumbent.
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China's big move into Latin America
Brazil's largest trading partner is no longer the US – it's China. Beijing is investing billions of dollars and filling a vacuum left by the United States.
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Obama in Africa: Can US rival China's new clout?
President Obama arrives in Ghana this weekend, but China's booming Africa presence may mean that he'll have less leverage to advance US interests than his predecessors.
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African academy empowers youths
Girls in Uganda learn how to teach others to realize their visions, create jobs and wealth in rural areas.
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G-8 leaders pressured to honor aid pledges
The global recession has helped reduce aid from wealth nations – even as it pushes millions more into poverty.
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In Bulgaria's prime ministerial race, a former wrestler scores a big takedown
Boyko Borisov, the no-nonsense mayor of Sofia, must now grapple with Bulgaria's economic woes and corruption.
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McNamara stuck to Vietnam War despite doubts
The former defense secretary went on to head the World Bank but could never escape his association with Vietnam.
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As US economy struggles, Mexico feels the pressure
The US recession and the swine flu outbreak have delivered a one-two punch to Mexico's sources of revenue, threatening gains against poverty made in the past two decades.
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Honduras: OAS chief may seek compromise
Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza arrives Friday. Micheletti, who heads the interim government, has said he would be open to early elections and a referendum.
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Both Honduran presidents remain defiant
International pressure mounts as the OAS chief is expected in Tegulcigalpa today for talks to resolve the leadership crisis.
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