Topic: World Economic Forum
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8 reasons America is not in decline
As many as 70 percent of Americans believe that the United States is in decline. And who can blame them? High unemployment. Crushing debt. Political gridlock. For all the unrelenting gloom, Old Dominion University political science professor Steve Yetiv explains that America remains strong in key areas, unlikely to be superseded by another country anytime soon. He urges readers to consider these 8 facts:
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/27
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Top 10 countries for women: Global Gender Gap Index 2010
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Gallery: Forbes: The richest men in the world
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/27
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Is this a good time for gold?
The economy is good for owning gold, but it doesn't seem like it because the dollar is going up.
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A push to farm smarter – not bigger – to feed the world's hungry
With famine in Africa and food prices at record highs, governments and agencies around the globe are looking to educate small farmers about more efficient, sustainable agriculture practices.
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In Sweden, no 'he' or 'she,' just 'friend'
In an effort to combat gender stereotypes, a government-funded preschool in Stockholm has eliminated the use of gendered pronouns.
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Malawi's expulsion of British diplomat signals Africa's tense ties with West
Tense Britain-Malawi relations are symptomatic of how African nations are increasingly intolerant of Western criticism as China steps up its no-pressure approach to aid and trade.
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Gordon Brown: We need greater global cooperation – before it's too late
There's a danger we're already sowing the seeds of the next great financial crisis. We need better global coordination to address the biggest transformation of the world economy in history. In our interdependent world, only concerted action across continents can tackle these challenges.
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Turkey grapples with spike in 'honor' killings
Recent government figures suggest the murders of women – including so-called honor killings – increased 14-fold in seven years, hitting nearly 1,000 in the first seven months of 2009.
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Mexico, long lagging in gender equality, nominates first female attorney general
Following the resignation of Mexico's attorney general Thursday, Marisela Morales was quickly nominated to fill the post. Michelle Obama recently lauded her 'unfailing drive.'
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Obama's innovation push: Has US really fallen off the cutting edge?
Obama sees a push to innovate as the answer to a stalled economy and falling US status. Critics say staying on the cutting edge is not what ails America.
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Huffington Post, AOL deal: why they did it
Huffington Post and AOL will have a combined base of 117 million unique visitors a month. The two companies inked a deal Sunday at the Super Bowl.
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OpenLeaks: WikiLeaks competitor opens for business
OpenLeaks is expected to be fully operational sometime this year. So how does OpenLeaks stack up against WikiLeaks?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/27
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How retirement is being reinvented worldwide
People are working longer – out of necessity and choice – as the world undergoes one of the biggest demographic shifts in history.
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India's $5 billion microfinance industry faces backlash over profits
The role of profit-driven companies in India's microfinance industry is raising concerns about its social mission.
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Global leadership: Voters launch a power surge of women
Brazil's President-elect Dilma Rousseff is the latest in a power surge of women in global leadership positions.
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What does China want with south Texas? Hint: cleaner energy know-how
Drilling shale to capture oil and gas is a technology that China, which burns a lot of coal, is eager to learn. That's why it's a partner in a south Texas 'fracking' project.
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Global Gender Gap Index: Iceland tops, France drops, and US breaks into top 20
Iceland is No. 1 and Yemen is ranked last in the World Economic Forum's 2010 Global Gender Gap Index, which measures gender equality.
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Top 10 countries for women: Global Gender Gap Index 2010
The World Economic Forum released its 2010 Global Gender Gap Report on Tuesday. The report, which indexed 134 countries this year, evaluates how much of the gender gap each country has eliminated through economic opportunity, health access, education, and political empowerment. Below are the 10 countries that have been most successful. You can also read more about this year's report at our Global News blog.
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Felipe Calderón marks four years of reform efforts stymied by Mexico drug war
The tenure of President Felipe Calderón, who is preparing to give his fourth state of the union address, has been marked by the brutal Mexico drug war and political infighting that's stymied reform.
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Wife of 'ground zero mosque' imam epitomizes Islam's modernizing voice
Daisy Khan, wife of Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, spoke to the Monitor in 2006 about her efforts to bring women's perspectives into Islamic law, particularly on issues such as domestic violence and divorce.
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Difference Maker In Syria, the fight for women's rights means helping both genders
Bassam al-Kadi heads the Syrian Women's Observatory, which aims to change the way both the government and the culture regard women in Syria.
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The new Casablanca: Why Dubai draws Iran, intrigue, and tusk smugglers
Dubai is known to be among the world's most freewheeling business environment – and one that is attractive to Iranian businesses looking to circumvent Iran sanctions.
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Japan sinks (even) lower on gender discrimination report
The gender gap yawns wide, despite Japan's female astronaut and new antidiscrimination laws. The World Economic Forum recently downgraded Japan three spots to 101st place on its latest gender discrimination report.
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Gallery: Forbes: The richest men in the world
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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.
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Iran cracks down on Gmail access
There are early reports that Iran plans to shut down Google's email service, a possible blow to protesters who have used Gmail in the past to help organize rallies. Twitter, meanwhile, appears to still be up and running in Iran.
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