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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University political science professor Steve Yetiv explains that America remains strong in key areas, unlikely to be superseded by another country anytime soon.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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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.
Gallery: Forbes: The richest men in the world
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Another sign of Myanmar reform? Aung San Suu Kyi's visit to Thailand.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi was welcomed in Thailand on Wednesday by crowds of migrant workers from Myanmar waiting to catch even a glimpse of her.
Global News Blog
Aung San Suu Kyi's 'test run' outside of Myanmar (+video)

On her first international trip since 1988, Aung San Suu Kyi is in Thailand to attend a World Economic Forum summit on Friday. Next month she will travel to Europe, collecting while there the Nobel Peace Prize awarded her in 1991.
Sweden cash-free? It's getting there.

Sweden cash-free moves include public buses, a few stores, and even some bank offices that don't handle cash anymore. But it could take 20 years before consumers see a Sweden cash-free.
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University political science professor Steve Yetiv explains that America remains strong in key areas, unlikely to be superseded by another country anytime soon.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:
Terrorism & Security
Obama admits 'worst-kept secret': US flies drones over Pakistan

For the first time, President Obama publicly acknowledged US drone attacks in Pakistan, which could allow Washington to better explain its strategy to Pakistani critics.
Robert Reich
The biggest risk to the economy in 2012

Forget the European debt crisis. Widening economic inequality is worsening here at home, and little is being done to stop it.
The New Economy
Davos meeting: Gloomy about economy, worried about capitalism

The annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, will discuss not only the Europe's debt woes but also the future of capitalism. Even some billionaires in Davos are worried about income inequality.
The Daily Reckoning
Biggest financial trap of 2012: US Treasury debt

US debt is becoming less valuable as Americans grow poorer and poorer
The Daily Reckoning
When will the debt bubble burst?

With the Fed printing more and more money, when will the federal debt problem become too big to handle?
Is America over? Not by a long shot.

American decline is the conventional wisdom, as the United States suffers from high unemployment, crushing debt, and political gridlock. Here's the bigger picture: a competitive and innovative economy, reliable allies, a superior military, and foreign autocrats on the run.
The Daily Reckoning
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.
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.
Global News Blog
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.
Africa Monitor
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
Horizons
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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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.
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.
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.
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.