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Developing Countries

Gov't eyes plan to take ownership stakes in banks

AP | HARRY DUNPHY and TOM RAUM | Posted 11.12.2008 | Business

Read More: Imf, Global Meltdown, Financial Crisis, Developing Countries, Developing Nations, Business News

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson told international leaders on Sunday that isolationism and protectionism could worsen the spreadin...

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Gender Apartheid

Amy Coen | Posted 07.03.2008 | Living

Read More: Corruption, Foreign Aid, Women's Rights, Fgm, Apartheid, Foreign Assistance, Ethiopia, Violation, Prenatal, Conflict, Prevention, Africa, Aids, Racism, Female, Development, Developing Countries, Public Health, Hiv, Gender, Ngo, Contraceptives, Female Genital Mutilation, Health, Sex, Health Programs, Hospitals, Communities, Sexual Education, Condoms, Living News
Amy Coen

Boge explained her biggest challenge decades earlier was to convince the first mother that her 'uncut' daughter would have a good life; she would be an acceptable wife, bear children and be healthy.

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Economist Jeffrey Sachs: "We'll Get Out of This Mess"

Michelle Haimoff | Posted 04.23.2008 | Business

Read More: U.S. Economy, Developing Countries, Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia University, Charlie Rose, Sub-Saharan Africa, Weapons of Mass Salvation, Federal Reserve, Bear Stearns, Alan Greenspan, Great Depression, Business News
Michelle Haimoff

Sachs described our current economic situation as "intentional" and pointed fingers at Alan Greenspan, The Fed, and an unpopular and weak administration that is "financing a war that nobody supports."

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