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06/23/2026
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Visions for a new Africa, and genuine engagement by the U.S. for real results.
07/11/2009
Visions of Africa. Geuine engagement by Africans and Americans for improving the lives of farmers, people in the cities, supportingpeaceful developemnt and building good governance systems and strong institutions.
Grouped Articles
Obama Visits Prison Where Mandela Was Jailed
New York Times 06/30/2013
Wall Street Journal 07/28/2015
Africa Trip Highlights Obama's Challenges
Wall Street Journal 07/11/2009
Obama's Trip to Ghana Inspires Envy in Nigeria
Washington Post 07/12/2009
Obama Delivers Call for Change to a Rapt Africa
New York Times 07/12/2009
Obama in Africa: Welcome Back, Son. Now Don’t Forget Us.
New York Times 07/12/2009
The urgent need for expanding G-8 to G-14 or G-20 Summit.
07/09/2009
Not only do European countries lose influence, Canada and Japan also lose influence. Countries like Italy may be dropped. THe current arrangement makes doing something serilous for climate change, emissions, global development, impossible. Its too Euopean focussed, and the U.S also loses influence in an expanded arrangement, which may be why India, China,Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and Nigeria are on the sidelines or not represented at all.
Grouped Articles
Fixing a Perception Gap for the Underappreciated G-20
Wall Street Journal 08/27/2013
At G-8, Developing Countries Push for 'Greater Inclusion'
Washington Post 07/09/2009
Group of 8 Is Not Enough, Say Those Wanting In
New York Times 07/10/2009
Carbon Curbs: It's Business vs. Business
BusinessWeek 09/24/2009
Opinion: G20 — go back to the roots | DW | 30.11.2018
DW.COM 11/30/2018
China, Tibet and Xinjiang.
07/09/2009
The tolerance for different cultures, religions and ways of life, may be a necessary part of the modernization process in today's world. Dictatorial powers and influence that is threatening to a culture, language or religion is a disruptive force in today's world.
Grouped Articles
How China Turned Dark Days for Tibet Into Reason to Be There
New York Times 08/09/2010
Chinese Cremate Body of Revered Tibetan Monk, Ignoring Pleas
New York Times 07/16/2015
A Strongman Is China’s Rock in Ethnic Strife
New York Times 07/11/2009
Economist 07/09/2009
Economist 07/09/2009
Rumbles on the Rim of China’s Empire
New York Times 07/12/2009
India's new budget for 2009-2010 sets priorities in infrastructure and aid to the poor.
07/07/2009
Infrastructure spending to go up from 6% to 9% of GDP by 2014.
Grouped Articles
India's Lower House Passes Food Bill to Help Poor
Wall Street Journal 08/26/2013
India’s Debt Pileup Complicates Growth Plans
Wall Street Journal 05/05/2015
France, Unlike U.S., Is Deep Into Stimulus Projects
New York Times 07/07/2009
India to Raise Spending and Cut Taxes
New York Times 07/07/2009
Questions & Answers - Agatha Sangma
Wall Street Journal 07/09/2009
Have a little more patience with Mr Mukherjee
Economist 07/09/2009
Globalization aspect of 2007 subprime mortgage crisis
07/04/2009
German, Japanese or Chinese banks may have a large number of subprime mortgage securities in their portfolio. How the particular bacground of each country or bank has helpedd disperse the USA mortgage crisis around the globe.
Grouped Articles
A Toxic Subprime Mortgage Bond's Legacy Lives On
Wall Street Journal 09/13/2013
Asian Officials Push Back Against Savings Glut Theory
Wall Street Journal 07/04/2009
Wall Street Journal 11/07/2011
Homeownership Rate Declines to 15-Year Low
Wall Street Journal 05/01/2012
Fed chief Bernanke urges better financial regulation to prevent crises
Washington Post 01/04/2010
State budgets in the U.S. as the economic crisis hits states hard in 2009.
07/03/2009
California is down to issuing warrants or i.o.u.'s to pay taxpayers, local governments and vendors. Other state governments face difficult situations.
Grouped Articles
Brown Set for Victory in California Budget Fight
Wall Street Journal 06/12/2013
To Add Jobs, Revive Revenue Sharing
New York Times 08/28/2010
Coffers Empty, California Pays With I.O.U.’s
New York Times 07/03/2009
Eighty Years After the Great Crash -- 'Is It the '30s Again?'
Wall Street Journal 10/18/2009
8 Arrested in Protest at Berkeley Chancellor’s Home
New York Times 12/13/2009
State, Local Tax Revenues Decline 7%
Wall Street Journal 12/30/2009
The Iraqi oil industry modernization after the American withdrawal in 2009.
07/01/2009
BP led consortium accepts a $2.00 per barrel deal for increasing production at the Rumailla oil field in return for technical services. The potential to increase production from 2.4 million b/d to 4.00 million b/d the Iraqi oil ministry's goal.
Grouped Articles
Surge in Iraqi Violence Reunites Maliki and Obama
New York Times 11/01/2013
Fledgling Iraqi Military Is Outmatched on Battlefield
Wall Street Journal 04/28/2014
Oil Industry in Iraq Faces Setback to Revival
New York Times 06/13/2014
Iraq Agrees on Kurdistan Oil Deal
Wall Street Journal 12/02/2014
How Falling Oil Prices Are Hindering Iraq’s Ability to Fight Islamic State
Wall Street Journal 03/11/2015
Iraq Warns Oil Companies of Spending Cuts
Wall Street Journal 09/15/2015
Employer mandated insurance for large companies takes shape in the negotiations for a health care plan in the USA.
06/25/2009
Walmart with 1.4 million employees comes out in favor of requiring large employers to cover all employees, to provide near universal coverage to Americans.
Grouped Articles
Wal-Mart Backs Drive to Make Companies Pay for Health Coverage
Wall Street Journal 07/02/2009
Revisions to Health Bill Are Unveiled by Democrats
New York Times 07/03/2009
Economist 06/25/2009
Democrats' New Worry: Their Own Rich Voters
Wall Street Journal 07/20/2009
Doctors' Payments Snag Health Bill
Wall Street Journal 07/20/2009
Wall Street Journal 07/30/2009
The future of Iran as seen by prominent Iranian voices.
06/23/2009
Bani-Sadr, first president of Iran after the 1979 revolution, and other voices on the future of Iran.
Grouped Articles
Ex-Iran President Seeks Comeback Against Odds
New York Times 05/17/2013
President-Elect of Iran Says He Will Engage With the West
New York Times 06/29/2013
Wall Street Journal 06/23/2009
New York Times 08/01/2009
What I See on the Frontline in Iran
Wall Street Journal 12/18/2009
Unknown 12/29/2009
Prospects for Recovery in the U.S. housing market 2010-2013
06/18/2009
The prospects of recovery in the housing market, regional differences, and the uncertainty arising from changes that are occurring in the American economy. The changes range from consumer frugality, lower levels of consumer spending, aging of the population, and uncertainty about economic growth.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 05/02/2013
The economic performance of cities: Following the sun
Economist 05/16/2013
Home Prices Rise, Producing a Buying Mood
New York Times 05/28/2013
Housing Recovery Increasingly Prices Out First-Time Buyers
Wall Street Journal 07/22/2013
Economic Casualties: 'Missing Households'
Wall Street Journal 07/22/2013
Why the Housing Market Is Still Stalling the Economy
New York Times 04/24/2014
A new U.S. regulatory framework is outlined in an 85 page white paper put out by the White House.
06/17/2009
THe Fed gets increased powers to oversee large financial firms. A new consumer agency to protect consumers of credit cards, mortgages and other products would be created with powers to stem abuses. And new rules and oversight over mortgage securites and derivatives trading.
Grouped Articles
Cordray Picked to Head Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
New York Times 07/17/2011
Bank Challenger Picked to Run Consumer Agency
Wall Street Journal 07/18/2011
Obama Blueprint Deepens Federal Role in Markets
Washington Post 06/17/2009
Obama Sought to Enlist a Wide Consensus on Finance Rules
New York Times 06/17/2009
Draft Details New Rules for Markets
Wall Street Journal 06/17/2009
Consumer Agency to Seek an Expansive Role
Wall Street Journal 06/17/2009
Escalating cost of Medicare with a rising deficit in the U.S.
06/15/2009
Grouped Articles
Bayonne Medical Center Has Highest U.S. Billing Rates
New York Times 05/16/2013
Doctors Chafe As Medicare Cuts Loom
Wall Street Journal 06/16/2010
Small Group of Doctors Are Biggest Medicare Billers
Wall Street Journal 06/01/2015
BusinessWeek 12/10/2009
10 Ways to Cut Health-Care Costs Right Now
BusinessWeek 11/12/2009
Preventing the Next Financial Crisis
Wall Street Journal 10/23/2009
Insights from NYT's widely respected journalist Bill Keller- Iran
06/14/2009
Grouped Articles
Reverberations as Door Slams on Hope of Change
New York Times 06/14/2009
Bomb-Bomb-Bomb, Bomb-Bomb-Iran?
New York Times 01/22/2012
How the economic crisis is affecting the U.S. as joblessness increases and people exhaust unemployment benefits.
07/10/2009
The situation in states like Michigan with the auto industry hit hard, and in other parts of the country.
Grouped Articles
Recipients of Jobless Benefits Down Sharply
Wall Street Journal 12/26/14
Detroit's Food Banks Strain to Serve Middle Class
Wall Street Journal 07/10/09
Part-Time Workers Mask Unemployment Woes
New York Times 07/15/09
Jobs Report Highlights Shaky U.S. Recovery
New York Times 10/03/09
It Will Be Years Before Lost Jobs Return -- and Many Never Will
Wall Street Journal 10/05/09
BusinessWeek 10/09/09
Antitrust actions in the pharmaceutical industry.
07/09/2009
EU probes and other antitrust actions.
Grouped Articles
EU Opens an Antitrust Probe Of Servier, Generic Drug Makers
Wall Street Journal 07/09/09
Russia and international trade
07/08/2009
Russia's openness in international trade.
Grouped Articles
Report Finds Russia Closing Off to Trade
Wall Street Journal 07/08/09
Russia's WTO Membership Faces Rocky Road
Wall Street Journal 02/22/11
Wall Street Journal 11/10/11
Hillary Clinton: Trade With Russia Is a Win-Win
Wall Street Journal 06/19/12
Indian pharmaceutical companies and patent challenges.
07/07/2009
Grouped Articles
India Orders Bayer to License Patented Cancer Drug
New York Times 03/12/12
India Rejects Novartis Patent Claim
Wall Street Journal 07/07/09
India Prepares EU Trade Complaint
Wall Street Journal 08/06/09
India-E.U. trade pact could boost AIDS treatment costs, health workers say - The Washington Post
Washington Post 02/11/12
Indiaâs Supreme Court to Hear Dispute on Drug Patents
New York Times 03/06/12
AARP Study Says Price of Popular Drugs Rose 26%
New York Times 03/06/12
Adoption of solar power.
07/03/2009
Initiatives at the level of government and business.
Grouped Articles
Green Power Takes Root in the Chinese Desert
New York Times 07/03/09
China Builds High Wall to Guard Energy Industry
New York Times 07/14/09
New Jersey Outshines 48 of Its Peers in Solar Power
Wall Street Journal 07/31/09
Chinese Solar Firm Revises Price Remark
New York Times 08/27/09
New York Times 09/16/09
China Racing Ahead of U.S. in the Drive to Go Solar
New York Times 08/25/09
Germany and the industrialization of the solar power business.
07/03/2009
The development of the solar energy business into amajor industry. It is now the second largest industry in Germany where the German government has provided all the conditions for encouraging homeowners and businesses to shift to use of solar energy. It now generates 50,000 jobs in Germany. The USA lags behind.
Grouped Articles
The Cloudy Logic of Europe's Solar Tariffs
Wall Street Journal 05/12/13
U.S. Solar Company Bankruptcies a Boon for China
New York Times 09/01/11
Wall Street Journal 05/24/13
China Divides European Union in Fight Over Tariffs
New York Times 05/28/13
Green Power Takes Root in the Chinese Desert
New York Times 07/03/09
China Builds High Wall to Guard Energy Industry
New York Times 07/14/09
Luxury hotels and the Four Seasons model.
06/28/2009
The tight quality standards at Four Seasons and the impact on margins.
Grouped Articles
Pillow Fights at the Four Seasons
New York Times 06/28/09
Four Seasons Looks for Next Hot Luxury Spot
Wall Street Journal 09/05/12
The Federal Reserve's new role under Bernanke and the Obama financial regulatory reforms.
06/24/2009
Bernanke Fed's new role after extraordinary work in extraordinary circumstances during the financial crisis of late 2008 and early 2009.
Grouped Articles
Trench Warfare: Send In the Deputies
New York Times 04/16/10
The Power Behind the Throne at the Federal Reserve
New York Times 07/31/13
Obama Presses Regulators to Finish Financial Rules
Wall Street Journal 08/20/13
Behind the Scenes, Fed Chief Advocates Bigger Role
New York Times 06/24/09
Two Authorities on Fed Advise Congress Against Expanding Its Power
New York Times 07/10/09
Bernanke Heads to Congress Battling Calls to Tame the Fed
Wall Street Journal 07/21/09
Auto industry in Eastern Europe after the economic crisis in 2009.
06/18/2009
Cutbacks in production in automaking sector as the crisis hits Eastern European factories.
Grouped Articles
The Auto Slump Hits Eastern Europe
BusinessWeek 06/18/09
France's President Takes on Peugeot
Wall Street Journal 07/30/12
Medicare Reform Efforts.
06/17/2009
Grouped Articles
Doctors Chafe As Medicare Cuts Loom
Wall Street Journal 06/16/10
New York Times 12/18/09
Toward a Different Fiscal Future
Wall Street Journal 02/08/10
BusinessWeek 12/10/09
Preventing the Next Financial Crisis
Wall Street Journal 10/23/09
Economist 10/15/09
Parterships between pharmaceutical companies.
06/16/2009
Partnerships between pharmaceutical companies increase market reach or take advantage of other opportunities.
Grouped Articles
Glaxo Seals Marketing Pact With Dr. Reddy's
Wall Street Journal 06/16/09
Novartis-Alcon.
06/15/2009
Grouped Articles
Alcon Deal Puts Novartis in a Bind
Wall Street Journal 06/15/09
Novartis Sets Big Eye-Care Deal
Wall Street Journal 01/05/10
Novartis to Pay $28 Billion for a Majority Stake in Alcon
New York Times 01/05/10
Novartis Seals Purchase of Big Alcon Stake
Wall Street Journal 08/27/10
Wall Street Journal 09/13/11
No Miracle Cure From Pharmaceutical Mergers
Wall Street Journal 04/07/12
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