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Specter of War Looms Heavy over Bosnia
Specter of War Looms Heavy over Bosnia
Specter of War Looms Heavy over Bosnia
Twenty years ago, Serbian snipers took up positions around Sarajevo and began shooting. Today, an economic gloom over Bosnia could lead to conflict again.
Debt Crisis Leading World to Financial Brink
Debt Crisis Leading World to Financial Brink
Debt Crisis Leading World to Financial Brink
As governments worldwide face money trouble, economists and investors are watching and waiting -- hoping the world doesn't fall off the financial precipice.
Red Storm Rising: China Makes Her Mark
Napoleon Bonaparte once said of China, “Let her sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world.” When the French emperor uttered those famous words of warning, few ever imagined the China of the 21st century.
China Makes Strides in War with Pollution
Beijing has made massive strides in cleaning up the city for the Olympics. But China's war with pollution is only just beginning.
Africa's Renaissance: A New Day Dawning?
Africans increasingly want to play a role in world affairs. The power of Ubuntu is giving millions of people hope about their future.
Somalia Drought Yields Famine, Terror Recruits
Somalia Drought Yields Famine, Terror Recruits
G-8: World Banks to give $20B to Egypt, Tunisia
G-8: World Banks to give $20B to Egypt, Tunisia
World Food Prices at Dangerous High Levels
World Food Prices at Dangerous High Levels
Africa's Renaissance: A New Day Dawning?
Africa's Renaissance: A New Day Dawning?
World Bank President: Gold a Standard Currency
World Bank President: Gold a Standard Currency
Beijing Wants Its Currency Used by World's Banks
Beijing Wants Its Currency Used by World's Banks
World Bank Chief: Dollar's Role Diminishing
World Bank Chief: Dollar's Role Diminishing
World Banks Moving Away from U.S. Dollar
World Banks Moving Away from U.S. Dollar