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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

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Al Jazeera
UN sanctions on Iraq still in force
Iraq is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources, and yet it suffers from a dismal economy with an unemployment rate of up to 18 per cent.... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe)

President Barack Obama talks with Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office, Feb. 22, 2010.

Economy Export Obama Photos US

The News & Observer
Obama aims to double exports
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama laid out plans Thursday to help U.S. businesses double their export sales and add what he said would be 2 million more jobs at home during the next 5 years. "In a... (photo: White House / Pete Souza)

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James E. Cartwright, U.S. Marine Corps, speak with members of the Pentagon press corps during a press conference in the Pentagon on August 13, 2009.

Khaleej Times
Gates sees Gulf support for Iran sanctions push
US Defense Secretary Gates said that leading Gulf states appeared ready to use their clout to lobby China to support sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme. A day after meeting Saudi King,... (photo: US DoD / Cherie Cullen)
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The News International
Gates turns to Gulf allies in drive for Iran sanctions
Friday, March 12, 2010 ABU DHABI: US Defence Secretary Robert Gates flew to Abu Dhabi on Thursday seeking support from oil-rich Gulf allies for tough sanctions on Tehran, drawing an angry response... (photo: Creative Commons / BotMultichillT)
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SAUDI WELCOME - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with Chief of Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Armed Forces Gen. Muyaya upon his arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2010.

The News International
Gulf states wary of both Iran's nukes and punitive sanctions
Friday, March 12, 2010 RIYADH: Gulf states are worried about Iran going nuclear, but equally fret about a dangerous confrontation that could arise from more sanctions and... (photo: US DoD / Cherie Cullen)
Gulf Iran Mideast Photos US

The Siasat Daily
Brazil, Germany clash on sanctions against Tehran
Brasilia, March 11: Brazil and Germany differed sharply Wednesday on whether to threaten Iran with fresh United Nations sanctions in a bid to rein in its nuclear program.... (photo: AP / Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy gestures during his joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Seattle Times
Sarkozy, Merkel propose clampdown on speculators
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Thursday for a clampdown on the type of speculative trading that... (photo: AP / Max Nash)
Debt EU Merkel Photos Sarkozy

ABU DHABI - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates visits the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2010.

Breitbart
Pentagon chief in Abu Dhabi with focus on Iran
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates (left) meets with Saudi King Abdullah bin... US Defence Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday as Washington sought... (photo: US DoD / Cherie Cullen)
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President Barack Obama speaks on the economy at the Brookings Institution in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009.

Asia Times
US, Indonesia in a tentative embrace
By Sara Schonhardt JAKARTA - Indonesia is weighing the pros and cons of a new strategic partnership with the United States ahead of President Barack Obama's visit... (photo: AP / Susan Walsh)
Indonesia Jakarta Photos President US

Economic Sanctions/ Tensions

	UK warns China risks isolation over resistance to Iran sanctions Daily Star Lebanon
	Saudi, UAE ready to press China on Iran sanctions: US Yahoo Daily News
	Brazil, Germany clash on Iran nuclear sanctions Yahoo Daily News

Trade Tariffs

	Don't politicise yuan, China tells Obama The Times of India
	Brazil slaps trade sanctions on US over cotton dispute BBC News
	India, US to sign pact for boosting trade Deccan Herald

Global Trade

	Gold climbs towards $1,120/oz as dollar slips The Guardian
	PhillyDeals: Soda's only virtue: It makes money - so tax it Philadelphia Daily News
	Japan PM calls for 'firm steps' against strong yen The Himalayan

World Politics

	Google to pull out of China: report The Examiner
	DMK is crucial to UPA: Sonia Deccan Chronicle
	Karzai allows foreign poll monitors Al Jazeera

World Business

	Dubai World seeks to separate firms Gulf News
	U.S. dollar is still the world's most trusted currency USA Today
	World forest panel boosts budget to fix key climate issue Seattle Times

1 World Trade Center construction site at Ground Zero. 1 WTC was expected to reach rooftop level by the end of 2010 with topping out expected by 2011

Ground Zero Workers Reach Deal Over Health Claims

President Barack Obama speaks at a fundraiser for Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., in Stamford, Conn., Friday, Oct. 23, 2009.

Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs helper

President Barack Obama gestures during a town hall style meeting at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.

Obama details plans to boost exports, create jobs

Now Shanghai's just showing off The Times
Basic climate bill still has much to cover Daily Yomiuri
MoneyWeek Roundup: How mad scientists will save the economy Money Week
Eye on a more potent foreign policy Gulf News
Russian expert: China plays positive role in world China Daily
Sharks lose fifth in a row Independent online (SA)
Alexander brace helps Brumbies to close win over Sharks The Guardian
Rachel Alexandra's Security Guard Is Also Pursuing Ph.D. The New York Times
Tea Party groups aim to storm caucuses, shake up system Denver Post
Malaysia’s palm oil tops world edible oils supplier New Straits/Business Times
What is sustainable food? The Examiner
Griffin vs Hodge: the Battle for Barking The Guardian
Mary Robinson: 'I feel a terrible sense of urgency' The Guardian
India-UAE: an enduring relationship The Hindu
Market challenges The Star
London link to $50bn Lehman cover-up The Independent
Dream weavers: Bountiful baskets and trays that look good wh The Dallas Morning News
A New, Focused High-Level Effort to Promote U.S. Exports The White House
A guide to the greens Gulf News
Protect the drug giants' patents - and harm the health of th The Guardian

President Barack Obama, center, with Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., second from left, walks out of the Senate Democratic caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009. The Senate is meeting in a rare Sunday session to debate health care overhaul.

Obama to Create Export Task Force to Push Trade

President Barack Obama meets with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during a bilateral at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, Dec. 18, 2009.

China's Wen Jiabao to visit Indonesia in April

President Barack Obama walks with first lady Michelle Obama after delivering his speech during the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.

Conspiracy against democracy

Chile tells China to make use of free trade deal Samachaar
Protectionism in check The Hindu
Need to know: Liberty bidders ... Pfizer trial fails ... Vis The Times
Mukhriz: Improve product quality The Star
The ECFA hoax and Chinese swindlers Taipei Times
Congress must give Obama the tools to advance free trade Seattle Times
Obama's Ambitious Export Plan May Rekindle Free-Trade Battle Steelworks
When the Mekong runs dry Asia Times
Oil above $82 after IEA raises demand forecasts Philadelphia Daily News
Eurozone industrial productions soars in January Philadelphia Daily News
Q+A-Does Russia need to rein in rouble and if so how? The Guardian
SOTA simplifies the online challenge for agents and hotels TravelDailyNews
Obama: Export plan key to jobs Philadelphia Daily News
Bold economic reforms, not new taxes Inquirer
US criticizes China's domestic, economic policies Philadelphia Daily News
Export growth likely to remain bright spot for US Philadelphia Daily News
PM: First stage of NEM out on March 30 The Star
Remarks by the President at the Export-Import Bank's Annual The White House
U.S. Nears A Crossroads On Trade Steelworks
Stocks trade flat on concern about China inflation Philadelphia Daily News

a child of age 5 playing with goggle

How to not terrify children

Condom

The endless 'condom dilemma'

Mirek Topolánek, Barack Obama and Václav Klaus at Prague Castle 2009-04-05.jpg

President Obama visits region in health care push

Home away from home Mumbai Mirror
In Hard Times, Lured Into Trade School and Debt The New York Times
Foreign Ministry recovers documents Joy Online
Congress votes for treason: 356-65 to levy more unlawful war The Examiner
Azerbaijan leader linked to Dubai real-estate deals Seattle Times
Accommodations for disabled have taken root Canada Dot Com
Entrepreneurs set to solve problems in UAE Gulf News
Ethics complaint filed against Governor Don Carcieri The Examiner
Exhibitions picks of the week The Guardian
EHRC food factories report: Perfect storm has led to a race The Guardian
'Nato poses no threat to Russia' The News International
United fans blue despite green and gold campaign The Guardian
Entrepreneurs set to solve the nations problems Gulf News
Health, energy and food projects win funding at GSEC, then g Seattle Times
The cult of preying and feeding on anxieties Deccan Herald
Letters: March 13, 2010 Gulf News
From streets to BBMP: 'Salaam Bombay' hero eyes B'lore polls Deccan Herald
China reports on US human rights record China Daily
'Banker bashing' blamed for London losing status as world's London Evening Standard
Saving a garden of delights The Press Democrat

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Craig David: Special Delivery

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, centre, talks with French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, right, with Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, seen at left, during the G20 Finance Ministers meeting at St Andrews. Scotland. Saturday Nov. 7, 2009.

Treasury secretary optimistic on future

Spain's Fernando Torres

Liverpool Star Fernando Torres: Signings More Important Than Qualifying For Champions League

Test Bench: Web browsers The Times
Banks won't save Britain - factories will The Daily Mail
Don't be a mug: the secret to a really good brew The Daily Mail
Shanghai GM recalls 2,000 imported Chevrolet Captivas The Times of India
What Britain needs is hope... and clarity The Daily Mail
Obama's education law overhaul to focus on college San Fransisco Chronicle
Monsanto Welcomes Opportunity to Participate in Department o redOrbit
Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids Breitbart
Stand on nuke energy, power crisis Inquirer
Huge liquidity surge has helped India: ICICI Prudentia The Times of India
In memory of Mother: Why are vitamin supplements important p The Examiner
Nation Briefs Chicago Sun-Times
Obama says he will push for education overhaul The Star
Global media speak positively about China sessions China Daily
Beijing sees foreign trade up 70% in Jan, Feb China Daily
Beijing Jan-Feb foreign trade value up 70% China Daily
Obama prepares education overhaul Lexington Herald-Leader
Shanghai GM recalls 2,000 imported Captivas: Govt DNA India
Reprocessing accord with India soon: US The Times of India
Indian move on n-deal pleases US Deccan Chronicle

Cigarette Vendor - Poverty - Child Labour - Philippines

Philippine bishops say corruption, poverty main election issues

A riot police officer tries to avoid a stone and a flare during clashes in central Athens, Thursday, March 11, 2010.

Euro zone agrees bailout for Greece

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Dollar slides as concern about Greek debt subsides

So Let's Say Iran Gets the Bomb... The New York Times
The 'invisible hand' doesn't exist DNA India
Argentina sees swap of defaulted debt in March The Guardian
Pressure on Tories to name mystery MP who sabotaged anti-pov The Guardian
US asks Taiwan to cancel Haiti’s US$95m debt Taipei Times
Investment in IMF is good: RBI The Times of India
Bring on the Robin Hood tax The Guardian
Too Big to Exist? and other musings on wealth, debt, and fis Newsvine
No Aid for Zim Yet - IMF All Africa
IMF Boss Impressed by Continent's Recovery All Africa
Patients from out of province Canada Dot Com
ANALYSIS: Growing debt, elusive success: cracks show at Real m&c
Lewis: The mythology of Greece's financial crisis Denver Post
Brian Pitman, Former Lloyds Chief, Dies at 78 The New York Times
Greek trauma Houston Chronicle
For the Dishwasher's Sake, Go Easy on the Detergent The New York Times
Statement by IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn at All Africa
Vast F.C.C. Effort to Widen U.S. Internet Access Sets Off Ba The New York Times
Chile Faces Huge Recovery Cost, but Can Go It Solo The New York Times
Republicans Name 6 to Debt-Reduction Panel The New York Times

A worker walks past rolls of steel on a construction site in Beijing, China, Tuesday Nov. 1, 2005.

China steelmakers want govt in ore talks

President Barack Obama speaks at Cairo University in Cairo, Thursday, June 4, 2009.

The undoing of Obama's Cairo speech

A Delta Air Lines' plane prepares to take off at Los Angeles International Airport Monday, April 14, 2008. Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. squeezed by record high fuel prices and a slowing economy, are combining in a stock-sap deal that would create the world's biggest carrier.

Delta's flight to Paris not taking off financially

EU: No agreement on Greece bailout Al Jazeera
Manchester City have spent £200m on transfers, £100m a year The Daily Mail
Kuwait's Investment Dar files for legal protection Breitbart
First win for quota Bill Deccan Herald
UAE, Saudi compliance levels highest in Opec Gulf News
Lee calls for deepening democracy Taipei Times
Taiwan needs ECFA with China, Siew says Taipei Times
Obama promises better prepared teachers, improved schools so Star Tribune
Britain, France discuss US defence move, hedge funds (CORREC m&c
A123 battery production growth for hybrid electric vehicles The Examiner
Democrats seek agreement, vote on health care The Examiner
Dhaka keen to attract more Indian, Chinese funds The Times of India
Apple CEO gets OK to raze Woodside mansion San Fransisco Chronicle
'Resolving Kashmir will not satisfy LeT' Deccan Herald
US 'pleased' with Indian move to proceed with nuclear liabil DNA India
Wall Street faces key economic reports Business Report
China steelmakers want government in ore talks Business Report
China steelmakers want govt in ore talks - report The Guardian
Tenets of divorce that define alimony, more The Times of India
India, not Kashmir, is Lashkar's true goal: US congressman The Times of India

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