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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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December 15, 2014
Global
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2014
As 2014 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the past year.
November 14, 2005
Financial Markets
Who is financing the US - A Quick Update
What do China, Russia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and the other Persian gulf oil sheikdoms have in common?Quite a lot, actually: All have significant current account surpluses. China's surplus is all th…
December 12, 2018
Elections and Voting
Ten Elections to Watch in 2019
Numerous countries will hold elections in 2019. Here are ten to watch.
June 7, 2010
Fossil Fuels
Obama Needs More Oilmen
President Obama caught some flak last week for appointing former EPA Administration William Reilly to cochair his oil spill commission. Rachel Maddow’s blog has highlighted the fact that Reilly sits …
May 26, 2014
International Organizations
Ukraine: Now Comes the Hard Part
Petro Poroshenko’s convincing first-round victory in yesterday’s Ukrainian presidential elections, with 54 percent of the vote, is an important step toward political stability. But hard work lie…