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Global Poll Shows Widespread Unease about Economy and Globalization
Posted on March 10, 2008
Previously filed under: General Globalization
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Surplus Rice in Japan 'Could End Rice Crisis'
Selling excess rice held in Japan and imported from the United States would incite a rapid drop in the global price of rice but requires immediate action from Tokyo and Washington, write former editor of The Rice Trader, Tom Slayton, and policy analyst, Peter Timmer.
Half in Ten
Four prominent American social justice groups are launching a campaign to halve poverty in the United States in 10 years.
Myanmar Farmers May Miss Harvest
The timing of Cyclone Nargis, which disrupted farmers as they were preparing to plant, could not have been worse.
In Departure, China Invites Outside Help
As its earthquake death toll rose, China sought experts and equipment from Japan and Taiwan, neighbors it has long shunned.
The Caucus: Edwards to Endorse Obama
The Obama campaign is hoping that John Edwards’s endorsement will be taken as the start of a coalescence around Mr. Obama as the nominee.
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