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The Market Maker: Full Episode

The Market Maker: Full Episode

Watch the full episode of The Market Maker, about one woman's attempt to end famine in Ethiopia by starting the country's first commodities exchange.

Jul 27th, 2009 | 71 comments | 13,634 Views
(45 votes)
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World Links: Sovereignty Day Celebrated in Iraq, Tensions Escalate Between Sudan and Chad

World Links: Sovereignty Day Celebrated in Iraq, Tensions Escalate Between Sudan and Chad

A round up of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Jun 30th, 2009 | 0 comments | 755 Views
(8 votes)
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World Links: Car Bomb in Baghdad, Tourist in Space

World Links: Car Bomb in Baghdad, Tourist in Space

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

Mar 26th, 2009 | 1 comment | 1,217 Views
(1 votes)
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Economic Crisis in a Globalized World

Economic Crisis in a Globalized World

A round-up of how nations around the globe are dealing with the economic downturn: bailouts, I.M.F. loans, and schadenfreude.

Nov 21st, 2008 | 4 comments | 12,105 Views
(9 votes)
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Erdogan on Obama, the Economy, and the World

Erdogan on Obama, the Economy, and the World

The Turkish Prime Minister makes his first public speech in the United States outside of the United Nations Security Council.

Nov 14th, 2008 | 5 comments | 2,808 Views
(3 votes)
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