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World Links: Mexico Shuts Down; May Day Protest Turn Violent Berlin, Istanbul

World Links: Mexico Shuts Down; May Day Protest Turn Violent Berlin, Istanbul

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

May 1st, 2009 | 0 comments | 2,710 Views
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Viking Women Aim to End to the Age of Testosterone

Viking Women Aim to End to the Age of Testosterone

Iceland will be holding elections this Saturday, and women are poised to take charge.

Apr 24th, 2009 | 7 comments | 4,734 Views
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China Prep: Chinese Grads Face Tough Job Market

China Prep: Chinese Grads Face Tough Job Market

The global financial crisis is starting to filter down to China’s job market.

Oct 29th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,653 Views
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The Empty ATM: Argentina Responds to Global Financial Crisis

The Empty ATM: Argentina Responds to Global Financial Crisis

Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner announced on Tuesday that the country would nationalize $30 billion in private pension funds to protect retirees from the global financial crisis.

Oct 23rd, 2008 | 0 comments | 2,347 Views
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