Confidence in government falls in much of the developed world
Confidence in government plunged in most developed countries in the wake of the global financial crisis, a new OECD report finds.
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U.S. Image on Roller Coaster Ride Since Cold War
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Youth unemployment could tear Europe apart, warns WEF
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Homosexuality still a crime in 38 African countries
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Chart of the Week: The changing patterns of global income distribution
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