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For Which It Stands: Introduction to the series
GlobalPost is proud to offer this special report, "… For Which It Stands." From every corner of the world, more than 40 GlobalPost correspondents and columnists have contributed nearly 50 stories built around a single question: What does the idea of America mean to the world? This guide will help you navigate the series, which begins with our launch and runs through...
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Design within reach
Daniel Grushkin - NGOs - November 5, 2009 17:36 ET
Cameron Sinclair founded Architecture for Humanity to bring thoughtful design to the world’s neediest.
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In memory of a well-traveled dog
C.M. Sennott - Worldview - November 1, 2009 10:06 ET
She vacationed in Brittany and braved the second intifada. She enjoyed French croissants and dined on bangers and mash. Maggie was quite a dog.
War weary Europeans test their leaders' resolve
Mort Rosenblum - Worldview - October 27, 2009 08:47 ET
In several countries contributing troops to the Afghanistan war effort, holding onto public support is half the battle.
Canadian health care — it's their right
Sandro Contenta - Canada - October 21, 2009 10:19 ET
In contrast to the US, where health care is a commodity, Canada has, so far, treated it like a human right.
India: The next Detroit?
Saritha Rai - India - October 16, 2009 15:17 ET
Automakers worldwide ramp up production on the subcontinent.
Welcome to the new Bollywood
Jason Overdorf - India - October 16, 2009 14:49 ET
Bollywood movies are suddenly starting to make sense. Hello Hollywood?
Spain strives for American appreciation
Michael Moffett - Spain - October 13, 2009 17:42 ET
Will Prime Minister Zapatero's visit to the White House give Spain a nudge on the international stage?
Planet Health Care
Thomas Mucha - Commerce - October 10, 2009 11:19 ET
As debate rages in Washington, the answers are out there. You just need to know where to look.
Why this face frightens the average Thai
Patrick Winn - Thailand - October 10, 2009 09:05 ET
Thais have a fear of illegal immigrants that parallels that of Americans. The UN wants to change that.
Special Report: Health care in Taiwan
Jonathan Adams - China and its neighbors - October 9, 2009 10:17 ET
What can the U.S. learn from one of the world's best systems? Plenty.
2016 Olympics: Three funerals and a party
Thomas Mucha - Commerce - October 4, 2009 09:13 ET
Rio rocks. Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo mope.
The 2016 Olympics: The betting odds
Mark Starr - Sports - October 4, 2009 09:12 ET
President Obama is headed to Copenhagen. Will it matter?
Opinion: With all eyes on Iran, North Korea could get away with nuclear murder
Tom Fenton - Worldview - October 1, 2009 09:11 ET
Lest we forget: Pyongyang already has the bomb, and is probably more knowledgeable than Iran on how to use it.
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Analysis: Obama strikes a tough tone on Iran
C.M. Sennott - Worldview - September 30, 2009 18:50 ET
But the diplomacy needed to get Iran to halt its nuclear program will require more than tone.
Scientist reveals India nuke test fizzled
Jason Overdorf - India - September 30, 2009 08:12 ET
A top scientist's claim that India's 1998 nuclear test was a failure poses a big threat to Obama's nonproliferation plans.
Analysis: Al Qaeda on its way out?
C.M. Sennott - Worldview - September 30, 2009 07:18 ET
Al Qaeda, like all extremist movements, will inevitably implode. Now is the beginning of its decline.
US skier looks for his second chance
Mark Starr - Sports - September 27, 2009 11:20 ET
Bode Miller snubbed the 2006 Games in Turin, but has now set his sights on winning back America's hearts in Vancouver 2010.
Analysis: Curtain closes on the G20, but will it close on "money-making games"?
Cindy Skrzycki - Commerce - September 26, 2009 15:58 ET
World leaders can agree on a new set of economic prerogatives, but they're only as strong as the rules underlying them.
G20 to act as global economy caretakers
Cindy Skrzycki - Commerce - September 25, 2009 07:59 ET
Russian president dishes on the sidelines of the G20 summit as leaders finalize agreements on the world economy and reforming bank regulations.
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Analysis: The real work of the G20 begins at home
Cindy Skrzycki - Commerce - September 24, 2009 08:32 ET
World leaders are likely to find fault with America's sluggish financial reform.
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