Helping the poorest of the poor
Developing countries have started to weave social safety nets. Here’s how they should do it
Developing countries have started to weave social safety nets. Here’s how they should do it
Russia wants to prosecute soldiers who quit the Soviet army when their country quit the Soviet Union
With a vast march, French show themselves they still care about their republican values
Another font of global mayhem is emerging—not helped by regional meddling and Western indifference
United Airlines is shooting itself in the foot by suing a young man whose website shows "hidden-city" airfares
Transatlantic teasing (and worse) has followed the Paris shootings
Economic power and political influence are shifting to the Gulf. Can it last?
The trial of an ailing ex-dictator is plagued by chaos
A gun is now more likely to kill you than a car is
High-speed networks are spreading fast, but face rising competition
Mario Cuomo, governor of New York and presidential might-have-been, died on January 1st, aged 82
The current-account deficit might explain Britain’s joyless recovery
Reconciling Islam and freedom of expression may be easier in practice than in theory
Enforcers of China’s one-child policy are trying a new, gentler approach
Italians are left wondering about a mix-up in a law
Targets are encouraging Chinese officials to abuse citizens; more accountability would work better
As xenophobic marches continue in parts of Germany, others stand up
Trapped in a world of high debt, low rates and slow growth
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Free speech and public signage: Signs, signs, everywhere a sign
Democracy in America
Egypt's judicial politics: From Pharaoh to Phoenix
Middle East and Africa
Babbage: January 13th 2015: Online games
Science and technology
Fuel surcharges: A fuel and his money
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Anti-poverty programmes: Helping the poorest of the poor
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