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Poland's Economy Grows, but Its Young Still Flee

In its 10 years in the European Union, Poland has received billions in aid

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Shanghai Reopens Live Poultry Markets, but H7N9 Fears Linger
The markets had been closed since January in an effort to contain the spread of the H7N9 avian flu
U.S. economy

Making Sense of the Big April Jobs Gain
Mixed in with the good news was bad news, including the lowest participation rate since 1978
Energy

Want Cheaper Oil? Pray for Stability in Libya
A second shipment of oil is being loaded at Libya's easternmost port of Hariga, where gunmen are said to be absent
Economy

Britain's Austerity Finally Leads to Economic Growth
Slashed budgets, layoffs, and wage cuts pay off
Asia

Japan Prepares to Enter the Arms Market
Prime Minister Abe ends a decades-long ban on military exports in the face of tense relations with China
Economy

Venezuelans Find Jobs and a Home in Panama
The country offers a robust economy, close cultural ties, and open immigration laws
Asia

China's Young Men Act Out in Factories
Now a majority at many plants, males harass, strike, and quit
Middle East

Charlie Rose Talks to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
The Turkish prime minister discusses his hopes for extraditing a political rival from the U.S. and his standoff with Twitter
Social Media

Putin's Next Invasion? The Russian Web
Internet companies may have to put data servers in the country
Health Care

Protecting Teens From the Allure of E-Cigs
Time to end candy-flavored nicotine and manipulative ads aimed at kids
Europe

Europe Projects Only Weakness to Putin
The region’s subdued military spending hasn’t gone unnoticed in Moscow
Housing

The Housing Rebound Stalls
Higher interest rates and out-of-reach prices are slowing the market
Asia

MSCI's Chinese Stock Puzzle
Money managers slam MSCI’s proposal to add mainland shares to widely followed indexes
Energy

Drill Sergeant
Greenland’s prime minister sees global warming as the ticket to mining riches

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Asia

Japan Prepares to Enter the Arms Market
Prime Minister Abe ends a decades-long ban on military exports in the face of tense relations with China
U.S. economy

Making Sense of the Big April Jobs Gain
Mixed in with the good news was bad news, including the lowest participation rate since 1978
China

The U.S. Is Big and Rich. China Is Just Big
In per-capita income, the U.S. ranks No. 12, while China, which is far more populous, ranks only No. 101
Energy

Why Putin's Potential Retaliation Against Western Oil Giants Could Backfire
Russia could lose vital technology, financing, and management expertise now supplied by Western companies
Economy

Venezuelans Find Jobs and a Home in Panama
The country offers a robust economy, close cultural ties, and open immigration laws
Asia

China's Young Men Act Out in Factories
Now a majority at many plants, males harass, strike, and quit
Energy

Want Cheaper Oil? Pray for Stability in Libya
A second shipment of oil is being loaded at Libya's easternmost port of Hariga, where gunmen are said to be absent
Economy

Britain's Austerity Finally Leads to Economic Growth
Slashed budgets, layoffs, and wage cuts pay off
Europe

Europe Projects Only Weakness to Putin
The region’s subdued military spending hasn’t gone unnoticed in Moscow
Europe

Poland's Economy Grows, but Its Young Still Flee
In its 10 years in the European Union, Poland has received billions in aid
Asia

An Arms Race Gets Into Gear and Other Predictions for Asia in 2014
Asian military spending will rise, Chinese reforms will be elusive, Kim Jung Un will get scarier, and Jokowi will be elected president of…
Energy

Greenland's Prime Minister Looks on Global Warming's Bright Side
For Greenland Prime Minister Aleqa Hammond, global warming means mining riches, economic independence—and freedom
Policy

Putin Could Stop Selling Gas to Ukraine. Here's Why He Won't
It's the economy, stupid
Latin America

Foreign Airlines Won't Haggle Over $4 Billion Trapped Inside Venezuela
Venezuela's government has sought discounts on the amount of airline revenue it will repay, and carriers have declined to negotiate
China

Chinese College Grads Choose Jobs Over More Study
The rising numbers reflect economic improvement following a global economic crisis half a decade ago

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China

The U.S. Is Big and Rich. China Is Just Big
In per-capita income, the U.S. ranks No. 12, while China, which is far more populous, ranks only No. 101
Asia

Japan Prepares to Enter the Arms Market
Prime Minister Abe ends a decades-long ban on military exports in the face of tense relations with China
Latin America

Foreign Airlines Won't Haggle Over $4 Billion Trapped Inside Venezuela
Venezuela's government has sought discounts on the amount of airline revenue it will repay, and carriers have declined to negotiate
Energy

Why Putin's Potential Retaliation Against Western Oil Giants Could Backfire
Russia could lose vital technology, financing, and management expertise now supplied by Western companies
Economy

China's Income-Inequality Gap Widens Beyond U.S. Levels
Researchers at University of Michigan say China’s Gini coefficient reached 0.55 in 2010, well past the 0.4 level marking “severe disparity”
Energy

SAS's New All-Business 737 Will Shuttle Energy Execs From Norway to Houston
Scandinavian Airlines will begin nonstop service this summer to comfortably link energy hubs Houston and Stavanger, Norway
Latin America

Venezuela’s Oil Heads East
Last year, Petróleos de Venezuela sent more oil to Asia than to North America, the first time in the company’s history
U.S. economy

The U.S. Economy's Winter Nap Was Deeper Than We Thought
Capital expenditures on durable goods fell, exports tumbled $40 billion, but bad winter weather repressed spending that can still take place
Economy

Venezuelans Find Jobs and a Home in Panama
The country offers a robust economy, close cultural ties, and open immigration laws
China

How Women Lost Out as China's Property Market Boomed
With few women named on property deeds, a 2011 decision by China’s Supreme Court granted ownership to the person listed in case of divorce
Asia

Japan Inc. Isn't a Thing Anymore
Japanese corporations used to be part of the solution. Now, it seems, they're part of the problem
Africa

African Monetary Union Stirs Criticism of France
Former French colonies use a franc tied to the euro that critics say hinders economic growth
U.S. economy

Consumer Spending Surges on Health Care, and Wages Rise
Consumers seem to have perked up once the winter weather eased up
U.S. economy

Making Sense of the Big April Jobs Gain
Mixed in with the good news was bad news, including the lowest participation rate since 1978
Latin America

Patagonia Dreaming: Kris Tompkins Works to Build the Best National Park
The former Patagonia CEO and her environmentalist husband Doug aim to build the world's best new national park in a remote corner of South America

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China

The U.S. Is Big and Rich. China Is Just Big
In per-capita income, the U.S. ranks No. 12, while China, which is far more populous, ranks only No. 101
Energy

Why Putin's Potential Retaliation Against Western Oil Giants Could Backfire
Russia could lose vital technology, financing, and management expertise now supplied by Western companies
Asia

Japan Prepares to Enter the Arms Market
Prime Minister Abe ends a decades-long ban on military exports in the face of tense relations with China
Latin America

Foreign Airlines Won't Haggle Over $4 Billion Trapped Inside Venezuela
Venezuela's government has sought discounts on the amount of airline revenue it will repay, and carriers have declined to negotiate
U.S. economy

Making Sense of the Big April Jobs Gain
Mixed in with the good news was bad news, including the lowest participation rate since 1978
Energy

SAS's New All-Business 737 Will Shuttle Energy Execs From Norway to Houston
Scandinavian Airlines will begin nonstop service this summer to comfortably link energy hubs Houston and Stavanger, Norway
Europe

Why the U.S. Is Targeting the Business Empire of a Putin Ally
Several companies connected to Russian billionaire Gennady Timchenko are included throughout the U.S.’s sanctions list
Europe

Europe Projects Only Weakness to Putin
The region’s subdued military spending hasn’t gone unnoticed in Moscow
Health Care

Protecting Teens From the Allure of E-Cigs
Time to end candy-flavored nicotine and manipulative ads aimed at kids
Economy

China's Income-Inequality Gap Widens Beyond U.S. Levels
Researchers at University of Michigan say China’s Gini coefficient reached 0.55 in 2010, well past the 0.4 level marking “severe disparity”
U.S. economy

The U.S. Economy's Winter Nap Was Deeper Than We Thought
Capital expenditures on durable goods fell, exports tumbled $40 billion, but bad winter weather repressed spending that can still take place
Energy

Greenland's Prime Minister Looks on Global Warming's Bright Side
For Greenland Prime Minister Aleqa Hammond, global warming means mining riches, economic independence—and freedom
Jobs

Why Factory Jobs Are Shrinking Everywhere
More people worldwide are finding good jobs outside the manufacturing sector, with the services sector spurring growth in the developing world
Policy

Putin Could Stop Selling Gas to Ukraine. Here's Why He Won't
It's the economy, stupid
Economy

Venezuelans Find Jobs and a Home in Panama
The country offers a robust economy, close cultural ties, and open immigration laws