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Africa's Recession
How has the global downturn affected Africa?
Bankruptcy Brothel?
Is Britain at risk of becoming the 'bankruptcy brothel' of Europe?
On the Watch List
The world's biggest bond investor says UK government bonds are 'on a watch list'.
Are Euro Attacks Justified?
A British hedge fund manager justifies speculative attacks on the Euro.
Iraq's Oil
Iraq's Oil Minister tells foreign investors not to be nervous about the coming election.
Silicon chips and wooden blocks: Jenga and the internet
America tries to get more teched up. And the inventor of Jenga on how to create a game.
Bailing out Iceland
There's much anger among ordinary people in Iceland that they're picking up the bill.
Brazil Online
Can Brazilians make money from the internet?
China's Property Bubble
A leading Chinese economist warns China's property market is a bubble waiting to burst.
Iceland says 'Nei'
Why did Icelanders vote against a plan to pay back the Netherlands and the UK?
Sanctions against Iran
We look at the question of Iranian sanctions - should the world get tougher with Iran?
Poor People, Rich Internet Resources
Can poor people get online? We report from Rio de Janeiro's favelas on internet access.
Beckham, Billionaires and the future of football
Can football survive sky-high debt? Views from Britain, Spain and Germany.
Corruption in Africa - and the apps economy
The World Bank spots "quiet corruption" in Africa, and can you make money from Apple apps?
Euro Optimism
Europe's elder statesman Romano Prodi rejects fears that the Euro might collapse.
Spain's struggling economy
Could Spain, with its rising debts and huge jobless queues, be next for a Euro crisis?
Is there money to be made on the Palestinian stock market?
The head of the company which owns the Palestinian stock exchange on how it operates.
China's property bubble
We hear why China's property bubble may burst soon, but this won't stop China's progress.
Dry Tinder
Wall Street's favourite lawyer says there is still 'dry tinder' in the banking system.
Zimbabwe: Property Grab or Fair Redistribution?
A new law in Zimbabwe means redistributing property. Is it fair? Is it economically wise?
Currency Battles
America gets tough with China about its currency.
Future Debts
How public debts could be four times as big as they are now, within a few decades.
Google: Papers Can Thrive!
Google's chief economist on how papers can thrive on-line. Plus Lucy Kellaway on lists.
Tax Havens: Bermuda comes in from the cold.
Bermuda's finance minister on tax havens. And why droughts cause witch killings.
Is the Euro a Busted Flush?
Should Germany cut weak economies loose from the Euro? And credit cards for kids?
Should a Company be President?
A company is standing for public office in America. Plus life at 20 per cent unemployment.
Poetry in business
Can poems provide insights into the world of business?
Can Money Buy Happiness?
In 50 years, we've got richer but no happier. Why? Are you happier if others are poorer?
Cyber attacks from China - but who exactly does it?
Is it the Chinese government or just rogue hackers? And a train driver's dream job.
The Tiger Woods Brand: Broken Beyond Repair?
Does golf need Tiger more than Tiger needs golf? And did he love money too much?
Telling it how it is
How do politicians sell bad economic news to voters.