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US education reformers have sought to establish a common set of standardised tests, but face political resistance
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Natural phenomena threaten much of Latin America, and the damage they cause will depend as much on money as on nature
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Russia's economic problems are starting to affect consumer buying habits and tastes
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Although fiscal policy has improved in recent years, the region faces an economic crunch that will test poverty advances
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Economic expansion is insufficient to provide for fast-growing populations
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Poor growth this year and next risks undermining recent progress on employment and poverty figures
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Following a largely oppositional campaign, Morales must quickly prove his worth to the electorate
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While Sunday's voting gives reason for optimism, a prolonged election provides ample opportunity for further unrest
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Many Russian towns are reliant on a single industry and the risk of unrest in Putin's political heartland is growing
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Lower commodity prices and slowing growth risk reversing earlier gains as the focus turns to sustainable development
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