Backlash weakens US education reform push

US education reformers have sought to establish a common set of standardised tests, but face political resistance

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Russian consumers will economise in downturn

Russia's economic problems are starting to affect consumer buying habits and tastes

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Following a largely oppositional campaign, Morales must quickly prove his worth to the electorate

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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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The latest Latinobarometro survey still shows support for democracy, but the young are critical of its achievements

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The UN has agreed a new set of goals to replace the Millenium Development Goals, but the new ones seem overly ambitious

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The Finance Ministry has conceded that its headline macroeconomic data are inaccurate

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Indigenous policies will boost the government's votes by providing short-term benefits to some communities

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The health sector is improving, but disparities remain and efforts to introduce substantial reform faces challenges.

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