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Canada is one of top ten least corrupt nations, Somalia worst

New Zealand, Denmark, Singapore, Sweden and Switzerland are among the top five least corrupt nations, according to a new survey released by Transparency International. Canada is in the top ten. Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Sudan are the most corrupt.
Nov 17, 2009 by  Salim Jiwa in World - 10 comments

Iceland best country for women, Yemen worst

What do Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden have in common, except for cold winters? These Nordic countries, of all nations in the world, have the smallest equality gap between men and women.
Oct 27, 2009 by  Miriam Mannak in World - 4 comments

All of Iceland's McDonalds' to Close

Iceland’s McDonald’s restaurants will be closed at the end of the month after the collapse of the krona eroded profits of the fast-food chain.
Oct 26, 2009 by  Oliver VanDervoort in World - 6 comments

Senator: Obama has made legacy of Bush deficits and debt worse

Australian Senate leader Barnaby Joyce made a rare statement that the United States is running up so much deficits and debt that it's in the same position as Germany before second World War.
Oct 25, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in World - 3 comments

Iceland government reaches deal with UK, Holland

After the collapse of the Iceland economy, the Icelandic government has reached a comprehensive deal that would reimburse Great Britain and Netherlands more than $5 billion.
Oct 18, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Business

UN index: Norway is the best place to live

According to the United Nations human development index, Norway takes the number one spot. The UN human development index makes judgments based on the country's life expectancy, literacy, school enrollment and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita.
Oct 5, 2009 by  Joe Gullo in Lifestyle - 2 comments

Want to Live Green and Be Happy? Move to Costa Rica

In surveys of the most desirable place to live on earth, Costa Rica scores high. People are also happy living there more than in the United States. What makes Costa Rica desirable and what can other places learn about this country’s desirability?
Jul 9, 2009 by  Carol Forsloff in Lifestyle

The other side of India shining Special

“Zupela shet” was once a paddy field which was abandoned by its owners, according to folklore the owners believe its cultivation brought curses to them and to their family.
May 8, 2009 by  Armstrong Vaz in Sports - 3 comments

Man convicted of adultery stoned to death in Iran

A man was stoned to death in Iran for committing adultery while the woman involved in the case was spared as she repented, the judiciary said on Tuesday.
May 5, 2009 by  Subhabrata Das in Crime - 4 comments

The happiest children in Europe live in Netherlands

According to a British study, the happiest children in Europe live in the Netherlands and in Scandinavian countries. Britain is ranked 24th among 29 countries.
Apr 21, 2009 by  Chris V. Thangham in World - 6 comments
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