At the end of his internationally televised concert in Havana’s Revolution Plaza on Sunday, Sept. 20, Colombian rock superstar Juanes looked out at a crowd of more than 1 million and shouted, “Cuba libre! Cuba libre!” It was a mantra you could take two ways: If you’re a fan of Cuba’s communist government, it was a cry to keep the island safe from U.S
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Obama: Economy probably won’t produce enough jobs until 2010
President Obama says that despite signs of economic recovery, the country will not see large-scale job growth until next year. In a wide-ranging interview broadcast Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Obama said reversing job losses from the recession will come at the end of the recovery period, not the start
Transcript of President Obama’s national security address
These are extraordinary times for our country.
Why taking unpaid leave could boost your career
British Airways announced earlier this week that it would give all staff the option of taking one month of unpaid leave.
Zombies give life to our economic blues
In these times of economic woe where better to escape the bitter reality of the credit crunch than your local, friendly multiplex? Or maybe not
Obama: We must fix education in black communities
With all the unique challenges facing African-Americans, identifying just one problem as the most fundamental issue sounds like the beginning of a long, nuanced conversation.
Day 2: More than good intentions at the Clinton Global Initiative
Through all the sessions and workshops at the Clinton Global Initiative, the financial crisis was undeniably the elephant in the room. For most, philanthropy had taken a back seat to the economic situation
Analysis: Missile shield move leaves Europe’s politicians exposed
The decision by the United States to drop its plans to base an anti-ballistic missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic will have reverberations across Europe.
Japan prepares for new prime minister
Liberal Democratic Party Prime Minister Taro Aso resigned early Wednesday, setting the stage for Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Hatoyama to take over the reins of government. Last month, Japanese voters swept Aso’s party — which had governed Japan for nearly 50 years — from power in the wake of Japan’s worst recession since World War II
Is recovery for real? This week should provide key clues
To: Interested parties From: John King, CNN chief national correspondent Re: The Monday Memo (CNN) — From start to finish, this week offers tests of whether economic recovery is taking root and also should answer whether months of Senate negotiations on health lead to a bill with any Republican support. First, the economy.