The governor of the Bank of England, Sir Mervyn King, rejects criticism of the bank’s role ahead of the financial crisis.

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THE DEAL UNDER which Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng left the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Wednesday was bold, risky and potentially groundbreaking for human rights in China. It could also prove disastrous. By late Wednesday, Mr. Chen, who was then in a Beijing hospital, was telling Western news organizations that his decision had been forced by threats to his family and that he wished to exit China for the United States. That may or may not reopen a six-day crisis over his status . What’s clear is that the Obama administration now bears moral responsibility for Mr. Chen’s freedom and welfare. Read full article > >

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MADRID — The tens of thousands of unionists who clogged this city’s grand boulevards on a rainy May Day all had their story — of jobs lost or social benefits trimmed, of anger at government policies they insist are making things worse. Read full article > >

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In Spain, fear grows that budget cuts are worsening nation’s crisis

Hundreds of Rangers fans are expected to take part in a march to Hampden aimed at showing their support for the crisis-hit club.

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A crisis in funding care for the elderly could lead to closure of parks, libraries and public toilets, according to the leaders of nearly every council in England and Wales.

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Imagine the eurozone crisis as a TV drama

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The eurozone crisis as soap opera

Figures released Wednesday provoked an outcry on the day that Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, shifted his rhetoric on the debt crisis.

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U.K. Slips Into Double-Dip Recession

Dutch feel the pinch in eurozone debt crisis

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Dutch feel the pinch as economic crisis bites

Yemen has staggered from crisis to crisis since the popular uprising began early last year. The interim government must now deal with a resurgent movement and a political standoff.

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King Juan Carlos apologises to the Spanish people for going on a hunting trip in Africa while his country was in economic crisis.

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UK parents are suffering a crisis of confidence when it comes to playing with their children, suggests a survey.

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Child’s play ‘not easy’ after all

In a country filled with weight loss reality shows and outsized fast food combos, the omnipresence of food insecurity and hunger in the United States might come as a shock to some. According to the USDA, 50 million people, or 16.6 percent of Americans, live in households at risk of hunger. The Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or food stamps, now puts food on the table for one in seven Americans. A family of three (one adult, two kids) earning more than $23,900 would not be eligible for food stamps. The new documentary, “Hunger Hits Home,” explores the crisis of childhood hunger in America through the eyes of the parents, children, anti-hunger activists, educators and politicians on the front lines of the battle. The film, which premieres April 14, is part of Food Network's ongoing partnership with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign to end childhood hunger in America by 2015. Here's what's at stake in our own backyard and beyond. Living on food stamps and charitable assistance The food stamp challenge results: eating on $30 a week Could you live on $30 a week? 5 Shocking statistics about hunger Witnesses to Hunger: A portrait of food insecurity in America Childhood malnutrition has long lasting effects Criticism aside, food stamp program is “an essential lifeline” for 46 million people “A time of record need” for food insecure Lawmakers eat on a food stamp budget School lunch as a lifeline When school's out for summer, stomachs grumble In Kenya, when school is out, children face starvation Hungry at the holidays Feeding “motel kids” Celebrity chefs pitching in Tom Colicchio talks childhood hunger Eric Ripert – Feeding the needy with fancy fish Michel Nischan talks fixing a broken food system and helping out fishing families in the Gulf Starvation in Somalia What starvation feels like The funny sounding nut paste that's saving children's lives in Somalia “Feed the world's children. This, we should be able to do.” Catch up on all Eatocracy coverage of hunger and food deserts From our fellow food sites: FN Dish: 4 Ways to Take Action Against Childhood Hunger Today EatingWell: 6 Inspiring People Who Are Fighting Hunger BlogHer Food: Poor Girl on SNAP: Using EBT at the Farmers' Market Food52: A Day in the Life at Share Our Strength GMA.com: Fight Hunger With These 5 Charities Cooking Channel: Join the Great American Bake Sale Food Republic: Joining Bloggers to Take on Hunger YumSugar: 5 Ways to Fight World Hunger Beyond Donating Money

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Focus on hunger and hope

Ben Bernanke says the US economy is yet to fully recover from impact of the global financial crisis and warns of new risks.

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Ben Bernanke says the US economy is yet to fully recover from impact of the global financial crisis and warns of new risks.

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President Amadou Toumani Toure of Mali formally resigns as part of a deal with coup leaders to end the crisis gripping the west African state.

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