Eco-sculptures are the latest indication that Mexico City has become a leader in environmental efforts for the developing world.

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Mexico City Journal: Vertical Gardens in Mexico a Symbol of Progress

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

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Food prices ‘hit poor families’

Growth in the developing economies of East Asia is moderating because of weakening external demand, said the World Bank in a report.

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Weak demand hits Asian economies

The blogosphere has already dissected the dissolution of the Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries marriage to the point of overkill. Fine. Past the point of overkill. But there’s still an intriguing issue nagging at those who have been following this developing and depressingly absurd divorce story. And that’s whether the marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries was just a stunt in which both parties willingly participated in order to generate publicity, revenue and overall buzz for themselves. Read full article > >

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Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries and the ‘reality’ in reality TV

El Niño weather conditions cause torrential downpours and crop-killing droughts in the United States, but a study released Wednesday theorizes that this hot-climate cycle can contribute to far deadlier outcomes in parts of the developing world. The study published in the journal Nature said the probability that new civil wars will break out in 90 tropical countries such as Burma and Colombia doubles in years when El Niño Southern Oscillation arms the climate, compared with cooler La Niña years. The study “raises potent questions” about the impact of weather cycles as the climate warms, the authors said. Read full article > >

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Several major drugs companies announce big cuts to the amounts they charge for their vaccines in the developing world.

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Drug companies cut vaccine prices

Cherie Blair is to lead a Labour group looking at improving the lives of women in the developing world.

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Cherie Blair to head Labour group

Latest designs for a tough, cheap computer for the developing world

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Computers for all?

Mr. Pérez tried to make Venezuela a leader of the developing world during a 1970s oil boom only to have his legacy upended.

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Carlos Andrés Pérez, Former President of Venezuela, Dies at 88

Far too many girls have little or no choice about when and whom they marry.

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Ending child marriage helps communities across the developing world

Squash-shaped water transport combining high-end design and functionality Reliable access to filtered water is one of the biggest problems facing the developing world today. A solution with a twist, Le Pumpkin focuses on both filtering and transporting water in an easy manner. The concept comes out of David Edwards ‘ (the mind behind Le Whif ) class at Harvard’s Wyss Institute . French designers Mathieu Lehanneur and Julien Benayoun joined the effort to realize a product that was practical, efficient and potentially stylish. Inspired by the malleable characteristics of the biological cell, Le Pumpkin consists of a large telescoping tube with the ends connected together forming a donut-like figure. Also like a cell, the Pumpkin expands or contracts to accommodate varying amounts of water, from four to 15 liters. The user determines the amount of water, which is carried over the shoulder or strapped on the back. For larger volumes, the pumpkin can be rearranged for carrying on the head or around the waist and a built-in filtration system purifies the water while it’s in transit. A self-proclaimed catalyst of an international humanitarian experiment, Le Pumpkin is an exceptional realization combining functionality, style and technology. Currently the project is being pushed forward by Artscience Labs , Le Laboratoire and Labogroup —an international collaboration determined to bring the issue of water to the forefront of the public conscience. Le Pumpkin is scheduled for release by the end of 2010 and can be pre-ordered from the LaboShop .

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A vegan-friendly wallet made from Delhi street trash Keeping your cards and cash secure, vegan-friendly Holstee wallets are made from found materials sourced around the streets of Delhi. The slim Holstee wallets are the brainchild of brothers Mike and Dave Radparvar and friend Fabian Pfortm

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