The man who is expected to become China’s next president will arrive in Washington on Monday for a visit crucial to his political ascension and also to U.S. hopes for easing the mounting tensions between two of the world’s most powerful nations. Read full article > >

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China’s president-in-waiting heads to Washington for a visit crucial to both nations

Real Madrid head the list of the richest football clubs in the world for the seventh year in a row, says a Deloitte survey.

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Real still top football rich list

The United States Constitution was once a model for charters around the world, but its influence is waning, according to a new study.

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Sidebar: ‘We the People’ Loses Appeal With People Around the World

Prince Charles says there is a reason to be optimistic about the state of the world’s oceans, but it is “critically urgent” to tackle overfishing.

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Prince optimistic for fisheries

Toby Lester examines one of the world’s most intriguing drawings.

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‘Da Vinci’s Ghost’ Examines One of the Artist’s Most Famous Images

A self-described “Jewish Indiana Jones” who claimed to have travelled the world to rescue holy Torahs scrolls pleads guilty to fraud at a New York court.

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‘Jewish Indiana Jones’ admits lie

Facebook filed Wednesday for its much-anticipated initial public offering, a move that will for the first time put a dollar figure on the world’s online addiction to sharing comments, photos and videos with friends and family. Read full article > >

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Facebook files for IPO

Growing inequality, environmental decline and “teetering” economies mean the world must change the way it does business, a major UN report says.

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UN maps ‘future worth choosing’

The world economy is slowing sharply, and the euro region is headed for recession this year, the International Monetary Fund predicted Tuesday in a bleak update of global conditions. Overall, the world economy is expected to expand 3.25 percent in 2012 — down from the 4 percent projected by the IMF in the fall. Read full article > >

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IMF report: Global economy looks grim for 2012

It was by all accounts a momentous occasion. Harvey Weinstein loitered in the hallway. Seth Rogen politely acknowledged some overzealous fans with his trademark chuckle. Shailene Woodley, with a gaggle of girlfriends in tow, waited patiently out in the cold to be let inside. The stars were aligned for the world premiere of CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER on Friday evening at the Sundance Film Festival’s 1,270-seat Eccles Theater.

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Andy Samberg on CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER, Sundance and Lana Del Rey

One of the world’s most endangered primates has been caught on camera by scientists in Borneo.

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Elusive monkeys caught on camera

General Motors regains its slot as the world’s biggest vehicle maker after the US firm faced bankruptcy just two years ago.

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GM returns as top vehicle maker

The former Mississippi governor, under fire for granting clemency to 215 convicts, has been granted unconditional clemency by the world of high-powered lobbying and Republican strategy.

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Despite Clemency Uproar, Haley Barbour Finds Lucrative Nest

Simple, inexpensive measures to cut emissions of two common pollutants will slow global warming, save millions of lives and boost crop production around the world, a large international team of scientists reported Thursday. Read full article > >

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Study: Simple measures could reduce global warming, save lives

I love basketball. But I admit to being an elitist. Typically I’ll take the best players in the world over scrappy student athletes any day. But the past few months were a dark time. The NBA went through an infuriating lockout, pitting billionaire owners against millionaire players with little concern for the fans. Read full article > >

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