united nations2 At the U.N., leaders call for new rules for global markets At the U.N., leaders call for new rules for global markets Bush focuses heavily on terrorism, but others addressing the assembly concentrate on the financial crisis. By Richard Boudreaux, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer September 24, 2008 UNITED NATIONS -- World leaders heard assurances from President Bush on Tuesday that he is acting swiftly to contain America's financial upheaval, but allies a.. 2008. 9. 25. A Measure of Hope A Measure of Hope By PAUL COLLIER Published: September 21, 2008 Lusaka, Zambia THANKS to the copper boom, Zambia’s economy at last is growing. Last year, per capita gross domestic product rose by around 4 percent. The capital is busy with new construction, and traffic between here and the copper belt is so heavy, travel time has doubled to eight hours. Still, Zambia is diverging from the rest.. 2008. 9. 24. 이전 1 다음
