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In visit with Pope, Angela Merkel urges strong financial regulation

Two days after Pope Francis called for world finance reform, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with him to discuss financial crises worldwide. She emphasized the need for tightening financial regulation.

At Kerry-Putin meeting, US-Russia relations thaw – a little

Southern Europe digs in against further austerity, as IMF calls for relief

Asian shares dip amidst slowing economic recovery

Why the US will fare better than Europe in economic recovery

Falklands residents expected to give resounding 'yes' to staying British

As euro strengthens, debate grows about setting a 'target' value

The Monitor's View Making the world flat-out against corruption

Fuel subsidies get scrutiny at Doha talks

Opinion How to give cooperative businesses more clout in the world economy

Energy Voices Biofuels and food shortage: Are government mandates making it worse?

Opinion Japan, China, South Korea island disputes threaten global economy (+ video)

Global News Blog How higher education may be easing the global recession

The 5 most educated countries in the world

As grain prices rise, so does Germany's debate over biofuel

The Socialist, the Tory, and the queen: Hollande visits UK

South Korea: If Japan can hunt whales, so can we

Diplomacy or military intervention in Syria? 7 opinions from around the globe.

Germany vs. Italy: At eurozone meeting, the battle is over urgent action

Putin to Israel: Beware 'not that smart' wars, like ones in Iraq, Afghanistan

Syria's downing of Turkish jet unlikely to pull NATO into Syrian conflict (+video)

Rio+20: 5 key takeaways

Russia warns that Iran nuclear talks too slow to forestall conflict

Obama expects to be outspent by Romney

Rio Summit: Environmentalists slam agreements as too weak