Topic: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

In powerhouse Germany, salaries for women lag behind

According to an OECD report published this week, women working full-time in Germany make 21.6 percent less than men and hold substantially fewer top business positions.

Opinion Thanks to Occupy, rich-poor gap is front and center. See Mitt Romney's tax return.

EU approves embargo on Iranian oil, despite economic concerns

Europeans fear Iran oil embargo will wreck economy

The Daily Reckoning Has capitalism failed us?

After sodomy acquittal, Malaysia's Anwar pressing for power

Opinion Eight ingredients for a peaceful society

Health-care cuts in Britain: draconian?

Activists showing impatience at Durban climate talks

Climate change: 2011 temperatures the hottest ever during La Nina

Fat tax: Denmark's answer for unhealthy foods

Global News Blog US losing its competitive edge due to high costs of higher education: OECD

Spain's bold move to limit its debt

Back to school: Are we leaving gifted students behind?

Rising demand for oil could lead to global double-dip recession

Israelis protest costly housing – but not cost of settlements. Why?

As China's prosperity grows, so do its trash piles

Why Greece will likely pass austerity measures, despite protests

Stefan Karlsson Greeks' crisis: They spend more than they produce

Rising world food prices: Can a G20 'action plan' prevent a crisis?

Africa Monitor Congo mining reform is making progress, but oversight is still lacking

Africa Monitor Small but positive signs of progress with Congo's 'conflict minerals'

Will recovering global economy thwart efforts to curb global warming?

Opinion How exposing corrupt regimes can serve US security

Latin America's middle class grows, but with a tenuous grasp on status