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Special report: Silicon Sweatshops

Despite strict "codes of conduct," labor rights violations are the norm at factories making the world's favorite high-tech gadgets.

Silicon Sweatshops: A promising model
Silicon Sweatshops: Shattered dreams
Silicon Sweatshops: Disposable workforce
Silicon Sweatshops: The China connection
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Grid leap forward

To much fanfare, Obama recently committed $3.4 billion to "smart grid" electric modernization. Now China is investing $670 billion.

Japan’s downward spiral
Design within reach

Mexico killings

Journalist murders in Mexico hit new record

Censorship increases as killings become routine. "I don’t want to die young," says one reporter.

To live or die in Mexico
Is Mexico the new Pakistan?

Yemen conflict

Analysis: What is behind Saudi offensive in Yemen

Fear of Iran is a key factor in Riyadh stepping up its military campaign against the Houthi rebels.

US keeps wary eye on Yemen conflicts
Behind deadly Yemen air raid, threat of Al Qaeda looms large

Train journeys

Video: The fading glory of Kenya’s "Lunatic Express"

The Mombasa to Nairobi railway line helped to create modern Kenya but is now outdated.

Video: Long ride home
All aboard the Anatolia 'Express'

Get your kicks

Outraged Ireland demands a replay

A French hand ball puts Ireland out of the World Cup.

World Cup: Bad soccer!
A kick in the buck

Study abroad

"New Moon" not so hot in Madrid

Spain's audience stays home for premiere of new "Twilight" series film.

Communists need fundraisers, too
The 'post-apocalyptic' bordertown

Outsourcing

Teacher in a box: Outsourcing homework to India

Need help with that term paper, young American? Meet Saswati Patnaik.

Can you outsource God?
Opinion: Outsourcing intelligence work is a slippery slope

Real trips

Lebanese discover their own backyard

An eco-tourism venture is opening up a whole new world for locals and foreigners alike.

War-zone tourism
So much more Down Under

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Reviving Turkish baths

Nichole Sobecki November 14, 2009 08:46 ET

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