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Demonstrators wave a Portuguese flag and shout slogans outside the parliament, at right, during a workers protest, Lisbon, Thursday, March 22, 2012.

Survival of Portuguese Health Care Questioned

One of the continent's worst performers grapples with the question of whether or not its free health provision can be sustained More

Job seekers line up at a job fair in Boston. While overall unemployment for Asian-Americans remains below the national average, their rate of long-term unemployment is the highest.

Long-term Unemployment Hits Asian-Americans Hardest

A new study shows Asian-Americans are more susceptible to long-term unemployment than any other group. More

Greek PM Says European Creditors Expect Austerity Compliance

Comments come following tough talks with European heads of state over how to repair Greek's faltering economy More

This December 2009 photo shows Illinois River silver carp jumping out of the water after being disturbed by sounds of watercraft.

War Declared on Invasive Leaping Asian Carp

When Asian carp were first imported decades ago, few foresaw their environmental impact. More

Critics Warn of ‘Oil Curse’ for Uganda

They urge the government’s to adopt a policy of transparency, by publishing oil company contracts More

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Burma: US, EU Investment Will Not Weaken China Economic Ties

Burmese officials say new investments also support political reforms

Indian salesman tunes televisions at an electronics shop as government official on screen pledges to boost spending for rural infrastructure, 2006 (file photo).

Rural Consumption Boosts Indian Economy

India’s villages, home to two-thirds of the country’s 1.2 billion inhabitants, are emerging on the radar of sales and marketing professionals

Uganda to begin oil exports in 3-5 years

Ugandan Government Denies Secret Oil Deals

Though it says public has no right to know details

Uganda’s Oil Threatens One of Africa’s Most Biodiverse Zones

Environmentalists Urge Oil Pollution Safeguards in Uganda

Member of Parliament Stephen Biraahwa Mukitale says two bills under consideration would improve environmental guarantees

Burma's Opposition Leader to Address Economic Forum

Aung San Suu Kyi's trip to Thailand will mark first time she has left country in 24 years

Uganda’s parliament is considering oil bill

Uganda Parliament Pushes for Public Disclosure of Oil Contracts

Legislators complain the deals fail to address the interests of all stakeholders

Uganda Oil Contracts Cloaked in Secrecy

Critics argue for public access to details of oil company contracts signed by the government

EU Summit Wraps After Little Progress

Leaders call for growth, want Greece to remain in euro currency union, but few specifics given

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Facebook IPO Results in Lawsuit; Investigation

The recent, initial public offering of Facebook stock thrilled many traders on Wall Street and investors around the world. But now, a regulatory investigation and a major lawsuit hang over that publicized public offering. VOA's Carolyn Presutti has the details.