Two cheers for sweatshops: they're dirty and dangerous. They're also a major reason Asia is back on track

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Sweatshops have helped Hong Kong, China, and South Korea modernize and raise living standards much faster than the rest of Asia. International monitors have a role in improving working conditions, but the anti-sweatshop morality of Western media has little resonance among workers interviewed.

China, Developing countries, Economic development, Ethical aspects, Sweatshops

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Americans don't understand that their heritage is itself a threat

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The British used terrorism widely during the War of 1812, because their aristocracy feared the spread of democratic republicanism. The 1993 and 2001 terror attacks on the World Trade Center demonstrates the culture-war nature of the new conflict.

United States, Psychological aspects, Analysis, International aspects, History, Cover Story, Islamic fundamentalism, Terrorism, United States history, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001, War on Terrorism, 2001-

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An unholy roe

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The price of caviar continues to rise despite convictions of importers for fraud and illegal trade.

Standards, Quality management, Fish industry, Fisheries, Caviar, Sturgeons

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