Postcards:

Belgium: Raising a toast amid the gloom

Belgium, a microcosm of Europe, has been hit badly the debt crisis in the region. As the country embarks on a series of tough austerity measures to steer it to safer shores, its thriving beer-making industry could give it a reason or two to cheer about.
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Global Players:

Emerging Leaders:

Abdelilah Benkirane

The Arab Spring uprising, which rocked countries such as Egypt and Tunisia did have a positive effect on Morocco’s political establishment, and without spilling even a drop of blood. The face that symbolizes this refreshing change is that of Abdelilah Benkirane, the newly-elected prime minister of Morocco.

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Global Overview:

Global outlook turns more optimistic

Concerns over a significant global downturn have faded further as economic data trends from the last days of 2011 and the early days of the current year remain healthy. Global manufacturing activity expanded again in January, helped by output growth in the U.S., China, Japan, India, and Australia.
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