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Mexico's Slim becomes 'world's richest' person (AP)
11 03 2010

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2008 file photo, Mexican businessman Carlos Slim visits the Museo Alameda where some of his personal art collection is on display in San Antonio. On March 10, 2010, Forbes announced that Slim claims the title of world's richest person with a net worth of $53.5 billion. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

AP - Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the world's richest person, jumping past Americans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to become the first person from a developing nation to top the list, according to Forbes magazine.

Brazil leader rapped for stance on Cuba dissidents (AP)
11 03 2010

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, gestures during an interview with The Associated Press, in Brasilia, Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Lula da Silva warned that U.S.-proposed sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program could lead to war in the Middle East. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

AP - Brazil's president came under withering criticism Wednesday at home and in Cuba for his deference to the island's communist government over political prisoners and hunger strikes for human rights.

Britain confronts debt of Greek proportions (AP)
11 03 2010

Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown makes a major economical speech in London Wednesday March 10, 2010. Britain's economic recovery remains fragile, Brown warned Wednesday, as he paved the way for a national election by announcing the government's budget would be published in two weeks. (AP Photo/ Charlie Bibby/Financial Times/Pool)

AP - Government debt is growing, as is the deficit. The economy is struggling to get out of recession and there is talk of spending cuts or higher taxes. The unions are on edge. And the currency is plummeting.

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