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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...been born. A lot of them are out of work, are struggling to get jobs, and quite a large number are quite literally on the street. I'm sure I gulped and then almost definitely said, "Screw it - let's do it." And it's such a feel-good thing for everybody, and I think we'll raise a lot of money for young people who are living on the streets...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Virgin Founder Richard Branson | 9/1/2009 | See Source »

...contemplates running for a third term next year, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe must first get over the swine flu, which he was diagnosed with over the weekend. But he has another thing to worry about besides his health: his impressive record on national security appears to be fraying...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: If Colombia Is Winning Its War, Why the Fleeing? | 9/1/2009 | See Source »

...Buddhist, the only thing we can do is pray for them," the Dalai Lama said to a group of reporters following him to Siaolin. This week, the Tibetan spiritual leader has come to Taiwan to pray and console. Unlike his first two visits in 1997 and 2001, when he met with incumbent presidents Lee Teng-hui and Chen Shui-bian, both advocates of independence for the island, he won't be meeting or even crossing paths with President Ma Ying-jeou, who has been drawing Taiwan closer to China. (See pictures from the Dalai Lama's 60 years of leading...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Dalai Lama Meets Protests, Tears in Taiwan | 9/1/2009 | See Source »

...people of Massachusetts his priority, making up to 20 campaign stops a day, according to Milton S. Gwirtzman ’54, a former Crimson editorial chair who began working with Kennedy during his candidacy.Though he was born to a wealthy family often referred to as the closest thing to American royalty, Kennedy had a passion for helping the poor and disenfranchised, which was reflected in many of the over 300 successful bills he sponsored during his tenure in the Senate. “When it came to that topic, a fire would come in his eyes and you could...

Author: By Lauren D. Kiel, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Ted Kennedy Dies at 77 | 8/31/2009 | See Source »

...have no plan to run for re-election," Aso said. His successor is expected to be named late next month. "The most important thing is rejuvenating our party...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Japan Opposition Scrambles To Form Transition Team | 8/31/2009 | See Source »

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