In South Korea a redistributionist spirit has led to new policies on family conglomerates that may hit the economy at a critical time.

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As we enter a critical period in the U.S. election cycle, Americans deserve thoughtful regulations that maintain the spirit found within the Declaration of Independence.

FORBES: Dividend Stocks Pay Better Than Treasury Paper

The new Special Representative of the Secretary-General succeeds Kai Eide of Norway, who will complete his assignment on 28 February, and to whom Mr. Ban is grateful for his intrepid spirit, strong determination and excellent leadership of UNAMA over the past two years, a critical period for Afghanistan with difficult elections and a very challenging security situation.

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