On August 31, 2011, Brazil unexpectedly cut rates by 50 basis points, and since then, ISI says 228 stimulative monetary and fiscal policy moves have been initiated across several countries, including the Philippines, China, France, and Colombia.

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Students from over 50 countries are participating including students from the Philippines, Australia, Rwanda, Croatia, UAE, Mexico, Egypt and Argentina among many others.

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Bitcoin exchangers are already springing up in many countries around the world including Brazil, Latvia, and Philippines.

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In another group of developing countries, including China, Russia, Kenya and the Philippines, rising prices for food and energy were the main topic.

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The crew members still under pirate control come from a number of countries, including a large section of Filipinos, with media in the Philippines reporting that 91 Filipinos are still being held in their ships.

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About 70% of women and 57% of men believe an invisible barrier--a glass ceiling--prevents women from getting ahead in business, according to a study of 1, 200 executives in eight countries, including the U.S., Australia, Austria and the Philippines.

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Luxury jewelry designers, many who specialize in one-of-a-kind pieces, will be participating from more than eight countries, including Italy, Spain, Philippines, Lebanon, Australia, Brazil, Germany and the U.S. The show is expected to attract the same type of collectors who attend Art Basel and are interested in rare pieces of wearable art.

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