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The article discusses the political system and economic condition of Argentina which reflects on the debt standoff of the country.

The article discusses the economic condition in Bujumbura, Burundi driven by the weakening of the Burundian franc and financial crisis wherein the Burundians have conducted a protest to challenge President Pierre Nkurunziza to pursue a third term in presidency.

The article offers the author's view on the impact of political and government problems on the economic prospects of several countries in the emerging markets.

South Africa is a social, political and economic disaster waiting to happen. AUBREY MATSHIQI, a South African political analyst, on the growing tension in that country after the police killed 34 striking miners two weeks ago. [A6] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author offers opinions on 2012 U.S. Republican Party Vice-Presidential candidate Paul Ryan. Ryan's economic policy proposals are mocked for being inspired by the author Ayn Rand in her book "Atlas Shrugged," which the author states would result in policies harmful to the poor and also contain unrealistic elements such as a return to the gold standard in monetary policy.

Oxford, England FEW Greeks have a good word to say about the European banking system these days. They believe it's the real reason for their current crisis, having pushed easy money on their politicians and now demanding a pound of financial flesh. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

MOSCOW -- The economy in Russia is now as likely to sink into recession as it is to continue to grow, a prominent former finance minister said on Thursday. The former minister, Aleksei L. Kudrin, made the remark while presenting a report that also predicted a period of ''destabilizing'' politics if incomes declined in Russia. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]