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Even a tiny plot of land in India can be a ticket out of poverty. That's because many government programs and benefits are tied to land ownership. One non-governmental organization is running a program to help the rural poor obtain the title to the land they till.

There are basically two solutions to the European debt crisis. The problem is there's a barrier blocking both these potential solutions — a certain European country known for its beer and brats — Germany.

Sen. Al Franken said the possibility that the software was logging the information of millions of Americans is "deeply troubling" and potentially illegal.

Retirement benefits are being cut at every level, both in the U.S. and in Europe. Economic and demographic pressures may have made cuts inevitable, but they are generating strong opposition.

An Italo-Canadian professor was informed he would be Italy's new junior agricultural minister. He even made plans with the prime minister's office to fly to Rome, only to find it was a case of mistaken identity.

As the contests in Iowa and New Hampshire near, the Republican presidential hopefuls are no longer keeping their sniping focused on President Obama. In the past few days, the contenders have shown themselves to be ready to fight each other.

A group of scientists at the National Research Council says in a new report that the government should routinely release data that it collects in meat-packing plants.

The study also found that 35 percent had lived in the country more than 15 years. The numbers reflect the fact that the undocumented population grew at its fastest rate during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced German-French cooperation in proposing a new European treaty to address the debt crisis. He said Europe will be strong only if there is unity between Germany and France. But he failed to provide details about specific measures.

Internet Explorer remained king with 51 percent of the market.