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Showdown for control in Madagascar March 14, 2009 at 6:28 pm Madagascar's chief opposition leader, Andry Rajoelina, emerged from two weeks of hiding and declared he was taking charge of the nation. The heights traveled to subdue Tibet March 14, 2009 at 6:28 pm The more rulers have tried to draw a veil over the kingdom, the more intriguing it has become to outsiders. Split on a cure for recession, leaders try 3 approaches March 14, 2009 at 6:28 pm Leading industrial nations agreed to commit more money to help developing countries, step up efforts to revive bank lending and regulate hedge funds. As oil and gas prices plunge, a frenzy of drilling ends March 14, 2009 at 6:28 pm Lower energy prices are bringing an end to ambitious exploration, and some now fear a shortfall when demand resumes. Where education and assimilation collide March 14, 2009 at 6:28 pm A record influx of immigrants has put classrooms on the front lines of America's battles over whether and how to assimilate the newcomers and their children. Japan's political dynasties come under fire but prove resilient March 14, 2009 at 6:28 pm Inherited seats have fallen under increasing attack by voters and political scientists, who say "inbred" politics are contributing to the leadership paralysis gripping the nation. Chilean town withers in free market for water March 14, 2009 at 6:28 pm In Quillagua, water rights are private property, not a public resource, and can be traded like commodities with little government oversight or safeguards for the environment. Crisis continues in Madagascar March 14, 2009 at 11:29 am The opposition claimed it was in control of the government.