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The Economist, August 1, 2009
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A difficult summer for the White House: Crunch time
The next few weeks could determine the fate of Barack Obama's presidency.
America, Israel and Palestine: Get stuck in, Mr President
After making a good start in the Middle East, Barack Obama must now get directly involved.
Japan's elections: Demolition men
Breaking the mould of Japanese politics requires tackling the country's domineering civil service.
Commercial property: A concrete problem
Banks face another round of property-related bad debts: this time it will be flashy offices, not rundown homes.
Torture and intelligence: Spies under the thumbscrews
Torture, long a moral stain, is now hindering intelligence services' attempts to fight terrorism.
Spain's happy-go-lucky government: When good politics is bad economics
The prime minister's aversion to tough decisions risks prolonging the slump.
Shipping in the downturn: Sea of troubles
The recession is buffeting the world of shipping -- with even rougher waters ahead.
The collapse in commercial property: Towers of debt
Concerns are switching from the residential to the commercial sector.
Modern X-ray technology: Another look inside
The way medical X-rays are generated is over 100 years old. Time to update it.
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