Jun 6, 2011

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China: The Test

The problem with China's college entry test

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 6, 2011

High school graduates in China must take the gao kao. These national college entrance exams decide who gets into the best schools and eventually the best jobs. But as China moves toward a more innovation-based economy, the tests may prove problematic.

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China: 5-year plan

Day Eight: A visit to Shanghai's marriage market

by Kai Ryssdal

Jun 6, 2011

Pressure to get married in China has given rise to a marriage market, a place where parents go to make a love connection for their unmarried children.

Price chop for vaccines for world's poor

by Gregory Warner

Jun 6, 2011

Western pharmaceutical companies cut prices after UNICEF publicizes what they charge for life-saving vaccines.

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Canada fights 'dirty'

by Scott Tong

Jun 6, 2011

Environmentalists around the world are fighting Canada's attempts to export oil from Alberta's oil sands. Now, Canada is fighting back.

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Controversy grows over Bahrain's Grand Prix

by Stephen Beard

Jun 6, 2011

Human rights groups oppose staging the Formula 1 Grand Prix racing event in Bahrain. Bahrain's critics say the kingdom has violated human rights.

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California prison costs prompt reform

by Jeff Tyler

Jun 6, 2011

California, faced with rocketing prison costs, is considering its options. But proposals, including early releases and tax hikes, are controversial.

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Apple unveils iCloud service

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 6, 2011

Steve Jobs made the keynote address today at the company's annual developers conference. The event lacked a major gadget announcement, as had been usual in years past.