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Miranda Kennedy

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Driving terrorism from the Philippines

Dec 5, 2006
The U.S. is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in the Philippines in hopes of derailing efforts by militant insurgents to recruit from its sizable Muslim population. Miranda Kennedy reports.

Edging into India

Dec 5, 2006
India has been slow to respond to overtures by U.S. businesses trying to capitalize on its fast-growing market, but it may be opening up to investors in some industries. Miranda Kennedy reports.

India getting cold feet

Dec 4, 2006
The U.S. is prepared to finalize a bill would allow American companies to sell civilian nuclear technology to India, but now India's wavering over some concessions in the final version. Miranda Kennedy reports.

Bringing cheaper HIV drugs to India

Dec 1, 2006
Former president Bill Clinton announced that his negotiated significantly cheaper HIV treatment for children in India, home to the world's largest HIV-positive population. Miranda Kennedy reports.

Seeking new markets in India

Nov 29, 2006
The largest-ever U.S. trade delegation is in India this week looking for opportunities in world's second-fastest growing economy. New to the game: nuclear power and defense industry companies. Miranda Kennedy reports.

Subsidy is the problem

Nov 29, 2006
Commentator David Frum says boosting loans to college students amounts to a government subsidy for academia.

Getting serious about India

Nov 29, 2006
The largest-ever U.S. trade delegation has landed in India. Representatives from almost 200 American companies are attending a summit on doing business there. Miranda Kennedy reports.

Wal-Mart expansion marches on

Nov 27, 2006
Some are questioning Wal-Mart's strategy at home following news of a November sales drop. But the retail giant has found a way to break through a little red tape — and into India's fast-growing consumer market.

Wal-Mart breaks into India

Nov 27, 2006
There's news today that the world's largest retailer may soon open stores in India — but it could be under a different name. Miranda Kennedy explains.

Surviving the ex-pat tax

Nov 22, 2006
Congress passed a tax increase in May that's expected to rake in big bucks for the government — but it could backfire. U.S. businesses worry it'll hurt their ability to employee Americans oversees. Miranda Kennedy reports.