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January 2nd - 8th 2010

Within the next few months women will cross the 50% threshold and become the majority of the American workforce. Our cover leader celebrates this quiet revolution in the rich world, but also looks at the challenges that come with it, especially the growing problems to do with child care for the poor.

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Japan's two lost decades
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Our verdict on Copenhagen
How an underwhelming accord could yet turn into a useful document

Iran's desperate crackdown
A floundering regime may have weakened itself with its latest bloody crackdown

From shoes to soft drinks to underpants
The attempted bombing of an airliner above Detroit highlights gaps in intelligence-sharing and airport security

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