For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half
the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration
growth that is now slowing.
Trade relations between China and Africa continue to strengthen, and
according to South African-based Standard Bank, China is set to become
Africa's largest export destination in 2012. China is currently the
Continent's biggest trading partner.
The World Bank is an American-born financial institution that plays a role in the
matters of the world's economy and banking sector. The bank is run by a
president that is chosen through a nomination process that has been
used for 60 years. While the president of the World Bank has always been
an American, this year, the race for the position is heating up a bit.
