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Why Rex Tillerson hasn’t quit; What Palestinian unity will, and won’t, achieve; Thaler’s ‘nudge’ worthy of the Nobel nod; The woman in the controversial Dove commercial; Choosing a leader for the Federal Reserve is not a game

The East African / Nairobi, KenyaWhy Rex Tillerson hasn’t quit

“Have you ever wondered why intelligent men (and women) in African governments will stay put in their positions even when ... their bosses abuse them?...” writes Jenerali Ulimwengu. “The thing in Africa is that a Cabinet post ... is an opportunity to ‘chop’ as my West African friends would put it.... But you do not expect

The Jordan Times / Amman, JordanWhat Palestinian unity will, and won’t, achieveThe Times of India / MumbaiThaler’s ‘nudge’ worthy of the Nobel nodThe Guardian / LondonThe woman in the controversial Dove commercialSouth China Morning Post / Hong KongChoosing a leader for the Federal Reserve is not a game

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