One country trying to mend one part of its banking system will not work.

ECONOMIST: The credit crunch

Rumors that the relationship of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson is on the mend are prompting speculation over whether their love is an everlasting one, or the well-timed reunion is a political coup meant to reinvigorate the Twilight fan base ahead of the release of the final installment of the billion dollar franchise.

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While the U.S. economy was on the mend in 2010, the road to recovery still appears to be a long one.

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One reason is the belief that only fear of bankruptcy will force countries to mend their ways.

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne

It will take at least one more election cycle, and maybe two, before a broken system can begin to mend.

ECONOMIST: And the mainstream parties would do well to heed it