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International economic officials have predicted a sharp rise in unemployment in its member countries over the next two years, saying eight million more workers will lose their jobs.

About 34 million people are currently unemployed in the the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's 30 member nations, which include most countries in Europe and North America, along with Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.

The supra-governmental economic body said Tuesday that number could rise to 42 million by 2010 -- a 25 percent jump. Read full article »

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