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Clashes in tribute to Pinochet victims
Since 1973, September 11 has been a sad date for Latin Americans. It marks the end of the democratic government of Salvador Allende and the outset of the Pinochet dictatorship (1973-90). Recent clashes at the tribute...Mexico's Supreme Court slams Walmart's labor practices
"Mexico's top court on Thursday backed a Walmart employee who had complained that vouchers handed out by the company as part of its salary payments could only be spent in the company's stores. The practice of vouchers "that come from the worker's salary only to be exchanged...
Uprising in Thailand
Protesters have descended onto the streets of Bangkok demanding the resignation of prime minister Samak Sundorave. The protestors have occupied government offices as well as local media buildings. ... Sen. Brownback: China will spy on you at the Olympics
China will Monitor your internet acitivity while at Olympics Back in the news this week. We first reported on the Senators comments about 12 weeks ago China is pressuring hotels to put in internet filtering...257 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
Life Sentence for Argentine's Ex-Army Chief
Former commander of the regional Third Army Corps in Cordoba, Luciano Benjamin Menendez, was given a life sentence for committing 'dirty crimes' during the military dictatorship of Argentina."A court in Argentina...Fifth of Burmese aid cash lost to exchange rate trick
The situation in Burma after getting hit by Cyclone Nargis is back in the headlines. This time, it has much to do with money issues. " International aid agencies helping the victims of the devastating cyclone in Burma are losing as much as a fifth of the money that they...132 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
Nicaraguan Pro-Democracy Rally Slated for Tomorrow
Under the banner of "Dictadura No!" thousands of Nicaraguans are expected to attend a rally Friday afternoon, July 11, 2008, in front of the residence of President Daniel Ortega. Demonstrators plan to peacefully march all around the President's very large property to...The International Institute of Nonviolence Outpost in Iran. News&Opinion
The International Institute of Nonviolence. by: Rev. Jermano President Bush according to ABC News is considering to Open a Diplomatic Outpost in Iran. America has been out of Iran for nearly 30 years, and this would...Beware: False Flag Terror Attack
"EVIDENCE FOR A NEOCON PLAN FOR FALSE FLAG TERRORISM AT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN DENVER, AUGUST 25-28, 2008 by Judith H. Young, Ph.D. On June 24, 2008 on the Alex Jones Show, a nationally syndicated news/talk program that also has a huge Internet audience,...Ex-bishop wins Paraguayan election; 6-decade rulers dumped
The decades-long rule of the right-wing Colorado party has been ended in Paraguay. This has important ramifications for the region as Latin American politics tends to be linked and cyclical."The world's...176 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
Geopolitics of Asia: Sri Lanka, the next Burma?
The geopolitics of India and China has helped immensely to sustain the Burmese dictatorial government. The international sanctions have been rendered useless due to the growing economic strength of the Asian rivals.... Canada a Tyranny of Politeness
In part, blaming someone else for your problems seems to be a Canadian Pastime."It's a strange country we live in. For all the talk we hear about how brave men fought and died to keep Canada a free country, we sure... 853 views | 5 comments | 2 recommendations
Chomsky on World Ownership
"Chomsky on World Ownership Michael Shank | January 23, 2008 Editor: John Feffer Email this page to a friend Comment on this article Foreign Policy In Focus www.fpif.org Noam Chomsky is a noted linguist, author, and foreign policy expert. On January 15, Michael Shank...Daughter of the West
" * LRB * 13 December 2007 * Tariq Ali more detail icon * printer icon print layout * mail icon tell a friend Daughter of the West Tariq Ali Arranged marriages can be a messy business. Designed principally as a means of accumulating wealth, circumventing...Pakistan: New Sharif rides into town
It seems every politician is coming out of the woodwork claiming to be Pakistans new savoir, recently Nawaz Sharif supporters were jubilant at his return, much the same welcome Benazir Bhutto was greeted with leading...388 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
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