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Struggle to solve crisis moves to IMF, World Bank
April 26, 2009WASHINGTON, Apr 24 (IPS) - Efforts to pull the global economy out of its nosedive enter a new phase this weekend amid warnings the decline is steeper than previously thought and signs the cockpit crew continue...
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Communist Party surges as Japan’s economy withers
April 26, 2009TOKYO, Apr. 19, 2009 (AP) Under a big red flag, the headquarters of the Communist Party of Japan are the center of the most vibrant grass-roots movement in the country. The party's ranks are swelling, it...
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ANC poised for victory in South Africa elections
April 25, 2009Workers across South Africa are celebrating the ruling African National Congress’ decisive victory in April 22 elections. With about half the ballots counted, the ANC stands at 66 percent of the vote, sweeping all regions of...
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Why did Susan Boyle become a global phenom?
April 25, 2009I first saw the headline on Google. Something about “Britain’s Got Talent ‘never been kissed’ Susan Boyle attracts wide viewership.” Yes, the never been kissed part perked my interest.
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Labor, allies resolve to line up 60 pro-EFCA votes in the Senate
April 25, 2009A crowd of workers, labor leaders and community activists launched the most determined lobbying effort yet for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act at an April 22 Washington press conference. AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene...
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