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  • In praise of people-to-people programs

    In praise of people-to-people programs

    February 14, 2009

    HAVANA (Prensa Latina) Programs designed to introduce individuals cross-culturally, particularly in cultures divided antipathetically by politics, have had enormous success in the world, not only for the families and individuals directly involved, but many times with...

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  • Japanese electronics giant set to slash 10,000 jobs

    Japanese electronics giant set to slash 10,000 jobs

    February 14, 2009

    Original source: Japanese electronics firm Pioneer announced on Thursday that it will slash 10,000 jobs worldwide to cope with sinking sales of car audio equipment and flat-screen TVs. It will also withdraw from its money-losing plasma...

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  • American Idol boots off Joanna Pacitti

    American Idol boots off Joanna Pacitti

    February 14, 2009

    Controversial 'American Idol' contestant and former child star Joanna Pacitti has been booted off the talent show, apparently due to her past in the music business.

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  • Madonna the top-earning musician of 2008

    Madonna the top-earning musician of 2008

    February 13, 2009

    If anyone had any doubt that touring is where the money is in today's music business, a look at Billboard's top moneymakers of 2008 should hammer the point home.

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  • Pakistan comes clean on Mumbai attack

    Pakistan comes clean on Mumbai attack

    February 13, 2009

    Original source: Pakistan acknowledged for the first time on Thursday that the Mumbai terrorist attacks were launched from its shores and at least partly plotted on its soil. Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik confirmed that Pakistan...

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