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  • Israel says no help for hunger strikers

    Israel says no help for hunger strikers

    August 27, 2004

    The declaration by the Israeli Ministry of Health Aug. 19 that it would deny medical attention in Israeli hospitals to Palestinian prisoners on a liquids-only hunger strike drew a scathing denunciation from Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, president...

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  • Argentina rejects IMF intervention

    Argentina rejects IMF intervention

    August 27, 2004

    In the face of sharp disagreements between Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Argentine government decided Aug. 8 to temporarily suspend negotiations. The government says the IMF is putting pressure on issues that go...

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  • Haiti factions try to rebuild army

    Haiti factions try to rebuild army

    August 27, 2004

    In a statement Aug. 20, the Haiti Support Group (HSG) said it continues to be seriously concerned by the power wielded by armed irregular forces in Haiti and by their increasingly bold demands for reestablishment of...

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  • This Paige right out of Bushs book

    This Paige right out of Bushs book

    August 27, 2004

    Amistad Academy, in New Haven, Conn., has made the news with exceptionally high test scores in reading, math, and science. Nearly all of the 250 students are Black or Latino at Amistad, a public charter middle...

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  • National Clips

    National Clips

    August 27, 2004

    ATLANTA, Ga. – Georgians reject Miller, Bush Thousands were expected to march here Aug. 27, in solidarity with the massive demonstrations in New York City against the Republican National Convention (RNC). In a joint press release...

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