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In Geneva: U.S. seeks condemnation of Cuba
April 9, 2004The April meeting in Geneva of the UN Human Rights Commission has become a ritualized battle between Cuba and a U.S. government that aggressively lobbies and cajoles member nations to denounce Cuba for alleged human rights...
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Navy closes last base in Puerto Rico
April 9, 2004On March 31 the U.S. Navy closed down the Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The closing of the base, a victory for the progressive and pro-independence forces of this Caribbean nation, came after...
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Indians resisting the politics of hate
April 9, 2004NEW DELHI – General elections to India’s lower house, the Lok Sabha, will be held in four phases in April and May.
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SBC workers in contract fight
April 9, 2004OAKLAND, Calif. – Once again, health care is the burning issue as bargaining continues between SBC, the telecommunications giant, and the Communications Workers of America. Contracts affecting over 100,000 workers in 13 states expired between April...
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Texans celebrate memory of Cesar Chavez
April 9, 2004A chorus of “Si, se puede!” (Yes, it can be done!), “Abajo con la migra” (Down with the INS!), “Abajo con Bush” (Down with Bush!), and “Cesar Chavez, presente!” rang across the streets of San Juan,...
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