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Madagascar to hold runoff election in December

November 12, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Madagascar today is one of the richest nations in the region, and one of the poorest. It has vast natural resources (gold, nickel, cobalt, petroleum), but 92 percent of its people live on $2.00 per day...

Typhoon ravages Philippines

November 12, 2013 By Blake Skylar

The "super-typhoon" developed on November 3, and proceeded to devastate the Philippines with wind speeds up to 195 mph before making its way to Vietnam, Taiwan, and parts of China.

Today in labor history: George Washington says “no” to black recruits

November 12, 2013 By Special to People’s World

In 1775, General George Washington prohibited recruiters from enlisting African Americans into the Patriot Army. However, African Americans served in some units and some segregated divisions were formed.

Community, union unite to save jobs at GE plant

November 12, 2013 By Tony Long

General Electric recently announced that it slated the closure of its plant in Fort Edwards, N.Y., and intends to move the remaining plant operations to an undisclosed site.

Detroit seeks answers in killing of Renisha McBride

November 12, 2013 By John Rummel

The investigation is ongoing but so far, no one has been charged. Michigan is a stand-your-ground state and at a Saturday press conference inside Historic King Solomon Baptist Church, Rev. Charles Williams II took special aim...