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  • GM maize finds its way to Cuba’s fields

    GM maize finds its way to Cuba’s fields

    April 13, 2009

    HAVANA, (Tierramérica) - With little fanfare, genetically modified maize produced by Cuba's genetic and biotechnology engineering centre, CIGB, is being grown on test plots as part of a new project involving five of the Caribbean island...

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  • Morales on hunger strike over election delays

    Morales on hunger strike over election delays

    April 13, 2009

    Original source: Bolivian President Evo Morales has announced he is going on hunger strike to put pressure on Congress to set a firm date for general elections that are likely to return him to power. Bolivia's...

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  • Star Tribune workers seek public support to save the newspaper

    Star Tribune workers seek public support to save the newspaper

    April 12, 2009

    Reposted from Workday Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS - A major-league city depends on a professional source of daily news. Workers at the Minneapolis Star Tribune took that message to the streets Monday, using the Minnesota Twins’ home opener...

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  • Jerry Springer: Cutting workers loose is unethical, immoral

    Jerry Springer: Cutting workers loose is unethical, immoral

    April 12, 2009

    NBC Universal is moving production of 'The Jerry Springer Show,' 'Maury' and 'The Steve Wilkos Show' to Stamford, Connecticut. 'Springer' and 'Wilkos' currently tape in Chicago, while 'Maury' is shot in New York. Jerry Springer is...

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  • U.S. lawmakers visit Cuba, fan winds of change

    U.S. lawmakers visit Cuba, fan winds of change

    April 11, 2009

    Momentum is building toward breaking down U.S.-imposed barriers against trade and travel with Cuba. The five-day visit to Cuba in early April of seven members of the Congressional Black Caucus provided a push. California Representative Barbara...

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