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Conflict threatens Ecuadors socialist government
April 11, 2009Prevailing opinion places Ecuador in company with Venezuela and Bolivia as exemplars of “socialism of the 21st century.” The three countries rely upon sub-soil natural resource extraction to fund social programs. Falling oil and natural gas...
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Future of classical music has a Venezuelan beat
April 11, 2009CHICAGO — The internationally acclaimed Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela traveled to three cities in the United States this month, Washington, Chicago and Houston. And with this breath of fresh air from the South comes...
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Iraq seeking broader ties with Russia
April 11, 2009BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Friday that Baghdad is interested in Russian companies’ investments in Iraq and in expanding their presence in the country. “The Russian companies have a great experience in cooperation...
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Thousands in Baghdad celebrate Iraqi Communists’ 75th anniversary
April 10, 2009BAGHDAD — Thousands of Iraqi Communist Party members and supporters celebrated the party’s 75th anniversary at a mass rally in People's Stadium in central Baghdad last Friday. The main sports hall was packed with jubilant people...
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Belfast backs Visteon workers’ occupation
April 9, 2009Original source: Hundreds of people rallied in Belfast on Wednesday in support of the ongoing sit-in by laid-off Visteon workers. Unite Northern Ireland spokesman Bob Miller said that some 400 people from trade unions, families of...
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