World
French elections: Opposition grows to right wing
April 11, 2008Commentary PARIS — For all those opposing the destructive policies of President Nicolas Sarkozy and his extreme right government, the main result of the mid-March local elections in France is the growing voter confidence in the...
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Zimbabwe awaits final election outcome
April 11, 2008After waiting more than a week for official results of the March 29 presidential elections, Zimbabweans still do not know whether Robert Mugabe, the only leader most have ever known, will step aside or face his...
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Mexico readies for battle on oil privatization
April 4, 2008The right-wing government of President Felipe Calderon is about to present a plan which opponents fear will entail the privatization of Mexico’s government-owned petroleum industry. Battles are already developing within and between the major political parties...
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Cyprus new president moves to reunify divided nation
April 4, 2008The stunning election of a Communist president in Cyprus last month promised a new direction for the divided country. Now, newly elected president Dimitris Christofias has taken a historic step toward the long-sought reunification of Cyprus....
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World Notes: Ties to China, Missing Cash, Workers’ Struggles…
April 1, 2008South Africa: Financial ties with China The Standard Bank of South Africa joined last month with China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank (ICBC) to create a $1 billion fund to develop mines, energy projects and metal manufacturing...
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