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Natural resources exploitation in Latin America violates human rights
February 24, 2012Argos, fifth largest cement producer in Latin America, used paramilitary groups to force farm families off land thereby expediting land transfers.
Read moreFormer IMF head Strauss-Kahn probed for ties to prostitution, pimping
February 23, 2012Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been arrested and released again, this time in connection with a prostitution scandal.
Read moreU.S. ally Qatar propped up by exploited immigrant workers
February 23, 2012Qatar is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, yet the majority of its population are immigrant workers who are harshly exploited with few rights.
Read moreMonsanto found guilty of poisoning French farmer
February 22, 2012"I am alive today," said Francois, now 47. "But part of the farming population is going to be sacrificed and is going to die because of this."
Read moreHuge protests as Greek Parliament votes for austerity
February 22, 2012The Greek Parliament early Monday morning approved austerity measures demanded by European bankers and financiers.
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