World
G8 meets in attempt to stop meltdown
May 18, 2012Leaders of the Group of 8 countries of the world's largest economies are meeting at Camp David, Maryland, to begin talks on the global financial crisis.
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Striking Los Mineros leader describes horrifying conditions
May 18, 2012Our town is where the Mexican Revolution began in 1906, at a time when miners there were virtually enslaved.
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Florida fire, journalist harassment reflect special U.S. rules for Cuba
May 17, 2012Fire destroyed the Coral Gables, Fla., offices of Airline Brokers, a charter flight provider servicing Cuba and other countries. The Fire Department blamed arson.
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Iran rights group warns U.S. Congress: Don’t step up war drive
May 17, 2012Peace and human rights organizations are urging the U.S. Congress not to pass a resolution which they say will increase the chances of war with Iran.
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Chile launches reforestation campaign for exotic Patagonia
May 15, 2012In Patagonia, an exotic natural region of southern Chile, efforts to begin reforestation are commencing.
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