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UNESCO grants Palestine membership: Bethlehem, Dead Sea could gain world heritage status
November 1, 2011Palestine became UNESCO's 195th member on Monday.
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Bolivia: the trouble over TIPNIS, a 21st century challenge
October 31, 2011The proposal for a 191 mile segment of highway that would pass through Bolivia's TIPNIS natural reserve and indigenous property is drawing strong protests and heated debate.
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Call goes out for solidarity with striking Colombian palm oil workers
October 28, 2011Thousands of palm oil workers are now on a general strike in Colombia.
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Big win for the center-left forces in Argentine elections
October 28, 2011Argentine voters rewarded President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner for a booming economy with a big reelection victory.
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The Left Party still relevant in Germany
October 28, 2011The Left dropped to about half its 12 percent high; it was weakened or defeated in seven elections in 2011.
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