World
Asian natural disasters: A harbinger of things to come?
November 7, 2009In a span of 5 weeks earthquakes, floods, mudslides, typhoons and tsunamis swept through 10 nations leaving thousands of people dead and rendering millions more homeless.
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Threats mount against populist Paraguay president
November 5, 2009Former bishop Fernando Lugo gained Paraguay's presidency in 2008 supported by a multifaceted coalition of popular forces.
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Cuba, Russia sign promising oil agreement
November 5, 2009Cuba and Russia signed an agreement Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, to allow Russian state oil company Zarubezhneft to explore for and produce oil in Cuba in their first post-Soviet oil pact.
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UN Gaza report becomes political football
November 4, 2009The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution opposing any "endorsement or further consideration" of the UN Goldstone report, but the action is unlikely to have long-term significance.
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Honduras takes a step forward
November 2, 2009The announcement last week of an agreement to end the four month political stalemate in Honduras has been hailed by many and shows some promise.
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