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Greek workers strike in their millions
April 3, 2009Original source: Millions of Greek workers kicked off a national strike on Thursday against government attempts to force employees to bear the brunt of the slump. Greek Communist Party and trade union activists led over 10,000...
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WORLDNOTES Spain, Madagascar, South Korea, Iraq, Argentina, Cuba
April 3, 2009Spain: Students rebel Student demonstrations and occupations resumed nationwide last month against the 10-year-old Bologna process aimed at creating uniformity among European universities. Months of protests culminated March 18 when tens of thousands demonstrated, calling for...
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The Group of 20 Summit: Climate change solutions may be answer to economic woes
April 3, 2009All eyes are on London this week for the G20 summit. Will it come up with a plan to save the world economy? It won’t, say UN climate negotiators in Germany — where this week’s real...
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Recycle your old cell phone next week; do it!
April 3, 2009Ever wonder what to do with your old cell phone? Is it sitting in your kitchen drawer right now because you don't want it to end up in the land fill, but you have no idea...
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Factory protesters: We’ll stay till we win
April 2, 2009Original source: Around 140 workers occupying a Belfast factory that has been earmarked for closure vowed on Wednesday to continue their protest until bosses stump up decent redundancy packages. Workers occupied the canteen after the 210...
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