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Princeton University confronts meningitis epidemic that Cuba can prevent

November 18, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The vaccine's name is VA-MENGOC-BC, and it comes from Cuba. Under the anti-Cuban U.S. economic blockade, Cuban exports to the United States are forbidden.

Today in labor history: Popular Socialist Youth formed

November 18, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On November 18, 1944 in Cuba, the Popular Socialist Youth was founded, as a continuation of the Cuban Revolutionary Youth.

South African unions stage huge marches against road tolls

November 15, 2013 By Morning Star

South Africans marched across the country in support of a trade union campaign against electronic tolling on motorways and privatizing roads.

New Trans Pacific trade partnership stirs worries

November 14, 2013 By Emile Schepers

The New York Times reported serious worry in the U.S. Congress about the Trans Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement.

Typhoon ravages Philippines

November 12, 2013 By Blake Skylar

The "super-typhoon" developed on November 3, and proceeded to devastate the Philippines with wind speeds up to 195 mph before making its way to Vietnam, Taiwan, and parts of China.