International
U.S. lawmakers visit Cuba, fan winds of change
April 11, 2009Momentum is building toward breaking down U.S.-imposed barriers against trade and travel with Cuba. The five-day visit to Cuba in early April of seven members of the Congressional Black Caucus provided a push. California Representative Barbara...
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Obama team debates stance on Israeli attack threat
April 11, 2009WASHINGTON, (IPS) - A recent statement by the chief of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Gen. David Petraeus, that Israel may decide to attack Iranian nuclear sites has been followed by indications of a debate within...
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Conflict threatens Ecuadors socialist government
April 11, 2009Prevailing opinion places Ecuador in company with Venezuela and Bolivia as exemplars of “socialism of the 21st century.” The three countries rely upon sub-soil natural resource extraction to fund social programs. Falling oil and natural gas...
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WORLD NOTES: Hungary, Afghanistan, Philippines, Canada, Colombia, Cuba
April 11, 2009Hungary: Economy fells prime minister Economic minister Gordon Bajnai is slated to succeed socialist party head Ferenc Gyurcsany as prime minister on April 14. Bajnai promised to strengthen austerity measures imposed by the minority government, despite...
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Future of classical music has a Venezuelan beat
April 11, 2009CHICAGO — The internationally acclaimed Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela traveled to three cities in the United States this month, Washington, Chicago and Houston. And with this breath of fresh air from the South comes...
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