International
WORLD NOTES: January 31
January 24, 2009Paraguay: Agrarian reform unveiled Timed with President Fernando Lugo’s promise to respect landowning rights for 300,000 soy farmers from Brazil, Rural Development Minister Alberto Alderete on Jan. 12 launched the first phase of an agrarian reform...
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Taino Re-Elected Chair of UN NGO Decade Committee
January 24, 2009Taino community activist Roberto Borrero was re-elected Chairperson of the NGO Committee on the United Nations International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples this past December. The Committee is a Special Committee of the Conference of...
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The Cuban Revolution and the liberation of Africa
January 17, 2009When the Cuban Revolution triumphed on Jan. 1 1959, its leaders openly declared their enmity for imperialism and colonialism, and began to organize material solidarity for revolutionary struggles in Africa, Asia and Latin America. One of...
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Israeli attack on UN aid headquarters spurs sharp condemnation
January 17, 2009Israel’s attack on the United Nations relief headquarters in Gaza and its use of toxic white phosphorus among civilians are drawing wide condemnation and increasing demands for an immediate cease-fire. Human rights groups say the Israeli...
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WORLDNOTES – January 24, 2009
January 17, 2009Bolivia: Morales announces nationalization Swearing into office 1,500 local officials in Potosi Jan. 6, President Evo Morales announced plans to nationalize foreign-owned companies controlling water, electricity and railroads. His government had previously assumed control over oil...
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