International
A Palestinian view Meltdown looms
November 3, 2006In spite of all the differences between the Palestinian and Israeli situations, they have one thing in common: both sides are suffering government crises causing internal instability. On the Palestinian side, where the situation is much...
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EDITORIAL: Global warming: act now
November 3, 2006A new British government study considered the most comprehensive review on the economic impact of global warming says “staying the course” will have dire consequences for human social and economic activity. At the same time, it...
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Immigrant mother defends sons future
November 3, 2006CHICAGO — Two and half months have passed since Elvira Arellano took sanctuary here at a northwest side church, defying U.S. government efforts to deport her to Mexico. Arellano is optimistic about her prospects, and says...
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The border wall: who will build it?
November 3, 2006NewsAnalysisDALLAS — All over Texas, people are incredulous about the Republican election ploy to build a 700-mile fence along the U.S.-Mexico border — from Columbus, N.M., to El Paso, Texas. President George W. Bush signed a...
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A grave injustice
October 27, 2006On Sept. 23, some 700 people marched on the White House, demanding freedom for the so-called Cuban Five, and over the past few weeks, meetings have been held around the country with the same demand. This...
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