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German troops, tanks on way to Lithuania for NATO mission
February 13, 2017German troops and tanks are en route to central Lithuania as part of NATO's move to enhance its presence in the alliance's easternmost countries.
Read more“Drawing the Kafr Qasem Massacre” by Samia Halaby: A review
February 10, 2017"Drawing" is powerful, intelligent, compassionate, challenging, and enlightening.
Read moreBangladesh: Dozens of workers imprisoned for striking
February 10, 2017Global Unions Federations IndustriALL and UNI have launched an international petition in support of the imprisoned workers - #EveryDayCounts.
Read moreWhy the U.S. economic blockade against Cuba continues
January 27, 2017Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson has indicated he will advise President Trump to veto legislation ending the U. S. economic blockade against Cuba.
Read moreThis week in history: Progressive Brazilian President Jânio Quadros born
January 23, 2017Quadros stunned his nation when he suddenly resigned from office with a terse message to the National Congress.
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