Emile Schepers
LATEST ARTICLES BY Emile Schepers
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World
Protests in Panama against privatization scheme, child killed
October 24, 2012Protests against a privatization scheme in Panama's second city, Colon, have resulted in many arrests and the death of a 9 year old boy and two others.
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World
French president recognizes 1961 massacre of Algerians, right cries “Lie!”
October 19, 2012A traumatic event in the life of a friend of mine occurred in October 1961, when she was visiting Paris.
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U.S.
Second debate makes repressive Romney immigration policy crystal clear
October 17, 2012Belatedly, it seemed to be dawning on the Republican Party that their obstructionism on immigration reform.
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World
Indigenous protesters killed in Guatemala
October 15, 2012The protesters were met by elements of the armed forces and the National Civil Police, who, evidently ordered to disperse them, opened fire, resulting in the deaths and injuries.
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World
Mali stalemate is dangerous dilemma for Africa
October 12, 2012The probability of outside military intervention in the West African country of Mali has increased sharply.
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World
Wall Street Journal wailing over Chavez victory in Venezuela
October 10, 2012The reelection, for a third term, of Venezuela's left wing president has set off wails of anguish in the right-wing media and political circles in the United States.
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Labor
Mexican right rams through anti-labor law
October 1, 2012Mexico has had, on paper, progressive labor laws. However, workers have trouble defending their interests even where there is a union.
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U.S.
Virginia: Democrats inch forward but it’s still close
September 21, 2012Virginia is seen as a key swing state for the elections. Recent polls show Obama and the Democrats advancing, but nobody is counting on this.
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