Emile Schepers
LATEST ARTICLES BY Emile Schepers
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World
Earthquake devastates already hard-hit Haiti
January 13, 2010The largest earthquake in 200 years hit the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti on yesterday afternoon.
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World
Mexico at 200 faces growing economic despair
January 11, 2010September 16, 2010 is the 200th anniversary of Mexico's declaration of independence. But so far, any inclination to celebrate is being overshadowed by vast economic and social problems.
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Opinion
Banana wars and the fraud of “free” trade
January 6, 2010The announcement in December of a deal to end the so called "Banana Wars" is not unqualified good news. Instead, it should instruct us as to the nature of so called "free" trade.
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World
Mexico City approves gay marriage
December 24, 2009By a vote of 31 to 24 with nine abstentions, the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District, the jurisdiction to which Mexico City belongs, has passed legislation authorizing gay marriage.
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U.S.
Gutierrez, Ortiz introduce progressive immigration reform bill
December 17, 2009On Tuesday December 15, Reps. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., and Solomon Ortiz, D-Tex., announced a new comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives.
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World
Severe problems loom after Honduras elections
December 7, 2009The door appears to be closed to even a symbolic return to power of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.
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World
Honduras election raises questions on turnout, international recognition
November 30, 2009Regarding the controversial elections in Honduras on Sunday, November 29, all are agreed on one thing: National Party presidential candidate Pepe Lobo got the most votes.
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U.S.
House hearing debates Cuba travel
November 22, 2009A bill to end the Cuba travel ban got a lively debate in a House committee last week.
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