W. T. Whitney Jr.
LATEST ARTICLES BY W. T. Whitney Jr.
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Alarming U. S. public health statistics raise big questions
November 2, 2010In 1960 combined male and female life expectancy in the U.S. ranked fifth in the world, in 2000 it had fallen to 24th place, and 10 years later, in 2010, to 49th.
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On eight-nation trip, Chavez promotes multi-polar world
October 28, 2010On a eight-country tour, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez signed 69 agreements and said his country seeks to build a multi-polar world.
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UN General Assembly condemns U.S. Cuba blockade
October 28, 2010For the 19th time, the United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly said the U.S. should end its economic blockade against Cuba.
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Behind the death threats against supporters of Afro-Colombians
October 27, 2010Death threats have been made against U.S. organizations working in solidarity with Colombia. On October 10, the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) received its third death threat this year from Colombian "Black Eagles" paramilitaries.
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Cuba continues to change, independence for Western Sahara – and more
October 25, 2010Prejudice on the rise in Germany; world protests resumption of West Bank construction; fight for independence in Western Sahara intensifies - all in World Notes
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Amnesty urges Cuban Five case review
October 19, 2010Human rights group, Amnesty International, issued a call to U.S. officials to review the case of the Cuban Five, citing serious violations of the prisoners' rights.
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World Notes: Egypt, Cuba, Kenya, Italy, Venezuela, India
October 19, 2010A round up of international news from Egypt, Cuba, Kenya, Italy, Venezuela and India.
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U.S. terrorism exported to Cuba and Venezuela
October 5, 2010Cuban TV has been broadcasting the new documentary "Cuba's Reasons: The Route of Terror" which nails down basic facts regarding anti-Cuba terror.
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