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Ramzy Baroud, 12/31/2007
The 42-day drama in Pakistan is far from over; the declaration of emergency and the lifting of emergency are part of a charade, behind which lidx a complex power play between Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, various camps within the military elite, and the US government.
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Wadi’h Halabi, 12/31/2007
The unfolding crisis in imperialist finance has the potential of plunging the world into unprecedented economic, political and social turmoil.
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Jim Miles, 12/31/2007
It is an interesting perspective, that of America needing ‘defending’, but it is one that John Bolton holds to thoroughly in “Surrender is Not an Option.”
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Earth Talk, 12/31/2007
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A typical 12-ounce can of soda contains up to six grams (.013 pounds) of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, which either escapes into the atmosphere from the liquid upon opening, or from your body after you consume the contents.
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Thomas Riggins, 12/29/2007
Robert Reich served under President Clinton as his Secretary of Labor and is proud of the fact that he served what he calls "one of the most pro-business administrations in American history."
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Earth Talk, 12/27/2007
There’s never been a more urgent time to reduce your carbon footprint. With the U.S. government still opting out of mandatory emissions cuts, it’s up to every individual, business owner and city or state government to take steps.
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IRINNews.org, 12/27/2007
Nearly 4,000 people have fled their homes in Iraq’s northern semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan over the past two weeks in the wake of Turkish bombardments of rebel hideouts.
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Prensa Latina, 12/27/2007
Most US citizens are against continuing of the war in Iraq, according to polls by CNN and Opinion Research Corporation.
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Chris Carlson, 12/27/2007
The Venezuelan economy enters its fifth consecutive year of sustained growth in 2008, according to predictions from the Economic Commission for Latin America (CEPAL).
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Gennady Zyuganov, 12/27/2007
We are entering a new stage in the political battle, the presidential elections of March 2, 2008. The previous stage the parliamentary elections has proved to be a serious test for the people.
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Earth Talk, 12/26/2007
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Mandatory recycling is a hard sell in the U.S., where the economy runs largely along free market lines and landfilling waste remains inexpensive and efficient.
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International Trade Union Confederation, 12/26/2007
In 1987, the regime of Saddam Hussein banned all unions in public services. The private sector unions managed to survive, but under the authorities’ control. In 2003, when the old regime fell, a number of unions regrouped.
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Joe Sims, 12/26/2007
The African National Congress national conference drew to a close today as votes were being counted for a new national executive committee and with a public address and press conference by its new president Jacob Zuma.
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Jobs with Justice, 12/21/2007
With 28% of nearly 10,000 votes cast, Smithfield Chairman Joseph Luter III narrowly beat out American Airlines CEO Gerard Arpey to win the seventh annual online "Grinch of the Year" election sponsored by National Jobs with Justice.
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