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Where the mould grows - Clayoquot Sound First Nations poor housing conditions
This is what the First Nations of Clayoquot Sound are facing, high unemployment, poor housing conditions and little hope. With logging and mining about to begin, resource extraction is looked to as the ways and means out of desperation. "Where the mould grows ...Cyprus: full-fledged talks
On 3 September 2008 and under UN supervision, Greek Cypriot leader Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat will hold full fledge talks on a solution forCyprus. Few months ago, they have promised look for “a bicommunal, bizonal federation with...Obama Concedes That Surge Didn't Go As He Expected
Sen. Barack Obama said it was "fair" to notice that he did not anticipate that the surge of U.S. troops into Iraq would be coincident with the so-called Sunni Awakening and the decisions of Shia militias to reduce...Obama, 2 other senators in Afghanistan
"Sen. Barack Obama is expected to visit several world leaders over the next few weeks. Obama’s trip, which includes visits to Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Germany, France and the United Kingdom, is intended to bolster his foreign policy credentials before U.S. voters. “This is...New York Times Op-Ed: Israel Will Attack Iran
"Yes, you read my title correctly. Today's New York Times includes an op-ed piece by Benny Morris, a Professor of Middle Eastern history at Ben Gurion University. He claims Israel will most certainly attack Iran...
Mandela calls on world leaders to fight poverty
" Mandela has urged world leaders to address global poverty July 18, 2008, 12:45 Former South African president Nelson Mandela has called on world leaders and... Op-Ed: Bush: Not Such a Bad Leader
The world has clued us in; as if there was confirmation needed. Apparently Bush diplomacy has garnered little support anywhere in the world, except in Israel. The view among our allies is what comes as a shock,... Jay-R Patron speaks with Harvey Keh, youngest Ford Foundation grantee
I had the chance of speaking with Harvey Keh, youth leader and staunch advocate of social entrepreneurship here in the Philippines. At age 22, Harvey has launched two non-profit organizations,...Hezbollah Given Veto In Lebanese Unity Government
After a tense dispute which has lasted months, Hezbollah has been welcomed into a new Lebanese Unity Government which finally reflects the political realities within Lebanon. This legitimization of Hezbollah...Leaders to admit E Timor abuses
Finally truth has prevailed upon the leaders of Indonesia. After many years of Independence of Est Timor Indonesian leaders have have formally accepted to support militias with weapon , funding and operation help to target pro-independence supporters. This startling...NAACP leaders will push Confederate flag issue
In 2000, a Confederate flag was seen flying above the South Carolina State house. "To some, the Confederate battle flag is a symbol of heritage, honoring those who fought for the Confederate forces during...US military detains 9 suspected militants in Iraq
In a major vitory, American forces have nabbed 9 Al-Qaida militant in Iraq. One of the arrested militant is head of the bombing cell of the Sunni extremist group. "The U.S. military says it has detained nine people suspected of involvement in the al-Qaida in Iraq group. ... Johnson to raise minimum wage at City Hall
People trying to live on the minimum wage set by the Labour Government found it impossible to survive in London. The new Major has listened and proposes a dramatic pay increase which thousands of the lowest paid... No expenses spared at the G8 food shortages summit dinner
In a not so very surprising twist of irony, the G8 gathering finished a day of discussing food shortages and soaring food costs by tucking into a 19 course meal prepared by 25 chefs.Let's just say that no expenses... Summit ends with climate 'vision'
World leaders have proclaimed a "shared vision" on climate change, but failed to bridge differences between rich and emerging nations on curbing emissions"Concluding a summit in northern Japan, leaders from the G8...
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