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World Notes: Poland, Honduras, Palestine, Malaysia, Nigeria, Cuba
December 5, 2009In Poland, flaunting a red star or a Che Guevara tee shirt could lead to fines or two years in prison.
Read moreRadical folk music pioneer dies at 88
December 5, 2009Bess Lomax Hawes, a member of the famous Lomax family of folklorists and of the legendary Almanac Singers, died Nov. 27 at the age of 88.
Read moreUnion goes on the offensive with charter schools
December 5, 2009Charter school teachers in Chicago vote for union representation.
Read moreLabor leader encouraged by jobs summit
December 4, 2009AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka went on cable television last night after attending the White House summit and said he was "encouraged" by the gathering.
Read moreSwiss vote signals rise in Islamophobia
December 4, 2009The Swiss, known for cheese, the Alps, watches, chocolate and secret bank accounts, at least two of which are full of holes, have now added a sixth important product: intolerance.
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