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Appeals urged to release Iranian teacher sentenced to death
March 9, 2012CODIR is calling for pressure to on the government of of Iran in the case of a school teacher who has been sentenced to death.
Read moreAlberta oil sands: bear death toll rises, Lakotas protest
March 8, 2012Senseless killing of bears, wolves and caribou can be avoided, but the Canadian oil industry and government are putting profits before responsible environmental welfare.
Read moreSyria: a way out
March 7, 2012There are two tales about the crisis in Syria.
Read moreFrench presidential front-runner proposes sharp tax hike for the rich
March 6, 2012French voters responded positively to the proposal, with recent polls showing a slight uptick in support for Hollande. The prospects of passing such tax-the-rich legislation will depend on parliamentary elections,.
Read moreIndia’s general strike shows unprecedented working-class unity and anger
March 6, 2012In the largest general strike since India's independence, millions of workers went on strike Feb. 28 for stronger labor laws and to protest the rising cost of living.
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