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Intense protests rock Patagonian Chile
February 28, 2012Aysen protest groups coalesced under the slogan "Aysen, your problem is my problem." The government in Santiago received their demands on February 25.
Read moreWoman who slapped chancellor nominated for German presidency
February 27, 2012The "Nazi Hunter" Klarsfeld will be the only candidate opposing "Stasi Hunter" Joachim Gauck.
Read moreNatural resources exploitation in Latin America violates human rights
February 24, 2012Argos, fifth largest cement producer in Latin America, used paramilitary groups to force farm families off land thereby expediting land transfers.
Read moreFormer IMF head Strauss-Kahn probed for ties to prostitution, pimping
February 23, 2012Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been arrested and released again, this time in connection with a prostitution scandal.
Read moreU.S. ally Qatar propped up by exploited immigrant workers
February 23, 2012Qatar is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, yet the majority of its population are immigrant workers who are harshly exploited with few rights.
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