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World Notes: Cuba, Western Sahara, Afghanistan, Philippines, South Africa, Haiti
November 24, 2009Cuba: Children a privileged class In televised comments on the 20th anniversary of the UN adoption of a Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF official José Juan Ortiz indicated that of nine million children...
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New chapter in U.S.-India relations
November 24, 2009There is substantial symbolism in this week's visit of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the United States.
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Federal aid urgently needed to avoid state budget catastrophes
November 24, 2009CHICAGO— Looming behind the 17 million jobless tsunami hitting the country is another disaster: over $180 billion in accumulated budget deficits set to devastate state governments, according to a new study by the Pew Center for...
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NFL charts new course on concussion policy
November 24, 2009The NFL and its players union recently announced the approval of independent neurologists to evaluate head injuries and treating players due to concussions.
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Rep. Barbara Lee: Exit Afghanistan, boost security at home
November 24, 2009Sending more troops to Afghanistan will inflame the insurgency, won't advance U.S. security, and will jeopardize domestic needs like jobs and health care, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., declared Nov. 23.
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