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Palestinian workers in West Bank sue for rights
July 20, 2009Original source: SALFIT, West Bank (WOMENSENEWS)--This month, five Palestinian female workers from a factory in the Israeli settlement of Barkan, in the West Bank, expect to find themselves in a Jerusalem court. They are part of...
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Young Republicans elect a new leader who’s under fire for racist remarks
July 20, 2009Original source: The Republican Party has been trying to revamp its image as more inclusive of diversity -- but the newly elected leader of the party's youth branch may set that effort back. At their annual...
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Womens concerns often missing in health care debate
July 20, 2009Original source: Soaring health care costs and eroding benefits are seriously impeding Americans’ ability to get needed health care, with women particularly affected, a recent Commonwealth Fund study found. Women are more likely to use health...
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Hillary Clinton arrives in New Delhi
July 20, 2009New Delhi, Jul 19 (Prensa Latina) US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in New Delhi on Sunday under tight security to launch what he described as the third phase of the strategic partnership with India....
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Mandela reaches 91st birthday
July 20, 2009Original source: Nelson Mandela's supporters have celebrated the anti-apartheid icon's 91st birthday yesterday by emulating him with good deeds. Mr Mandela had called on people to spend time doing good on the first Mandela Day, which...
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