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G8 falls short on Africa aid, environment
July 15, 2005The Group of Eight (G8) countries concluded their Gleneagles, Scotland, meeting July 8 amidst much fanfare surrounding their consensus on global warming and aid to Africa, but anti-poverty and environmental activists were less than impressed with...
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Hurricane Dennis lashes Cuba
July 15, 2005July hurricanes are rare — Cuba has faced only three in the past 205 years. Dennis hit Cuba July 8 along the island’s southern coast, with rains up to 30 inches in some places and winds...
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80-ton Friendshipment heads to Cuba
July 15, 2005Trucks, cars and buses headed to McAllen, Texas, July 2 as the 16th U.S.-Cuba Friendshipment Caravan got on its way. The caravan, which will travel along 14 routes through 130 cities, is carrying humanitarian supplies destined...
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Antiwar rally: Not one more life for a lie
July 15, 2005FALL RIVER, Mass. — More than 200 people rallied at Bristol Community College here July 6 to demand an end to the war in Iraq. The crowd of local activists cheered as Charlie Richardson and Nancy...
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Indiana AFSCME workers condemn govs attack
July 15, 2005INDIANAPOLIS — Maintaining her fighting spirit, Ruby James said, “The union is you! It is not something separate from the members. We rally around and fight for fair treatment.” James, president of Local 3146, Council 62,...
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