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  • A(H1N1) flu continues to spread

    A(H1N1) flu continues to spread

    May 24, 2009

    GENEVA May 23 (Prensa Latina) The A(H1N1) flu epidemic has continued to spread worldwide and the number of cases exceeds 1,200 in more than 40 countries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of...

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  • Chavez expropriates more private firms

    Chavez expropriates more private firms

    May 24, 2009

    Original source: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has ordered the nationalisation of major iron and steel firms, accelerating his drive to bolster the country's industrial base. Mr Chavez, who has already brought many of Venezuela's biggest industries...

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  • Pres. Obama’s Memorial Day remarks

    Pres. Obama’s Memorial Day remarks

    May 24, 2009

    Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address Saturday, May 23, 2009 This Memorial Day weekend, Americans will gather on lawns and porches, fire up the grill, and enjoy the company of family, friends, and neighbors....

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  • Black trade unionists: Now is the Future.

    Black trade unionists: Now is the Future.

    May 23, 2009

    ATLANTA — The first major gathering of Black trade unionists since the election of Barack Obama, the nation’s first African-American president, is taking place in this city this Memorial Day weekend under the theme of “Now...

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  • GLBT leaders side with labor union to boycott restaurants owned by GLBT ally

    GLBT leaders side with labor union to boycott restaurants owned by GLBT ally

    May 23, 2009

    Reposted from http://www.gaylesbiantimes.com Local government officials and GLBT activists are siding with UNITE HERE Local 30’s boycott of Old Town San Diego Historic Park’s restaurants Fiesta de Reyes and Barra Barra, owned by GLBT ally Chuck...

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