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WORLD NOTES

December 15, 2006

India: Dalits rally for rights Indian people belonging to the Dalit caste, known as “untouchables,” assembled Dec. 6 in Mumbai for a demonstration marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the Dalit...

Lisbon meeting assesses victories, dangers

December 15, 2006

Communist parties discuss experiences, prospectsLISBON, Portugal — Joy over a string of election victories in Latin America and the U.S. was mixed with deep concern over the bloodletting in the Middle East when representatives of 64...

Community sidetracks condo conversion bill

December 15, 2006

OAKLAND, Calif. — In a midnight action Dec. 5, Oakland’s City Council responded to a wave of community opposition by referring a controversial measure for more apartment-to-condominium conversions for further study. It will now be taken...

Honoring Louisville figure, friends travel to Cuba

December 14, 2006

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Later this month, 23 Louisvillians will be honoring the late Henry F. Wallace by traveling to Cuba to learn more about that island’s culture, people and the impact of its social revolution. Wallace...

San Antonio rallies for Ciro Rodriguez

December 13, 2006

As this story went to press it was reported that former Congressman Ciro Rodriguez, a Democrat, had defeated his opponent, seven-term Republican Rep. Henry Bonilla, in a stunning upset on Dec. 12. The vote tally showed...