World
A plea for Gerardo Hernandez
August 4, 2010The Cuban Five will never be as famous in the United States as John Brown, and their struggle is entirely different, but they and he put ideals and ethics first.
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World Notes: Cuba, Chile, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Bangladesh
August 2, 2010Cuba's economy, Chilean hunger strike, South African public workers, U.S. arms for Saudis, missile defense for Czechs, Bangladesh textile workers.
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Brazil approves racial equality law, but “much yet to do”
July 30, 2010Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva signed the "Statute of Racial Equality."
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Bicyclist Contador crowned “King of Tour”
July 28, 2010To win at any point in the Tour de France, it is said you must have "fire in your belly!" I certainly agree!
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Venezuela cuts ties with Colombia
July 28, 2010Once again, tensions are rising between the right-wing, U.S.-allied government of Colombia and the left-wing government in neighboring Venezuela.
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