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The Cuban Revolution and the liberation of Africa
January 17, 2009When the Cuban Revolution triumphed on Jan. 1 1959, its leaders openly declared their enmity for imperialism and colonialism, and began to organize material solidarity for revolutionary struggles in Africa, Asia and Latin America. One of...
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WORLDNOTES – January 24, 2009
January 17, 2009Bolivia: Morales announces nationalization Swearing into office 1,500 local officials in Potosi Jan. 6, President Evo Morales announced plans to nationalize foreign-owned companies controlling water, electricity and railroads. His government had previously assumed control over oil...
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They have the gall
January 13, 2009The arrogance of attempts by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe and George W. Bush to fool us is unbounded. Here’s why. In Colombia, thousands of indigenous people, peasants, unionists and leftists have been murdered or disappeared, mostly...
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Cuba stars at Brazil integration summit
January 13, 2009News analysis Two recent happenings are of signal importance for the future of Latin American politics. They are the 50th anniversary of Cuba’s socialist revolution on Jan. 1, 2009 and a gathering in Brazil on Dec....
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Gaza Crisis: Analysis and a Way Forward
January 11, 2009Gaza Crisis: Analysis and a Way ForwardThank you for joining us for this special interview with Susan Webb of the People's Weekly World. Webb has covered the Middle East for the People's Weekly World, www.pww.org, for...
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