International
Women’s movement in Iran’s presidential elections
June 13, 2009The ancient country of Iran in the last two centuries has witnessed many internal and regional political crises. The major internal political events in the last 150 years include the attack by Tsarist Russia on Iran,...
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WORLDNOTES
June 12, 2009Brazil: Cattle-raising trashes atmosphere Pakistan: U. S. super embassy raises questions South Africa: Zuma on economy, unity Turkey: Union repression has “anti-terrorist” cover United Nations: Economic conference re-scheduled Cuba: Blockade restricts Internet access
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Union flag flies from Mt. Everest
June 12, 2009Reposted from http://www.bwint.org Bro. Dorje Khatri, Union of Trekking, Travel & Rafting Workers –UNITRAV (Nepal), successfully conquered Mt. Everest fourth time and hoisted BWI flag on top of the world. BWI have hearty congratulated Com. Dorje...
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Colombia tops list as killer of workers
June 12, 2009Original source: The International Trade Union Confederation has reported that more than 200 trade unionists worldwide were killed, assaulted or threatened in 2008 for trying to defend workers' rights. The ITUC said that of the 76...
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Irans Tudeh Party calls for defeat of Ahmadinajad and other reactionaries
June 12, 2009Special to the World The following is a statement by the Central Committee of the Tudeh Party of Iran on that country’s June 12 presidential elections. Iran’s 10th presidential elections will be held June 12 under...
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