International
Conflict threatens Ecuadors socialist government
April 11, 2009Prevailing opinion places Ecuador in company with Venezuela and Bolivia as exemplars of “socialism of the 21st century.” The three countries rely upon sub-soil natural resource extraction to fund social programs. Falling oil and natural gas...
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WORLD NOTES: Hungary, Afghanistan, Philippines, Canada, Colombia, Cuba
April 11, 2009Hungary: Economy fells prime minister Economic minister Gordon Bajnai is slated to succeed socialist party head Ferenc Gyurcsany as prime minister on April 14. Bajnai promised to strengthen austerity measures imposed by the minority government, despite...
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Future of classical music has a Venezuelan beat
April 11, 2009CHICAGO — The internationally acclaimed Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela traveled to three cities in the United States this month, Washington, Chicago and Houston. And with this breath of fresh air from the South comes...
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Iraq seeking broader ties with Russia
April 11, 2009BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Friday that Baghdad is interested in Russian companies’ investments in Iraq and in expanding their presence in the country. “The Russian companies have a great experience in cooperation...
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Union crew avoids pirate takeover, but ships captain held hostage
April 10, 2009Original source: A U.S.-flagged and crewed merchant ship carrying food relief supplies to Kenya was boarded by Somali pirates earlier today some 350 miles off the African coast. According to the latest news reports, the crew...
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