Peace
Winds of change sweep Cyprus
February 19, 2004On Feb. 13 Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders and the United Nations announced agreement on a historic framework that could result in the reunification of Cyprus by May 1.
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New challenges to Israels apartheid wall
February 19, 2004More than 3,000 Israelis and Palestinians participated in the largest demonstration yet against the Israeli “separation wall” on Feb. 7. The demonstration took place in Abu Dis, near Jerusalem, where a segment of the 30-foot-high concrete...
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Châvez to U.S.: Stop meddling
February 19, 2004CARACAS – Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has again called on the U.S. government to stop meddling in the country’s affairs, after revealing declassified U.S. documents proving that Washington is financing groups seeking to oust him. Last...
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Haiti: a coup détat in the making
February 19, 2004The political crisis in Haiti reached a boiling point this week as violence by opponents of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide intensified, particularly in the northern part of the country, while right-wing elements in the capital stepped up...
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Cubas infant mortality rate lower than U.S.
February 19, 2004News analysis Under the best of circumstances, it is hard for a poor, Third World country to equal, let alone surpass, the social statistics of wealthy developed countries. For years, Cuba has been passing all other...
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