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Tell Congress today: Vote “no” on Syria war
September 3, 2013Will we send a powerful message to senators and representatives this week telling them to vote "no" on any U.S. attack against Syria? We must take up the challenge and act now.
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Cuba, Vietnam among 38 countries that reduced hunger
June 18, 2013The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization announced that a total of 38 countries worldwide have already met all or part of the "Millennium Goals" for the reduction of hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
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Cuban report to United Nations condemns U.S. blockade
November 8, 2012"The best humanitarian aid Cuba could receive - the equivalent of billions of tons - would be to end the blockade."
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Damascus rocked by more attacks
April 25, 2012Syrian rebels launched a series of attacks in Damascus on Tuesday, further undermining the shaky two-week-old UN-backed ceasefire.
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Palestinian labor leader links struggle for statehood, worker rights
October 3, 2011An interview with Shaher Sa'ed, General Secretary of the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, by Martine Hassoun.
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