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Presbyterians vote to divest from companies aiding Israeli occupation
June 26, 2014The Presbyterian Church narrowly approved divestment from three U.S. companies that supply Israel with equipment used to maintain its occupation of Palestinian territory.
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Argentina, “vulture” funds, and the U.S. Supreme Court
June 23, 2014The high court refused to hear Argentina's appeal of an appeals court decision which forces the South American country to appease predatory "vulture" funds.
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Environment, economy linked at new UN assembly
June 23, 2014The environment is no longer a niche topic backed by a passionate minority, Achim Steiner said, but is clearly linked to economic and societal issues.
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Public intimacy in the new South Africa
June 19, 2014"Public Intimacy" is not outwardly political, but it raises questions about the legacy not only of apartheid but of the freedom struggle itself.
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Marching on Moscow
June 13, 2014Why are the U.S., the EU, and NATO on the road to the Russian capital? And exactly what are they hoping to accomplish?
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