The deadly collapse of Bangladesh’s Rana Plaza factory building may have sparked a flurry of fire and building-safety reforms, but garment workers continue to struggle … Bangladeshi Workers Struggle Against Climate of Fear, IntimidationRead more
Neocolonialism
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5 Die in Protest Against Gold Mine Owned by U.S. Firm, Newmont
Peru, where the government has declared a state of emergency in the mountain region of Cajamarca. Thousands gathered in recent days to protest the expansion … 5 Die in Protest Against Gold Mine Owned by U.S. Firm, NewmontRead more
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Closing the airspace to a booked presidential flight
Julian Assange talking: Let’s go back to 2013. There was a worldwide manhunt for Edward Snowden—at a particular moment in time, the largest manhunt the … Closing the airspace to a booked presidential flightRead more
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Obama’s Scramble for Africa
They call it the New Spice Route, an homage to the medieval trade network that connected Europe, Africa, and Asia, even if today’s “spice road” … Obama’s Scramble for AfricaRead more
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U.S.-Backed Right-Wing Groups to Oust Elected Government
Venezuela, where at least six people have died in recent days during a series of anti-government protests. On Wednesday, a local beauty queen died of … U.S.-Backed Right-Wing Groups to Oust Elected GovernmentRead more
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US role in Rwandan Genocide
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwCAv3J6Lf0&rel=0] the 1994 genocide did not come from the blue. Of course there were raids of Tutsi group RPF, which was based in Uganda. It … US role in Rwandan GenocideRead more
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King Leopold’s Ghost
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. He was the first democratically elected leader of what is now known as … King Leopold’s GhostRead more