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The Andean Connection: Tracking the Drug War’s Coca Leaves and Failed Policies
Members of an anti-narcotics police unit secure the perimeter of a coca field in a remote area of the Alto Huallaga Valley where eradication efforts were underway in Peru, …
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Heavy Fighting Reported in Libya; Rebels Encircle Tripoli
With a tank concealed under trees, rebel fighters prepare to engage in battle against forces loyal to Col. Moammar Gadhafi in the city of Zawiya, Libya, Aug. 19, 2011. …
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Verizon Workers Plan to End Strike, Agreeing to Revive Talks Toward a Contract
Leaders of the unions that have been on strike against Verizon Communications announced on Saturday that they were ending the walkout even though the two sides had not reached …
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Organizer of Stop the Tar Sands Protest Arrested, Coverage Cut Off
Less than two hours after the sit in protesting the XL Pipeline began outside the White House, Bill McKibben has been arrested. The online live reporting of …
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Caught on Tape: Bank of America’s Director of Public Policy Tells Rick Perry “We’ll Help You Out“
A top Bank of America executive was caught on camera yesterday whispering to Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX), “Bank of America. We’ll help you out,” as the GOP presidential candidate attended New …
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Argentina: One Poor Woman Who Feeds Thousands
Buenos Aires - The endeavour gave a deeper meaning to her life and turned her into an internationally recognised community organiser. Nevertheless, the real wish of Margarita Barrientos is …
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As Rebels Encircle Tripoli, Qaddafi’s Hold Seems to Slip
Zawiyah, Libya - Rebels encircled the beleaguered Libyan capital on Saturday, claiming to have taken major towns to its east, west and south, leaving only the NATO-patrolled sea to …
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Environmentalists Put Obama to Test on Climate Over Pipeline Plan
Washington - Ranchers from Nebraska, people in car caravans from California and hundreds of others plan to hold daily sit-ins at the White House starting Saturday, protesting against a …
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Egypt and Israel Back Away From Sinai Crisis as Egyptian Ambassador is Withdrawn
Cairo - Diplomats scrambled to avert a crisis in relations between Egypt and Israel on Saturday, and the Israeli government issued a rare statement of regret for the killing …
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‘West Memphis Three’ Released in Rare Plea Deal
Damien Echols, one of the three men known as the West Memphis Three. (Photo: Steve Hebert / The New York Times) Jonesboro, Ark. - The end, if …