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Burma: Investors Need Robust Rights Safeguards, Says HRW

Albany Tribune — Sat, 25 May 2013 20:14:07 +0000

American companies investing in Burma should not let new US government reporting requirements lull them into complacency on human rights concerns, said Human Rights Watch. The US “Reporting...

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WHO To Help Saudi Arabia Probe Coronavirus Before Haj

Arab News — Sat, 25 May 2013 20:10:11 +0000

The World Health Organization said yesterday it would help Saudi Arabia dig deeper into deadly outbreaks of a new SARS-like virus to draw up advice ahead of the annual Haj. The UN agency, which is...

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Potatoes Provide One Of Best Nutritional Values Per Penny

Albany Tribune — Sat, 25 May 2013 20:06:11 +0000

A frequently expressed concern in the ongoing public health debate is the lack of affordability of fresh vegetables, especially those that are nutrient dense. A new study, “Vegetable Cost...

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Syria As A Game-Changer: US Political Impotence In The Middle East – OpEd

Ramzy Baroud — Sat, 25 May 2013 20:01:25 +0000

By Ramzy Baroud In an article published May 15, 2013, American historical social scientist Immanuel Wallerstein wrote, “Nothing illustrates more the limitations of Western power than the internal...

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Associate Of Convicted Arms Dealer Bout Extradited To US

Ria Novosti — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:51:09 +0000

Australia extradited to the United States a man accused of working with Russian national Viktor Bout, convicted in 2011 of arms trafficking, Manhattan U.S. Attorney said Friday. Richard Ammar...

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EPA Ammunition Ban Blocked By Federal Court

Jim Kouri — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:48:05 +0000

A federal court on Thursday halted an effort by the Environmental Protection Agency to ban all ammunition containing lead, much to the dismay of gun control groups hoping to use environmentalism to...

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Portland Fire & Rescue Responds To Two House Fires Last Night

Albany Tribune — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:43:54 +0000

On Friday, at 8:45 pm, Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire at 5625 N Denver Avenue. Engine 24 (Overlook/Swan Island) arrived at 8:48pm and found smoke coming from the front door and...

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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio Ruled To Unfairly Target Latinos

VOA — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:39:18 +0000

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that an Arizona sheriff known for his tough policies has been singling out Latinos in immigration patrols and traffic stops. U.S. District Judge Murray Snow ruled...

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Obama: Giving Thanks To Our Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day – Transcript

Albany Tribune — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:33:01 +0000

In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country. The President said that...

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MI5 Tried To Recruit London Attack Suspect – Video

VOR — Sat, 25 May 2013 07:37:34 +0000

UK security service MI5 tried to recruit London attack suspect Michael Adebolajo about six months ago, the suspect’s friend has said. The friend, Abu Nusaybah, told the BBC that Adebolajo, who was...

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