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BRAZIL: Pres. Candidates Not Risking Economic Surprises
- Inter Press Service
Not the leftists, not the social democrats, not the greens. Ideological differences aside, the three leading candidates for the Brazilian presidency are singing the same tune on the economy: no surprises, no market shake-ups.
U.S. Defence Spending Far Outpaces Rest of the World
- Inter Press Service
The United States continues to lead the world in defence spending, according to a new report released Thursday by the Centre for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, a U.S.-based non-partisan research organisation.
Fighting Off Criticism, IWC Looks to Rein in Whaling
- Inter Press Service
It may seem odd that an outright ban on whaling would not be the most effective way to prevent the controversial practice, but that is exactly what the International Whaling Commission is betting on.
Obama Security Strategy Stresses Economy, Multilateralism
- Inter Press Service
In his first National Security Strategy (NSS), President Barack Obama Thursday pledged to maintain Washington's 'military superiority' but stressed that the persistence of the nation's global power will depend more on the health of its domestic economy and international cooperation.
SOUTH AFRICA: Will Soccer World Cup Attract Human Traffickers?
- Inter Press Service
A fierce debate has erupted over claims that the 2010 Soccer World Cup will fuel the trafficking of women from African and other countries to South Africa for sexual exploitation during the cup, which starts on Jun 11.
Universal Education an Empty Promise for Liberia's Girls
- Inter Press Service
In a small office tucked behind the stairwell in Liberia’s Ministry of Education, the once-proud staff of the Girls’ Education Unit appear defeated.
Rise of the 'Flexions'
- Inter Press Service
In 2005, ahead of the G8 summit in Gleneagles, Irish rock star and philanthropist Bono dedicated a concert to Harvard economist Jeffrey Sachs for his services to global poverty alleviation.
MEXICO: Women Electrical Workers at Centre of Struggle for Jobs
- Inter Press Service
'Our male coworkers have had to acknowledge it: we have worked side by side in this struggle,' says Emilia Peña, describing the role of women in driving forward the battle waged by thousands of workers to reopen a state power company in Mexico.
Tougher Exchange Rules Breed Unease in Venezuela
- Inter Press Service
The Venezuelan government put a chokehold on the foreign exchange system by closing down the 'parallel' currency market, which in a country so heavily dependent on imports may stifle an economy already plagued by recession, inflation and shortages of certain products.
Peruvian Congress Calls in Debt from U.S. Oil Executive
- Inter Press Service
The Peruvian Congress has opened proceedings to demand that U.S. businessman William Kallop pay the Treasury 482.2 million dollars -- taxes on the 900-million-dollar sale of a petroleum company and other debts to the government.
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