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PAKISTAN-LABOUR: U.S. Football Firms Try to Fight Child Labour
U.S. activists are praising an agreement by the major football manufacturers to fight child labour in Pakistan, but warn that the steps taken so far may do little to prevent thousands of children from stitching balls for export./IPS BULLETIN OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS/ UNITED STATES: Is Capitalism Sacred?
With the approach of another millenium, the twin publishing forces of capitalism and Christianity reign triumphant on the bookshelves of the United States./IPS BULLETIN OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS/ GERMANY: Bonn Tries to Lower Heat on Scientology Flap
When Germany's state minister for foreign affairs arrived last week in the United States, the envoy planned trips to the United Nations, Washington -- and, perhaps most importantly, Hollywood./IPS ENVIRONMENT BULLETIN/ ENVIRONMENT: NGOs Blast Plans for Forestry Convention as Premature
A push by several governments for a U.N. convention to protect forests is ill-timed and could actually pave the way for a legal instrument that does harm to forestry conservation, dozens of environmental groups are arguing.AFRICA-REFUGEES: Humanitarian Groups Urge U.N. Action in Great Lakes Region
The United Nations must begin to plan for fresh intervention in Central Africa's Great Lakes region, or else suffer from yet another bloodbath in the area, three major humanitarian aid groups told the U.N. Security Council Wednesday.GERMANY-RELIGION: Bonn Tries to Lower Heat on Scientology Flap
When Germany's state minister for foreign affairs arrived last week in the United States, the envoy planned trips to the United Nations, Washington -- and, perhaps most importantly, Hollywood.BOOKS-RELIGION: Is Capitalism Sacred?
With the approach of another millenium, the twin publishing forces of capitalism and Christianity reign triumphant on the bookshelves of the United States.ENVIRONMENT: NGOs Blast Plans for Forestry Convention as Premature
A push by several governments for a U.N. convention to protect forests is ill-timed and could actually pave the way for a legal instrument that does harm to forestry conservation, dozens of environmental groups are arguing.AFRICA-FINANCE: African Women Fear Microcredit Talks Excluded Them
The recently ended Microcredit Summit in Washington sparked excitement among many microcredit and non-governmental groups in the developing world -- but also prompted worries among African women that they were being left out.UNITED STATES: Disputed Black Panther Case Comes Up After 25 Years
A former leader of the radical Black Panther Party jailed on a murder charge has a chance to prove his oft-repeated claims of innocence, 25 years after he was first found guilty.BURMA-FINANCE: Oil Company Digs In Heels Despite Rangoon’s Record /RPT/
A California-based petroleum company is vowing to maintain and expand its operations in Burma, despite U.S. criticism of the ruling military regime there.BURMA-FINANCE: Oil Company Digs In Heels Despite Rangoon’s Record
A California-based petroleum company is vowing to maintain and expand its operations in Burma, despite U.S. criticism of the ruling military regime there.U.S.-PALESTINE: Marzook Case Places New Challenge for Washington
The decision by the political leader of Palestine's Islamist 'Hamas' organisation not to fight U.S. extradition proceedings is both a victory and a dangerous hot potato for the White House.UNITED STATES: Corporations Find the Ideal Worker — in Prison /RPT/
They make your hotel reservations by phone in New Mexico, they stitch blue jeans in Oregon, and they can even make golf balls for you in Hawaii. They're U.S. prisoners, and they could be the new face of U.S. labour, some prison analysts warn.UNITED STATES: Corporations Find the Ideal Worker — in Prison
They make your hotel reservations by phone in New Mexico, they stitch blue jeans in Oregon, and they can even make golf balls for you in Hawaii. They're U.S. prisoners, and they could be the new face of U.S. labour, some prison analysts warn./ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTE/
It's been a strange few months for musicals. First Tom Hanks directs a movie about a Beatles-style group in 'That Thing You Do!', next Madonna stars as Evita Peron -- and now, suddenly, Woody Allen has decided to become the next Fred Astaire.ZAIRE-U.N.: Officials Tread Carefully as Zaire Mounts Offensive /REPEATING/
The Zairean government's increasing efforts to retake an eastern swathe of the country held by rebels has put U.N. officials in a bind as they scramble to ease tensions in central Africa.RUSSIA-CHECHNYA: U.S. Representative Is Confident of Unity
Regardless of the victor, Chechnya's elections on Monday will pave the way for national unity and international recognition, the Chechen rebel movement's U.S. representative says.UNITED NATIONS-U.S.: Annan, Clinton Agree, but Tensions Linger
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has enjoyed a warm greeting from U.S. President Bill Clinton and other top officials on a three-day visit to Washington, but U.S.- U.N. relations may not prove to be so friendly in the long term.UNITED NATIONS-U.S.: Annan, Clinton Agree, but Tensions Linger
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has enjoyed a warm greeting from U.S. President Bill Clinton and other top officials on a three-day visit to Washington, but U.S.- U.N. relations may not prove to be so friendly in the long term.RUSSIA-U.S.: Russian General Adjusts Image to Woo United States
Russian General Alexander Lebed, depicted until recently in the United States as a nationalist and authoritarian, has stepped up his charm offensive to prove to politicians and investors here that he could be their man.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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