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Rough Trade - Diamond Industry Still Funding Bloody Conflict

Previously filed under: Africa, Global Economy
The global diamond trade is continuing to fund vicious civil wars despite international efforts to blacklist 'conflict diamonds'.

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Alternatives to the Food Crisis

All Africa - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 08:15
In last week's Pambazuka News, Ian Angus looked at the causes of the food crisis. This week, he argues that alternatives to the food crisis must by their very nature be informed by alternatives to global capitalism.

New Fears on Long-Term Global Oil Supplies

New York Times - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 12:31
Concerns intensified after reports that the International Energy Agency might reduce its assessment of the long-term world supply of crude oil.

U.N. Leader Sees Myanmar Cyclone Devastation

New York Times - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 10:39
Ban Ki-moon had a firsthand look at some of the damage as a program of international aid gained momentum.

After gaffe, Democrats planning to redo farm bill

The Associated Press - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 05:00
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats are picking up the pieces after an embarrassing technical gaffe that delayed a triumphant rejection of President Bush's veto of a massive farm bill....

China Earthquake Pushes Tibet to Sidelines

New York Times - Thu, 05/22/2008 - 06:40
Tibetan opponents of Beijing are struggling to compete with China’s growing diplomatic and economic clout.

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