Capitalism's Woes Cheered at World Social Forum The New York Times | Filed at 1:28 a.m. ET | PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) -- Leftists are pouring into town to rail against freewheeling capitalism during the World Social Forum, gleefully cheering the humbling of bankers and business titans by the global economic meltdown. | At the opening of the five-day event, some 25...
The decline of social democracy in Europe Deccan Herald By Ignacio Ramonet, IPS | Recent elections demonstrated that European social democracy no longer appeals to voters. | Ideas die too. The cemetery of political parties overflows with the remains of organisations that at one time ignited passions and r...
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China boosts social spending, targets minorities Houston Chronicle | BEIJING - China's government pushed ahead Friday with plans to strengthen economic growth while dampening social tensions, introducing a budget intended to narrow a rich-poor gap and bring growth to rebellious ethnic areas. | In a speech that is Ch...
China boosts social spending, targets minorities Philadelphia Daily News | CHARLES HUTZLER | The Associated Press | BEIJING - China's government pushed ahead Friday with plans to strengthen economic growth while dampening social tensions, introducing a budget intended to narrow a rich-poor gap and bring growth to rebellio...
American Cancer Society Revises Guidelines On Testing For Prostate Cancer Hartford Courant New guidelines released Wednesday stress the importance of telling patients about the uncertainties, risks and benefits of getting screened for , a reflection in part of conflicting data about whether the tests themselves save lives. | Much about the...
Elle Macpherson returns to catwalk as Paris embraces Aussie curves The Daily Telegraph Australia | SUPERMODEL Elle Macpherson proved she is the queen of curves during her surprise return to the catwalk in Paris. | The 46-year-old was joined by fellow Aussie beauties Catherine McNeil and rising star Julia Nobis in the Louis Vuitton autumn 2010 show today. | With Macpherson and McNeil's curves on full display in retro inspired garments, their ap...
Hillary Deploys a Friend in the Fight for Women's Rights The Daily Beast | Former Clinton Chief of Staff Melanne Verveer, a featured speaker at The Daily Beast’s Women in the World summit, now trots the globe as the Obama administration’s point-person on women’s issues. Sandra McElwaine talks to her about her latest undertaking. | When Hillary Clinton asked her close friend and former Chief of Staff Me...
