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Globalization/Corporatization Archives

January 1, 2006

"Reforms" Claim Their Usual Dead in Maharashtra

1/01/06 Sainath, CounterPunch, "Reforms" Claim Their Usual Dead in Maharashtra - Farm Suicides in Vidharbha

Posted on January 1, 2006 7:51 AM |

January 2, 2006

Palm oil industry blamed for abuse of orangutans

1/02/06 Taylor, Independent, Palm oil industry blamed for abuse of orangutans

Posted on January 2, 2006 8:44 PM |

January 7, 2006

World Bank Suspends Loans to Chad Over Use of Oil Money

1/07/05 Dugger, NYT, World Bank Suspends Loans to Chad Over Use of Oil Money

Posted on January 7, 2006 9:36 AM |

January 9, 2006

Status of W.T.O. Protesters Is Thorny Issue in Hong Kong

1/09/06 Bradsher, NYT, Status of W.T.O. Protesters Is Thorny Issue in Hong Kong

Posted on January 9, 2006 6:12 AM |

January 13, 2006

World Social Forum: US Activists Study Bolivarian Revolution

1/13/06 Stapp, IPS, World Social Forum: US Activists Study Bolivarian Revolution

Posted on January 13, 2006 9:23 AM |

Chad oil account frozen

1/13/06 Al Jazeera, Chad oil account frozen

Posted on January 13, 2006 10:07 PM |

January 14, 2006

Wealth Grows, but Health Care Withers in China

1/14/06 French, NYT, Wealth Grows, but Health Care Withers in China

Posted on January 14, 2006 9:28 AM |

January 17, 2006

Waiting for water in SA townships

1/17/06 Biles, BBC, Waiting for water in SA townships

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:14 AM |

Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

1/17/06 Howden, Independent, Shell may pull out of Niger Delta after 17 die in boat raid

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:21 AM |

VIETNAM: Wildcat Strikes Pay Off

1/17/06 Glanz & Nguyen, IPS, VIETNAM: Wildcat Strikes Pay Off

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:28 AM |

Evo-lutionary challenge

1/17/06 Guardian, Evo-lutionary challenge

Posted on January 17, 2006 7:29 AM |

January 18, 2006

World Social Forum: The Great Debate in a Land of Change

1/18/06 Marquez, IPS, World Social Forum: The Great Debate in a Land of Change

Posted on January 18, 2006 8:12 PM |

January 19, 2006

Europe 'favouring trade deals over human rights'

1/19/06 Buncombe, Independent, Europe 'favouring trade deals over human rights'

Posted on January 19, 2006 8:18 PM |

Backstory: Sleepless in Spain: The siesta recedes

1/19/06 Llana, CSM, Backstory: Sleepless in Spain: The siesta recedes

Posted on January 19, 2006 8:29 PM |

January 20, 2006

Fatal Clash at Mill Site Shows Perils of India's Rise

1/20/06 Sengupta, NYT, Fatal Clash at Mill Site Shows Perils of India's Rise

Posted on January 20, 2006 7:04 AM |

Nigeria unions' oil region threat

1/20/06 BBC, Nigeria unions' oil region threat

Posted on January 20, 2006 7:15 AM |

January 22, 2006

Saving Small Farmers

1/19/06 Kaptur, Nation, Saving Small Farmers

Posted on January 22, 2006 5:46 PM |

January 24, 2006

World Economic Forum: "Police Occupation" of Davos Forces Protesters to Act Nationwide

1/24/06 Capdevilia, IPS, World Economic Forum: "Police Occupation" of Davos Forces Protesters to Act Nationwide

Posted on January 24, 2006 9:33 AM |

January 25, 2006

Trade secrecy

1/25/06 Eagleton, Guardian, Trade secrecy

Posted on January 25, 2006 6:07 AM |

January 26, 2006

'Suicide Seeds' Could Spell Death of Peasant Agriculture, UN Meeting Told

1/26/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, 'Suicide Seeds' Could Spell Death of Peasant Agriculture, UN Meeting Told

Posted on January 26, 2006 11:21 PM |

January 27, 2006

Ethical shopping: The Red Revolution

1/27/06 Milmo, Independent, Ethical shopping: The Red Revolution

Posted on January 27, 2006 11:28 PM |

January 28, 2006

In Face of Rural Unrest, China Rolls Out Reforms

1/28/06 Cody, Wa. Post, In Face of Rural Unrest, China Rolls Out Reforms

Posted on January 28, 2006 8:50 AM |

New deadline for world trade deal

1/28/06 Weber, BBC, New deadline for world trade deal

Posted on January 28, 2006 8:54 AM |

January 29, 2006

WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Series of Global Protests to Begin in March

1/29/06 Marquez, IPS, WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Series of Global Protests to Begin in March

Posted on January 29, 2006 6:41 AM |

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Alternative Approaches to Water Management

1/29/06 Capedevila, IPS, WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Alternative Approaches to Water Management

Posted on January 29, 2006 6:42 AM |

January 30, 2006

UN unveils plan to release untapped wealth of...$7 trillion

1/30/06 Thornton, Independent, UN unveils plan to release untapped wealth of...$7 trillion (and solve the world's problems at a stroke)

Posted on January 30, 2006 6:35 AM |

MALAYSIA: Privatisation by Other Names

1/30/06 Netto, IPS, MALAYSIA: Privatisation by Other Names

Posted on January 30, 2006 6:39 AM |

January 31, 2006

Mali farmers reject GM crops as attack on their way of life

1/31/06 Mali, Independent, Mali farmers reject GM crops as attack on their way of life

Posted on January 31, 2006 10:43 PM |

February 1, 2006

Loan for Foreign Mining in Ghana Approved

2/01/06 Dugger, NYT, Loan for Foreign Mining in Ghana Approved

Posted on February 1, 2006 10:03 PM |

February 2, 2006

India launches anti-poverty deal

2/02/06 BBC, India launches anti-poverty deal

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:44 AM |

US Congress scraps cotton subsidy

2/02/06 BBC, US Congress scraps cotton subsidy

Posted on February 2, 2006 6:46 AM |

February 3, 2006

It Takes More Than Free Trade to End Poverty

2/03/06 Stiglitz, Independent, It Takes More Than Free Trade to End Poverty

Posted on February 3, 2006 7:18 AM |

Indigenous People Fight for Their Rights

2/03/06 Osava, IPS, Indigenous People Fight for Their Rights

Posted on February 3, 2006 9:01 AM |

February 5, 2006

Free Trade or Free Speech? The Price of Globalization

2/05/06 Ramakrishnan, CounterPunch, Free Trade or Free Speech? The Price of Globalization

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:04 AM |

Universities threaten to boycott Coca-Cola over Colombia record

2/05/06 Townsend, Independent, Universities threaten to boycott Coca-Cola over Colombia record

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:17 AM |

Falling Global Prices Make Cotton Unattractive

2/05/06 Quattara, IPS, Falling Global Prices Make Cotton Unattractive

Posted on February 5, 2006 9:27 AM |

February 6, 2006

Trade Ruling Is Expected to Favor Biotech Food

2/06/06 Pollack, NYT, Trade Ruling Is Expected to Favor Biotech Food

Posted on February 6, 2006 6:30 AM |

February 7, 2006

Lesotho starves in rich SA's shadow

2/07/06 BBC, Lesotho starves in rich SA's shadow

Posted on February 7, 2006 6:18 AM |

Indian Water Activists Launch Anti-Privatization Campaign

2/07/06 Kumar, OneWorld, Indian Water Activists Launch Anti-Privatization Campaign

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:03 PM |

GM food must be allowed into Europe, WTO rules

2/07/06 Castle, Independent, GM food must be allowed into Europe, WTO rules

Posted on February 7, 2006 9:25 PM |

February 8, 2006

Wolfowitz Packing World Bank With Cronies

2/08/06 Wa. Post, Wolfowitz Packing World Bank With Cronies

Posted on February 8, 2006 8:05 PM |

Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

2/08/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

Posted on February 8, 2006 9:07 PM |

Muttering at the World Bank

2/08/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Muttering at the World Bank

Posted on February 8, 2006 10:23 PM |

February 9, 2006

WTO Biotech Ruling Reveals Special Interests, Say Critics

2/09/06 Mekay, IPS, WTO Biotech Ruling Reveals Special Interests, Say Critics

Posted on February 9, 2006 4:52 AM |

World Bank's Wolfowitz on the defence

2/09/06 Blustein, Toronto Star, World Bank's Wolfowitz on the defence also Houton Chronicle

Posted on February 9, 2006 8:00 PM |

February 10, 2006

Rough Trade: Diamond Industry Still Funding Bloody Conflicts in Africa

2/10/06 Lelbie, Independent, Rough Trade: Diamond Industry Still Funding Bloody Conflicts in Africa

Posted on February 10, 2006 10:09 PM |

February 12, 2006

When globalization leaves people behind

2/12/06 Watkins, IHT, When globalization leaves people behind

Posted on February 12, 2006 8:59 AM |

February 13, 2006

'Only God knows how we will survive'

2/13/06 Vasagar, Guardian, 'Only God knows how we will survive'

Posted on February 13, 2006 6:20 AM |

February 14, 2006

Family Farmers Oppose Subsidies, Urge Plan to Save Homesteads

2/14/06 Kyriakou & Markovits, OneWorld, Family Farmers Oppose Subsidies, Urge Plan to Save Homesteads

Posted on February 14, 2006 6:20 AM |

February 16, 2006

Outsourcing Is Climbing Skills Ladder

2/16/06 Lohr, NYT, Outsourcing Is Climbing Skills Ladder

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:40 AM |

Zimbabwe clears debt to stay in IMF

2/16/06 Al Jazeera, Zimbabwe clears debt to stay in IMF

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:54 AM |

Status of US brands slips globally among teens

2/16/06 Collins, CSM, Status of US brands slips globally among teens

Posted on February 16, 2006 5:54 AM |

US Lawmakers Question Foreign Management of US Ports

2/16/06 Jones, CNSNews, US Lawmakers Question Foreign Management of US Ports

Posted on February 16, 2006 10:30 PM |

February 17, 2006

Weathering the Globalization Storm

2/17/06 Baroud, CounterPunch, Weathering the Globalization Storm

Posted on February 17, 2006 7:13 AM |

February 18, 2006

U.S. Free Traders Retreat on UAE Ports Deal

2/18/06 Mekay, IPS, U.S. Free Traders Retreat on UAE Ports Deal

Posted on February 18, 2006 7:37 AM |

Fear Escalates on Foreign Control of Ports

2/18/06 Bridis, Houston Chron, Fear Escalates on Foreign Control of Ports

Posted on February 18, 2006 10:30 PM |

Fear Escalates on Foreign Control of Ports

2/18/06 Bridis, Houston Chron, Fear Escalates on Foreign Control of Ports

Posted on February 18, 2006 10:30 PM |

February 19, 2006

RIP the WTO 'if we don't secure a deal'

2/19/06 Elliott, Independent, RIP the WTO 'if we don't secure a deal'

Posted on February 19, 2006 7:59 AM |

Soaring Suicides in Vidharbha

2/19/06 Sainath, CP, Soaring Suicides in Vidharbha

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:05 AM |

WTO vs. Europe

2/19/06 Tokar, CP, WTO vs. Europe

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:07 AM |

Privatizing the World Bank?

2/19/06 Khoon, CP, Privatizing the World Bank?

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:07 AM |

The Case for Fewer but Stronger Currencies

2/19/06 Gross, NYT, The Case for Fewer but Stronger Currencies

Posted on February 19, 2006 8:28 AM |

February 20, 2006

Privatizing the World Bank?

2/20/06 Choon, ZNet, Privatizing the World Bank?

Posted on February 20, 2006 7:45 PM |

Chinese shoes draw Mandelson into new tariff tussle

2/20/06 Gow, Guardian, Chinese shoes draw Mandelson into new tariff tussle

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:23 PM |

US move to block takeover of P&O on security grounds

2/20/06 Teather, Guardian, US move to block takeover of P&O on security grounds

Posted on February 20, 2006 10:27 PM |

February 21, 2006

Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

2/21/06 Mouawad, NYT, Violence in Nigeria Sends Oil Higher

Posted on February 21, 2006 6:01 AM |

February 22, 2006

Bush aides' business ties to Arab firm

2/22/06 McCauliff, NY Daily, Bush aides' business ties to Arab firm

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:35 PM |

Bush nominated executive from Dubai port company eyed for U.S. ports to Maritime post

2/22/06 Burns, AP, Bush nominated executive from Dubai port company eyed for U.S. ports to Maritime post

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:37 PM |

Strife deepens over port security

2/22/06 Marks, CSM, Strife deepens over port security

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:39 PM |

World Bank Goes Into the Global Crafts Business

2/22/06 Mui, Wa. Post, World Bank Goes Into the Global Crafts Business

Posted on February 22, 2006 10:43 PM |

February 23, 2006

Dubaigate Deconstructed

2/23/06 Feldman, CP, Dubaigate Deconstructed

Posted on February 23, 2006 9:16 PM |

February 24, 2006

Arab Firm Offers to Delay Deal On Seaports

2/24/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Arab Firm Offers to Delay Deal On Seaports

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:44 PM |

A Ship Already Sailed

2/24/06 Romero & Timmons, NYT, A Ship Already Sailed

Posted on February 24, 2006 9:56 PM |

Powerful and Poor Lock Horns Over How to Run UN

2/24/06 Rivzi, OneWorld, Powerful and Poor Lock Horns Over How to Run UN

Posted on February 24, 2006 10:32 PM |

Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

2/24/06 BBC, Shell told to pay Nigeria's Ijaw

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:02 PM |

El Salvador in US free trade deal

2/24/06 BBC, El Salvador in US free trade deal

Posted on February 24, 2006 11:11 PM |

February 25, 2006

Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

2/25/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, Nigerian Christians Burn Corpses

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:00 PM |

Armed Group Shuts Down Part of Nigeria's Oil Output

2/25/06 Polgreen, NYT, Armed Group Shuts Down Part of Nigeria's Oil Output

Posted on February 25, 2006 11:14 PM |

February 26, 2006

Gaps in Security Stretch From Model Port in Dubai to U.S.

2/26/06 Fattah & Lipton, NYT, Gaps in Security Stretch From Model Port in Dubai to U.S.

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:13 AM |

Business View: America can't afford to alienate its Arab friends

2/26/06 Nisse, Independent, Business View: America can't afford to alienate its Arab friends

Posted on February 26, 2006 8:41 AM |

UAE terminal takeover extends to 21 ports

2/26/06 Hess, UPI, UAE terminal takeover extends to 21 ports

Posted on February 26, 2006 9:55 PM |

February 27, 2006

Double Standards on Foreign Owners - Amdocs vs. DP World

2/27/06 Rajiva, CP, Double Standards on Foreign Owners - Amdocs vs. DP World

Posted on February 27, 2006 8:23 PM |

Is ethical living practical?

2/27/06 Finnigan, Independent, Is ethical living practical?

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:43 PM |

At ports, security vs. trade

2/27/06 Marks, CSM, At ports, security vs. trade

Posted on February 27, 2006 9:58 PM |

February 28, 2006

Media Treadmill Blackout On Key Issues Of Port Story

2/28/06 Jones & Watson, Prison Planet, Media Treadmill Blackout On Key Issues Of Port Story

Posted on February 28, 2006 8:34 PM |

A Reversal of the Tide in India

2/28/06 Kalita, Wa. Post, A Reversal of the Tide in India

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:10 PM |

Refugee Crisis Grows as Darfur War Crosses a Border

2/28/06 Polgreen, NYT, Refugee Crisis Grows as Darfur War Crosses a Border

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:13 PM |

Nations Rebuild Barriers to Deals

2/28/06 Timmons, NYT, Nations Rebuild Barriers to Deals

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:16 PM |

Coast Guard Had Concerns About Ports Deal, Papers Show

2/28/06 Hulse & Sanger, NYT, Coast Guard Had Concerns About Ports Deal, Papers Show

Posted on February 28, 2006 10:21 PM |

March 1, 2006

CAFTA's Corpse Revived

3/01/06 Engler, Nation, CAFTA's Corpse Revived

Posted on March 1, 2006 6:20 AM |

New Concerns on Port Deal Are Raised in Congress

3/01/06 Hulse, NYT, New Concerns on Port Deal Are Raised in Congress

Posted on March 1, 2006 9:33 PM |

Ports Furor Is Old-Fashioned Protectionism With a French Accent

3/01/06 Pearlstein, Wa. Post, Ports Furor Is Old-Fashioned Protectionism With a French Accent

Posted on March 1, 2006 9:56 PM |

March 2, 2006

Papua New Guinea accused of ignoring illegal timber trade

3/02/06 Connor, Independent, Papua New Guinea accused of ignoring illegal timber trade

Posted on March 2, 2006 11:03 PM |

U.S. Reviewing 2nd Dubai Firm

3/02/06 Weisman & Schmidt, Wa. Post, U.S. Reviewing 2nd Dubai Firm

Posted on March 2, 2006 11:12 PM |

March 3, 2006

Bush Defends Outsourcing of Jobs During India Visit

3/03/06 Bumiller, NYT, Bush Defends Outsourcing of Jobs During India Visit

Posted on March 3, 2006 6:12 AM |

Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

3/03/06 Purefoy, Independent, Nigeria's civil war: Into the heart of darkness

Posted on March 3, 2006 6:38 AM |

P&O cleared as US launches fresh inquiry

3/03/06 Harrison, Independent, P&O cleared as US launches fresh inquiry

Posted on March 3, 2006 6:39 AM |

Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

3/02/06 Paez, IPS, Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

Posted on March 3, 2006 6:43 AM |

March 4, 2006

Halliburton Eyed for Dubai Ports Deal

3/04/06 Newsmax, Halliburton Eyed for Dubai Ports Deal

Posted on March 4, 2006 3:19 PM |

March 5, 2006

Death rules the delta in battle to control oil

3/05/06 Wiwa, Guardian, Death rules the delta in battle to control oil

Posted on March 5, 2006 8:44 PM |

Fairtrade: Shopping with a conscience

3/05/06 Independent, Fairtrade: Shopping with a conscience

Posted on March 5, 2006 8:49 PM |

March 6, 2006

In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

3/06/06 Timberg, Wa. Post, In Fight Over Oil-Rich Delta, Firepower Grows Sophisticated

Posted on March 6, 2006 6:11 AM |

March 8, 2006

World warned it must do better as 20m face threat of famine in Africa

3/08/06 Campbell, Guardian, World warned it must do better as 20m face threat of famine in Africa

Posted on March 8, 2006 10:05 PM |

We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water

3/08/06 Watkins, Guardian, We cannot tolerate children dying for a glass of water

Posted on March 8, 2006 10:06 PM |

U.S. Businesses Are Lining Up Behind Dubai

3/08/06 Timmons & Wayne, NYT, U.S. Businesses Are Lining Up Behind Dubai

Posted on March 8, 2006 10:23 PM |

House Agrees To Vote On Ports

3/08/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, House Agrees To Vote On Ports

Posted on March 8, 2006 10:30 PM |

March 9, 2006

TRADE: Time for the Collective 'Strip-Tease'

3/09/06 Suri, IPS, TRADE: Time for the Collective 'Strip-Tease'

Posted on March 9, 2006 8:43 AM |

March 10, 2006

Water policy 'fails world's poor'

3/10/06 Kinver, BBC, Water policy 'fails world's poor'

Posted on March 10, 2006 10:35 PM |

March 11, 2006

Port Deal's Political Fallout Not Over

3/11/06 Weisman, Wa. Post, Port Deal's Political Fallout Not Over

Posted on March 11, 2006 6:03 AM |

Conspicuous Consumption Shapes New Tokyo Skyline

3/11/06 Faiola, Wa. Post, Conspicuous Consumption Shapes New Tokyo Skyline

Posted on March 11, 2006 6:05 AM |

US, UAE defer free trade talks

3/11/06 Al Jazeera, US, UAE defer free trade talks

Posted on March 11, 2006 6:07 AM |

March 15, 2006

Dubai Firm Accused of Breaking Pledge to Divest Itself of U.S. Port Operations

3/15/06 Hemlock, Florida Sun-Sentinel, Dubai Firm Accused of Breaking Pledge to Divest Itself of U.S. Port Operations

Posted on March 15, 2006 12:38 PM |

March 16, 2006

Poorest Nations Hit Hardest by WTO Agenda, Study Finds

3/16/06 Mekay, IPS, Poorest Nations Hit Hardest by WTO Agenda, Study Finds

Posted on March 16, 2006 1:24 PM |

March 17, 2006

Thousands may starve in 'forgotten' Somalia crisis

3/17/06 Crilly, Independent, Thousands may starve in 'forgotten' Somalia crisis

Posted on March 17, 2006 8:20 AM |

Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

3/17/06 Independent, Four die in Papua as violence flares at American-run mine

Posted on March 17, 2006 8:22 AM |

Indonesians Arrested After Deadly Mining Protest

3/17/06 AP, Indonesians Arrested After Deadly Mining Protest

Posted on March 17, 2006 8:34 AM |

March 18, 2006

Chen supporters rally against China

3/18/06 Al Jazeera, Chen supporters rally against China

Posted on March 18, 2006 7:27 AM |

Foreign Firms a Mainstay Of Pentagon Contracting

3/18/06 McCarthy, Wa. Post, Foreign Firms a Mainstay Of Pentagon Contracting

Posted on March 18, 2006 7:58 AM |

March 21, 2006

Bolivia: Water is a human right

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia: Water is a human right

Posted on March 21, 2006 5:50 AM |

Depletion of Oceans Demands an End to Fishing Subsidies

3/21/06 Sharpless, Baltimore SUn, Depletion of Oceans Demands an End to Fishing Subsidies

Posted on March 21, 2006 12:25 PM |

March 22, 2006

How to beat US trade barriers

3/22/06 Guerin, Asia Times, How to beat US trade barriers

Posted on March 22, 2006 5:52 AM |

Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

3/22/06 Kyriakou, OneWorld, Groups Demand Water Rights, Cite Millions of Deaths

Posted on March 22, 2006 4:15 PM |

Don't Sell "Suicide Seeds", Activists Warn

3/22/06 Rizvi, IPS, Don't Sell "Suicide Seeds", Activists Warn

Posted on March 22, 2006 4:18 PM |

Ecuador declares state of emergency

3/22/06 Al Jazeera, Ecuador declares state of emergency

Posted on March 22, 2006 10:24 PM |

Big water companies quit poor countries

3/22/06 Vidal, Guardian, Big water companies quit poor countries

Posted on March 22, 2006 10:33 PM |

Caribbean's bittersweet new reality

3/22/06 Harman, CSM, Caribbean's bittersweet new reality

Posted on March 22, 2006 10:42 PM |

March 23, 2006

Privatisation: Government to sell off part of its 6.5bn stake in nuclear power firm

3/23/06 Harrison & Shah, Independent, Privatisation: Government to sell off part of its 6.5bn stake in nuclear power firm

Posted on March 23, 2006 4:54 AM |

US-run mine warned by Indonesia

3/23/06 BBC, US-run mine warned by Indonesia

Posted on March 23, 2006 5:11 AM |

Brain Drain Hits Poor Countries Hard

3/23/06 Capdevilla, IPS, Brain Drain Hits Poor Countries Hard

Posted on March 23, 2006 5:43 AM |

March 24, 2006

Intellectual Property Run Amok

March/April 2006, Jeffery, MoJo, Intellectual Property Run Amok

Posted on March 24, 2006 5:30 AM |

State Department Is Criticized for Purchasing Chinese PC's

3/24/06 Bradsher, NYT, State Department Is Criticized for Purchasing Chinese PC's

Posted on March 24, 2006 5:33 AM |

Bush gives no-bid contract for port security to Hong Kong company

3/24/06 Birdis & Solomon, CHB, Bush gives no-bid contract for port security to Hong Kong company

Posted on March 24, 2006 5:42 AM |

Terminator Seeds Suffer Defeat at Global Conference

3/24/06 Osava, IPS, Terminator Seeds Suffer Defeat at Global Conference

Posted on March 24, 2006 5:59 AM |

Local Action for Global Change

3/24/06 Osava, IPS, Local Action for Global Change

Posted on March 24, 2006 11:38 AM |

March 26, 2006

Retraining Laid-Off Workers, but for What?

3/26/06 Uchitelle, NYT, Retraining Laid-Off Workers, but for What?

Posted on March 26, 2006 5:57 AM |

March 27, 2006

Turning the Taps Back to the States

3/27/06 Reel, Wa. Post, Turning the Taps Back to the States

Posted on March 27, 2006 10:04 PM |

Vague Law and Hard Lobbying Add Up to Billions for Big Oil

4/37/06 Andrews, NYT, Vague Law and Hard Lobbying Add Up to Billions for Big Oil

Posted on March 27, 2006 10:06 PM |

March 28, 2006

Creating a Network Against Biopiracy

3/28/06 Osava, IPS, Creating a Network Against Biopiracy

Posted on March 28, 2006 7:51 AM |

Brazil's Lula Lashes Out At Rich Nations

3/27/06 Rizvi, IPS, Brazil's Lula Lashes Out At Rich Nations

Posted on March 28, 2006 7:52 AM |

March 30, 2006

Control Of 11 Schools Seized

3/30/06 Anderson, Wa. Post, Control Of 11 Schools Seized

Posted on March 30, 2006 6:06 AM |

Putting the Gene Back in the Bottle

3/29/06 Rizvi, IPS, Putting the Gene Back in the Bottle

Posted on March 30, 2006 6:17 AM |

March 31, 2006

No Mas! No More!

3/31/06 Mulvaney, Nation, No Mas! No More!

Posted on March 31, 2006 8:39 AM |

April 1, 2006

Biodiversity: Environmentalists, Indigenous People Disappointed by COP8

4/01/06 Osava, IPS, Biodiversity: Environmentalists, Indigenous People Disappointed by COP8

Posted on April 1, 2006 8:03 AM |

April 2, 2006

A Tough Talker Woos Peru's Poor

4/02/06 Reel, Wa. Post, A Tough Talker Woos Peru's Poor

Posted on April 2, 2006 8:44 AM |

Commodities Trade Can Cut Poverty

4/02/06 Bianchi, IPS, Commodities Trade Can Cut Poverty

Posted on April 2, 2006 8:45 AM |

April 3, 2006

Pulp Non-Fiction

4/03/06 Hearn, In These Times, Pulp Non-Fiction

Posted on April 3, 2006 8:32 PM |

April 6, 2006

World Bank's $1bn slap for India

4/06/06 Srivastava, Asia Times, World Bank's $1bn slap for India

Posted on April 6, 2006 9:57 PM |

IMF plan to relieve global imbalances

4/06/06 Thornton, Independent, IMF plan to relieve global imbalances

Posted on April 6, 2006 10:10 PM |

April 7, 2006

McDonald's Is Super-Sizing Destruction of Amazonia: Greenpeace

4/07/06 AFP, McDonald's Is Super-Sizing Destruction of Amazonia: Greenpeace

Posted on April 7, 2006 8:35 AM |

WHO asks Britain to stop poaching foreign doctors

4/07/06 Laurence, Independent, WHO asks Britain to stop poaching foreign doctors

Posted on April 7, 2006 9:58 PM |

April 8, 2006

Factory farms in Asia blamed for pandemic

4/08/06 Brown, Independent, Factory farms in Asia blamed for pandemic

Posted on April 8, 2006 8:30 AM |

Watchdog seeks lost Africa wealth

4/08/06 Lamani, BBC, Watchdog seeks lost Africa wealth

Posted on April 8, 2006 9:11 AM |

April 15, 2006

U.S. Farm Subsidies Hurting Africa's Development

4/15/06 Mulama, IPS, U.S. Farm Subsidies Hurting Africa's Development>A?

Posted on April 15, 2006 6:40 AM |

April 16, 2006

Chad Vows to Cut Oil in Feud With World Bank

4/16/06 AP, Chad Vows to Cut Oil in Feud With World Bank

Posted on April 16, 2006 6:31 AM |

April 17, 2006

Behind the Debate: Propelled to Protest, Driven to Migrate

4/17/06 Roig-Franzia, Wa. Post, Behind the Debate: Propelled to Protest, Driven to Migrate

Posted on April 17, 2006 6:54 AM |

Taming Global Capitalism Anew

4/17/06 Stiglitz, et al, Nation, Taming Global Capitalism Anew

Posted on April 17, 2006 8:37 AM |

April 20, 2006

Global Imbalances: Is globalization destined to fail?

4/20/06 Palley, IHT, Global Imbalances: Is globalization destined to fail?

Posted on April 20, 2006 6:09 AM |

April 21, 2006

Nigeria to settle Paris Club debt

4/21/06 BBC, Nigeria to settle Paris Club debt

Posted on April 21, 2006 7:32 AM |

Social Forum Points to Different Ways of Educating

4/21/06 Osava, IPS, Social Forum Points to Different Ways of Educating

Posted on April 21, 2006 7:33 AM |

IMF shake-up could reduce influence of UK

4/21/06 Thornton, Independent, IMF shake-up could reduce influence of UK

Posted on April 21, 2006 7:44 AM |

Coke Slammed at Shareholders Meeting for Practices in India

4/21/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, Coke Slammed at Shareholders Meeting for Practices in India

Posted on April 21, 2006 11:30 AM |

April 23, 2006

Borneo's palm oil politics

4/23/06 Harding, BBC, Borneo's palm oil politics

Posted on April 23, 2006 7:50 AM |

Exposed: life at factory that supplies our fashion stores

4/23/06 Mathiason, Observer, Exposed: life at factory that supplies our fashion stores

Posted on April 23, 2006 8:06 AM |

April 24, 2006

Tasmania: one forest, two camps

4/24/06 Nelson, CSM, Tasmania: one forest, two camps

Posted on April 24, 2006 10:12 PM |

April 25, 2006

Bushmen Survive Millennia - But Perhaps Not Modernity

4/25/06 Mseyamwa, IPS, Bushmen Survive Millennia -- But Perhaps Not Modernity

Posted on April 25, 2006 6:20 AM |

Open Sewers a Health and Environmental Risk

4/25/06 Valente, IPS, Open Sewers a Health and Environmental Risk

Posted on April 25, 2006 6:21 AM |

The Ten Worst Corporations of 2005

4/25/06 Mokhiber & Weissman, CommonDreams, The Ten Worst Corporations of 2005

Posted on April 25, 2006 8:30 PM |

World Bank accused of lying over funding to fight malaria

4/25/06 Laurence, Independent, World Bank accused of lying over funding to fight malaria

Posted on April 25, 2006 9:06 PM |

April 26, 2006

WTO arrives down on the farm in U.S.

4/26/06 Becker, IHT, WTO arrives down on the farm in U.S.

Posted on April 26, 2006 6:23 AM |

April 28, 2006

Second Class Workers

4/28/06 Fraerman, IPS, Second Class Workers

Posted on April 28, 2006 7:25 AM |

Clooney urges action as Sudanese aircraft attack villages in Darfur

5/28/06 Buncombe & Sengupta, Independent, Clooney urges action as Sudanese aircraft attack villages in Darfur

Posted on April 28, 2006 10:01 PM |

April 29, 2006

Dubai Firm Cleared to Buy Military Supplier

4/29/06 Blustein, Wa. Post, Dubai Firm Cleared to Buy Military Supplier

Posted on April 29, 2006 7:16 AM |

Fighting Colombia's Green War: Treasure of the emerald forest

4/29/06 Howden, Independent, Fighting Colombia's Green War: Treasure of the emerald forest

Posted on April 29, 2006 7:23 AM |

The real cost of a bag of salad: You pay 99p. Africa pays 50 litres of fresh water

4/29/06 Laurence, Independent, The real cost of a bag of salad: You pay 99p. Africa pays 50 litres of fresh water

Posted on April 29, 2006 7:23 AM |

Dubai makes waterfront plans

4/29/06 Rarick, IHT, Dubai makes waterfront plans

Posted on April 29, 2006 7:27 AM |

The die is caste for corporate India

4/29/06 Ramachandran, Asia Times, The die is caste for corporate India

Posted on April 29, 2006 7:28 AM |

April 30, 2006

Bhutan's happiness formula

4/30/06 BBC, Bhutan's happiness formula

Posted on April 30, 2006 6:37 AM |

May 1, 2006

The Case Against Coke

5/01/06 Blanding, Nation, The Case Against Coke

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:02 AM |

China's factories hit an unlikely shortage: labor

5/01/06 Montlake, CSM, China's factories hit an unlikely shortage: labor

Posted on May 1, 2006 6:31 AM |

May 2, 2006

Are U.S. Trade Policies & NAFTA Causing An Influx of Undocumented Workers in U.S.?

5/02/06 DemocracyNow, Are U.S. Trade Policies & NAFTA Causing An Influx of Undocumented Workers in U.S.?

Posted on May 2, 2006 9:08 PM |

May 3, 2006

Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

5/03/06 BBC, Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:23 AM |

Malnutrition kills 10 children every minute, says UN

5/03/06 Frith, Independent, Malnutrition kills 10 children every minute, says UN

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:29 AM |

Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

5/03/06 Webber, Independent, Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

Posted on May 3, 2006 6:30 AM |

May 4, 2006

Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

5/04/06 Polgreen & Brinkley, NYT, Biggest Rebel Faction in Darfur Poised to Sign Peace Deal

Posted on May 4, 2006 6:53 AM |

Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

5/04/06 Valente, IPS, Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

Posted on May 4, 2006 7:10 AM |

Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

5/04/06 Mekay, IPS, Chad Gets World Bank Over a Barrel

Posted on May 4, 2006 7:11 AM |

Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

5/04/06 BBC, Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:00 AM |

Serbia in crisis as EU halts trade talks

5/04/06 Castle, Independent, Serbia in crisis as EU halts trade talks

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:12 AM |

Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

5/04/06 Forero, NYT, Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

Posted on May 4, 2006 10:19 AM |

May 5, 2006

Our Dark Places

5/05/06 Jelly-Shapiro, MoJo, Our Dark Places

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:40 AM |

Galbraith on Globalization

5/05/06 Palley, MoJo, Galbraith on Globalization

Posted on May 5, 2006 6:42 AM |

Bolivia strikes gas deal

5/05/06 AL Jazeera, Bolivia strikes gas deal

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:02 AM |

The end of global child labour is 'within our reach', says UN agency

5/05/06 Castle, Independent, The end of global child labour is 'within our reach', says UN agency

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:08 AM |

South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

5/05/06 Weber, Independent, South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

Posted on May 5, 2006 7:09 AM |

May 6, 2006

How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

5/06/06 Glaister, Guardian, How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:39 AM |

Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

5/06/06 Cevallos, IPS, Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

Posted on May 6, 2006 6:56 AM |

Water for Bangladeshi protesters

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Water for Bangladeshi protesters

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:08 AM |

Cola wars simmer in India

5/06/06 Bhardwaj, Asia Times, Cola wars simmer in India

Posted on May 6, 2006 7:12 AM |

May 7, 2006

Evo Morales: The cuddly crusader

5/07/06 Mueller, Independent, Evo Morales: The cuddly crusader

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:54 AM |

The new kid in the barrio

5/07/06 Guardian, The new kid in the barrio

Posted on May 7, 2006 6:59 AM |

May 8, 2006

Vibrant Village Quieted As Salvadorans Go North

5/08/06 Azienman, Wa. Post, Vibrant Village Quieted As Salvadorans Go North

Posted on May 8, 2006 9:38 PM |

May 9, 2006

China's "Cancer Villages" Pay Heavy Price for Economic Progress

5/09/06 AFP, China's "Cancer Villages" Pay Heavy Price for Economic Progress

Posted on May 9, 2006 7:53 AM |

May 11, 2006

The world's riches and the poor: Dark side of the Gold Rush

5/11/06 Buncombe, Independent, The world's riches and the poor: Dark side of the Gold Rush

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:55 AM |

Bolivia 'won't pay compensation'

5/11/06 BBC, Bolivia 'won't pay compensation'

Posted on May 11, 2006 7:55 PM |

Fair Trade Fills Supermarket Shelves

5/11/06 Godoy, IPS, Fair Trade Fills Supermarket Shelves

Posted on May 11, 2006 8:01 PM |

May 12, 2006

Transnational Corporations Stand Condemned

5/12/06 Godoy, IPS, Transnational Corporations Stand Condemned

Posted on May 12, 2006 6:09 AM |

Morales attacks 'Western pillagers' at EU summit

5/12/06 Castle, Independent, Morales attacks 'Western pillagers' at EU summit

Posted on May 12, 2006 7:57 PM |

May 13, 2006

Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

5/13/06 Campbell, Guardian, Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

Posted on May 13, 2006 5:35 AM |

May 14, 2006

Zimbabwe's Inflation Rate Tops 1,000%

5/14/06 Hartnack, Wa. Post, Zimbabwe's Inflation Rate Tops 1,000%

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:45 AM |

Water firms make 2bn profit as drought hits UK

5/14/06 Jowitt, Observer, Water firms make 2bn profit as drought hits UK

Posted on May 14, 2006 6:58 AM |

May 16, 2006

EU subsidies deny Africa's farmers of their livelihood

5/16/06 Frith, Independent, EU subsidies deny Africa's farmers of their livelihood

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:31 AM |

Third World cash exodus 'points to laundering'

5/16/06 Thornton, Independent, Third World cash exodus 'points to laundering'

Posted on May 16, 2006 6:34 AM |

May 17, 2006

As Exchanges Pair Up, Some Ask Why

5/17/06 NYT, As Exchanges Pair Up, Some Ask Why

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:33 AM |

The Scariest Predators in the Corporate Jungle

5/17/06 Deen, Asian Tribune, The Scariest Predators in the Corporate Jungle

Posted on May 17, 2006 5:45 AM |

May 18, 2006

Micro-Finance, Macro Interest Rates

5/18/06 Samb, IPS, Micro-Finance, Macro Interest Rates

Posted on May 18, 2006 6:13 AM |

Globalization a la carte

5/18/06 Sabatier, IHT, Globalization a la carte

Posted on May 18, 2006 6:15 AM |

May 19, 2006

Oil producers fume at 'third world' profits grab

5/19/06 McNulty & Kilment, Financial Times, Oil producers fume at 'third world' profits grab

Posted on May 19, 2006 6:41 AM |

May 20, 2006

Future of Higher Education Is Divisive Topic for Panel

5/20/06 Dillon, NYT, Future of Higher Education Is Divisive Topic for Panel

Posted on May 20, 2006 6:41 AM |

May 21, 2006

What Exactly is "Development"?

5/21/06 Sainath, CounterPunch, What Exactly is "Development"?

Posted on May 21, 2006 6:27 AM |

May 22, 2006

Shell contests huge Nigeria fine

5/22/06 BBC, Shell contests huge Nigeria fine

Posted on May 22, 2006 6:15 AM |

India suicide alert as stocks crash

5/22/06 Al Jazeera, India suicide alert as stocks crash

Posted on May 22, 2006 6:26 AM |

May 23, 2006

Big Board Bids for Exchanges Across Europe

5/23/06 ANderson & Timmons, NYT, Big Board Bids for Exchanges Across Europe

Posted on May 23, 2006 6:21 AM |

Drug companies 'failing to meet health needs of world's poorest'

5/23/06 Laurence, Independent, Drug companies 'failing to meet health needs of world's poorest'

Posted on May 23, 2006 6:29 AM |

May 25, 2006

Stock Market Crash Blamed on Global Integration

5/25/06 Thakurta, IPS, Stock Market Crash Blamed on Global Integration

Posted on May 25, 2006 6:17 AM |

May 26, 2006

Global Anti-Poverty Plan Must Include Native Peoples

5/26/06 Rizvi, IPS, Global Anti-Poverty Plan Must Include Native Peoples

Posted on May 26, 2006 6:43 AM |

May 28, 2006

The Washington Post's Trouble with Numbers - Mexico After NAFTA

5/28/06 Sandronsky, CounterPunch, The Washington Post's Trouble with Numbers - Mexico After NAFTA

Posted on May 28, 2006 6:40 AM |

May 29, 2006

Somalis Brave a Sea of Perils for Jobs Abroad

5/29/06 Lacey, NYT, Somalis Brave a Sea of Perils for Jobs Abroad

Posted on May 29, 2006 6:50 AM |

May 30, 2006

Small Towns Tell a Cautionary Tale about the Private Control of Water

5/30/06 Reiterman, Guardian, Small Towns Tell a Cautionary Tale about the Private Control of Water

Posted on May 30, 2006 8:37 PM |

June 7, 2006

Colombia 'Most Dangerous' Place for Trade Unionists

6/07/06 Williams, Financial Times, Colombia 'Most Dangerous' Place for Trade Unionists

Posted on June 7, 2006 8:33 AM |

With Loss of Maytag, Town Faces the Loss of Its Identity

6/07/06 Davey, NYT, With Loss of Maytag, Town Faces the Loss of Its Identity

Posted on June 7, 2006 8:47 AM |

June 8, 2006

High Cost of Prisons Not Paying Off, Report Finds

6/08/06 Warren, LA Times, High Cost of Prisons Not Paying Off, Report Finds

Posted on June 8, 2006 9:23 AM |

The ethics audit 2006

6/08/06 Independent, The ethics audit 2006

Posted on June 8, 2006 9:30 AM |

Stocks Fall Steeply in Asia, Europe and U.S.

6/08/06 Peters & Arnold, NYT, Stocks Fall Steeply in Asia, Europe and U.S.

Posted on June 8, 2006 9:32 AM |

June 9, 2006

Korean Farmers Protest U.S. Base Expansion, Free Trade Agreement

6/09/06 Glantz, OneWorld, Korean Farmers Protest U.S. Base Expansion, Free Trade Agreement

Posted on June 9, 2006 10:21 AM |

June 10, 2006

Buying Their Way In

6/10/06 Kang, Wa. Post, Buying Their Way In

Posted on June 10, 2006 8:04 AM |

June 12, 2006

Toward a New Financial Democracy?

6/12/06 de la Torre, IPS, Toward a New Financial Democracy?

Posted on June 12, 2006 6:35 AM |

June 13, 2006

IBM Chief Calls for End to Colonial Companies

6/13/06 Guerrera & Waters, FT, IBM Chief Calls for End to Colonial Companies

Posted on June 13, 2006 5:50 AM |

June 14, 2006

Goldman Clinches $4.6 Billion British Ports Deal

6/14/06 NYT-Deal Book, Goldman Clinches $4.6 Billion British Ports Deal

Posted on June 14, 2006 6:09 AM |

Strapped States Try New Route, Lease Toll Roads to Foreign Firms

6/14/06 Goldstein, WP, Strapped States Try New Route, Lease Toll Roads to Foreign Firms

Posted on June 14, 2006 6:16 AM |

Andean bloc seeks US trade extension

6/14/06 Al Jazeera, Andean bloc seeks US trade extension

Posted on June 14, 2006 6:23 AM |

How Chile's growth skipped its schools

6/14/06 Ross, CSM, How Chile's growth skipped its schools

Posted on June 14, 2006 6:26 AM |

Four per cent plunge on Tokyo market triggers worldwide sell-off in stocks

6/14/06 Thornton, Independent, Four per cent plunge on Tokyo market triggers worldwide sell-off in stocks

Posted on June 14, 2006 6:30 AM |

Racism, a Factor in World Trade?

6/14/06 Thakurta, IPS, Racism, a Factor in World Trade?

Posted on June 14, 2006 6:31 AM |

June 16, 2006

Forgotten Urban Poor a Living Time Bomb: UN

6/16/06 Lovell, Reuters, Forgotten Urban Poor a Living Time Bomb: UN

Posted on June 16, 2006 7:01 AM |

June 18, 2006

Mexico Hopeful Takes Hard Line vs. NAFTA

6/18/06 Stevenson, AP, Mexico Hopeful Takes Hard Line vs. NAFTA

Posted on June 18, 2006 6:49 AM |

June 19, 2006

Brain drain saps the Philippine economy

6/19/06 Llorito, Asia Times, Brain drain saps the Philippine economy

Posted on June 19, 2006 7:42 AM |

Rate rise would miss the point on inflation, CBI warns

6/19/06 Thornton, Independent, Rate rise would miss the point on inflation, CBI warns

Posted on June 19, 2006 7:42 AM |

June 20, 2006

Poverty - Not a Pressing Issue for the Press

6/20/06 Paez, IPS, MEDIA-LATIN AMERICA: Poverty - Not a Pressing Issue for the Press

Posted on June 20, 2006 8:03 AM |

June 25, 2006

In Remotest Indonesia, Unfinished Business

6/25/06 Nakashima, WP, In Remotest Indonesia, Unfinished Business

Posted on June 25, 2006 7:59 AM |

June 26, 2006

Summit discusses Aboriginal abuse

6/26/06 Mercer, BBC, Summit discusses Aboriginal abuse

Posted on June 26, 2006 5:40 AM |

Failure to deliver on G8 pledges has left millions to die, says charity report

6/26/06 Frith, Independent, Failure to deliver on G8 pledges has left millions to die, says charity report

Posted on June 26, 2006 5:43 AM |

Patented Seeds Edge out Local Varieties

6/26/06 Acharya, IPS, Patented Seeds Edge out Local Varieties

Posted on June 26, 2006 5:48 AM |

June 27, 2006

Patented Seeds Edge Out Local Varieties

6/27/06 Acharya, IPS, Patented Seeds Edge Out Local Varieties

Posted on June 27, 2006 5:05 AM |

Mahogany Imports 'Are Wiping out Peru Tribes'

6/27/06 Buncombe, Independent, Mahogany Imports 'Are Wiping out Peru Tribes'

Posted on June 27, 2006 5:07 AM |

June 30, 2006

India tries to stem farmers' suicide

6/30/06 Al Jazeera, India tries to stem farmers' suicide

Posted on June 30, 2006 8:30 AM |

July 1, 2006

Honda's Indiana plant bad news for Detroit

7/01/06 Fioravante, Asia Times, Honda's Indiana plant bad news for Detroit

Posted on July 1, 2006 8:38 AM |

No Breakthrough in WTO Talks

7/01/06 VOA, No Breakthrough in WTO Talks

Posted on July 1, 2006 9:09 AM |

July 2, 2006

On Lake Michigan, a Global Village

7/02/06 Lohr, NYT, On Lake Michigan, a Global Village

Posted on July 2, 2006 7:27 AM |

Farm Program Pays $1.3 Billion to People Who Don't Farm

7/02/06 Morgan et al, WP, Farm Program Pays $1.3 Billion to People Who Don't Farm

Posted on July 2, 2006 7:34 AM |

July 3, 2006

WTO negotiations end in stalemate

7/03/06 Thornton, Independent, WTO negotiations end in stalemate

Posted on July 3, 2006 7:51 AM |

Resistance Mounts to U.S. Trade Overtures

7/04/06 Blustein, WP, Resistance Mounts to U.S. Trade Overtures

Posted on July 3, 2006 6:56 PM |

July 4, 2006

Russia to withdraw WTO pledges if no agreement with U.S. - Putin

7/04/06 Novosti, Russia to withdraw WTO pledges if no agreement with U.S. - Putin

Posted on July 4, 2006 8:08 AM |

July 5, 2006

U.S. Firm Has Korea Up in Arms

7/05/06 Fackler, NYT, U.S. Firm Has Korea Up in Arms

Posted on July 5, 2006 7:09 AM |

July 7, 2006

Oxfam Attacks Adidas over Sacked Workers

7/07/06 Aglionby, Guardian, Oxfam Attacks Adidas over Sacked Workers

Posted on July 7, 2006 5:45 AM |

Time to scale down ambitions at the WTO

7/07/06 Basu, Asia Times, Time to scale down ambitions at the WTO

Posted on July 7, 2006 7:20 AM |

July 8, 2006

Nigeria to cut thousands of jobs

7/08/06 BBC, Nigeria to cut thousands of jobs

Posted on July 8, 2006 6:07 AM |

Race to Lower Corporate Taxes Hurting Governments' Bottom Lines - Report

7/08/06 Rizvi, OneWorld, Race to Lower Corporate Taxes Hurting Governments' Bottom Lines - Report

Posted on July 8, 2006 7:54 AM |

July 9, 2006

Oman legalises unions before US deal

7/09/06 AL Jazeera, Oman legalises unions before US deal

Posted on July 9, 2006 8:21 PM |

July 10, 2006

Waiting to Happen - Airline crashes

7/10/06 Morris & Koughan, MoJo, Waiting to Happen - Airline crashes

Posted on July 10, 2006 6:59 AM |

World Bank Chief Urges Trade Concessions

7/10/06 Weisman, NYT, World Bank Chief Urges Trade Concessions

Posted on July 10, 2006 7:01 AM |

INDIA: Petri Dish for Pharmaceutical MNCs

7/10/06 De Ron, IPS, INDIA: Petri Dish for Pharmaceutical MNCs

Posted on July 10, 2006 7:20 AM |

July 12, 2006

Vanuatu happiest place on Earth

7/12/06 Al Jazeera, Vanuatu happiest place on Earth

Posted on July 12, 2006 6:53 AM |

Shock to global economy could wipe out 40% of UK banks' capital

7/12/06 Thornton, Independent, Shock to global economy could wipe out 40% of UK banks' capital

Posted on July 12, 2006 6:59 AM |

RUSSIA: A Step Closer to WTO

7/12/06 Klomegah, IPS, RUSSIA: A Step Closer to WTO

Posted on July 12, 2006 7:02 AM |

July 13, 2006

Blasts, kidnappings hit Nigeria oil firms

7/13/06 Nysoh, AP, Blasts, kidnappings hit Nigeria oil firms

Posted on July 13, 2006 10:29 AM |

Bush Urged to Be Cautious of Russia Joining WTO

7/13/06 Blustein, WP, Bush Urged to Be Cautious of Russia Joining WTO

Posted on July 13, 2006 11:16 PM |

Out of College, but Now Living in Urban Dorms

7/13/06 Scot, NYT, Out of College, but Now Living in Urban Dorms

Posted on July 13, 2006 11:28 PM |

July 14, 2006

Indian farmer suicide toll rises

7/14/06 Ahmed, BBC, Indian farmer suicide toll rises

Posted on July 14, 2006 6:56 AM |

HSBC found guilty of racism over Kilroy-Silk backer

7/14/06 Verkaik, Independent, HSBC found guilty of racism over Kilroy-Silk backer

Posted on July 14, 2006 7:04 AM |

Peru's rubbish-tip children

7/14/06 Independent, Peru's rubbish-tip children

Posted on July 14, 2006 7:05 AM |

More Schools, But Many Children Aren't Learning

7/14/06 Mekay, IPS, More Schools, But Many Children Aren't Learning

Posted on July 14, 2006 7:34 AM |

July 15, 2006

WTO Plan Reshapes Vietnam's Economy

7/15/06 Sipress, WP, WTO Plan Reshapes Vietnam's Economy

Posted on July 15, 2006 7:30 AM |

July 17, 2006

Eating the Amazon: The fight to curb corporate destruction

7/17/06 Howden, Independent, Eating the Amazon: The fight to curb corporate destruction

Posted on July 17, 2006 3:34 AM |

Nigeria govt drops plan to sell Port Harcourt refinery

7/17/06 African News Dimension, Nigeria govt drops plan to sell Port Harcourt refinery

Posted on July 17, 2006 3:46 AM |

July 18, 2006

Leaders offer deals to save world trade talks

7/18/06 Elliott, Guardian, Leaders offer deals to save world trade talks

Posted on July 18, 2006 6:45 AM |

INDIA: Organic Farming, Answer to Farmers' Suicides?

7/18/06 Dogra, IPS, INDIA: Organic Farming, Answer to Farmers' Suicides?

Posted on July 18, 2006 7:02 AM |

July 19, 2006

COLOMBIA: More Taxes On The Poorest

7/19/06 Martinez, IPS, COLOMBIA: More Taxes On The Poorest

Posted on July 19, 2006 9:31 AM |

July 20, 2006

The Devil's Brew of Poverty Relief

7/20/06 Hallinan, MoJo, The Devil's Brew of Poverty Relief

Posted on July 20, 2006 6:44 AM |

July 21, 2006

Nigeria: Total Debt Stock Now $4.9 Billion, Says DMO

7/21/06 Abuja, Al Africa, Nigeria: Total Debt Stock Now $4.9 Billion, Says DMO

Posted on July 21, 2006 7:29 AM |

July 22, 2006

BP pays out millions to Colombian farmers

7/22/06 Verkaik, Independent, BP pays out millions to Colombian farmers

Posted on July 22, 2006 6:35 AM |

HSBC buys Panama bank for 954m

7/22/06 Daley, Independent, HSBC buys Panama bank for 954m

Posted on July 22, 2006 6:41 AM |

PART 4: Development financing and urbanization

7/22/06 Liu, Asia Times, PART 4: Development financing and urbanization

Posted on July 22, 2006 6:43 AM |

July 23, 2006

South African expert commends Nigeria's power reforms

7/23/06 Nnabuffe, AND, South African expert commends Nigeria's power reforms

Posted on July 23, 2006 7:05 AM |

July 25, 2006

Trade Talks Fail Over an Impasse on Farm Tariffs

7/25/06 Wright & Weisman, NYT, Trade Talks Fail Over an Impasse on Farm Tariffs

Posted on July 25, 2006 7:13 AM |

World trade talks fail, threatening a new era of protectionism

7/25/06 Thornton, Independent, World trade talks fail, threatening a new era of protectionism

Posted on July 25, 2006 7:32 AM |

No tears for Doha

7/25/06 Henry, Guardian, No tears for Doha

Posted on July 25, 2006 7:34 AM |

Nigeria's $6 bln Olokola holders signs free trade zone pact

7/25/06 Market Watch, Nigeria's $6 bln Olokola holders signs free trade zone pact

Posted on July 25, 2006 1:29 PM |

U.S. blames "other allies" for suspension of WTO talks

7/25/06 People's Daily, U.S. blames "other allies" for suspension of WTO talks

Posted on July 25, 2006 6:34 PM |

July 26, 2006

Whither the WTO

7/26/06 Grieder, Nation, Whither the WTO

Posted on July 26, 2006 7:30 AM |

July 27, 2006

INDIA: Rare Unity Against West's Farm Subsidies

7/27/06 Thakurta, IPS, INDIA: Rare Unity Against West's Farm Subsidies

Posted on July 27, 2006 7:40 AM |

July 28, 2006

Plight of the maid: report lifts lid on global suffering

7/28/06 Huggler, Independent, Plight of the maid: report lifts lid on global suffering

Posted on July 28, 2006 6:38 AM |

Zimbabwe: Budget Puts Govt $253 Trillion in the Red

7/28/06 Mugari, All Africa, Zimbabwe: Budget Puts Govt $253 Trillion in the Red

Posted on July 28, 2006 8:50 AM |

Processing Pain at Smithfield Foods

7/28/06 Sarver, ITT, Processing Pain at Smithfield Foods

Posted on July 28, 2006 9:09 AM |

July 29, 2006

Mighty Wal-Mart admits defeat in Germany

7/29/06 Foley, Independent, Mighty Wal-Mart admits defeat in Germany

Posted on July 29, 2006 9:03 AM |

July 30, 2006

India's remote Andaman islands under threat from tourism

7/30/06 Huggler, Independent, India's remote Andaman islands under threat from tourism

Posted on July 30, 2006 7:16 AM |

August 1, 2006

Photojournal: El Gusano, a living ghost town

8/01/06 BBC, Photojournal: El Gusano, a living ghost town

Posted on August 1, 2006 6:59 AM |

Niger delta human development report - Amazing paradoxes

8/01/06 Vanguard, Niger delta human development report - Amazing paradoxes

Posted on August 1, 2006 7:09 AM |

August 2, 2006

Pepsi and Coke under fire again

8/02/06 BBC, Pepsi and Coke under fire again

Posted on August 2, 2006 6:09 PM |

August 3, 2006

Rising oil prices could cause global recession

8/03/06 Long ABC.net, Rising oil prices could cause global recession

Posted on August 3, 2006 3:08 AM |

More oil money should stay in Nigeria's delta -ICG

8/03/06 Shirbon, Reuters, More oil money should stay in Nigeria's delta -ICG

Posted on August 3, 2006 8:49 AM |

August 7, 2006

World Bank in corruption amnesty

8/07/06 BBC, World Bank in corruption amnesty

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:26 AM |

In Thai rice paddies, little interest in WTO

8/07/06 Fuller, IHT, In Thai rice paddies, little interest in WTO

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:39 AM |

Niger Delta Human Development Report: Grinding Poverty & Deprivation in N-Delta

8/07/06 Vanguard, Niger Delta Human Development Report: Grinding Poverty & Deprivation in N-Delta

Posted on August 7, 2006 7:50 AM |

Niger Delta crisis unfortunate - Ibori

8/08/06 Idowu, Tribune.ng, Niger Delta crisis unfortunate - Ibori

Posted on August 7, 2006 5:42 PM |

August 8, 2006

VIETNAM: Officials Grab Land, Evict Peasants

8/08/06 Dinh & Lam, IPS, VIETNAM: Officials Grab Land, Evict Peasants

Posted on August 8, 2006 8:08 AM |

Dep Gov blames Niger Delta problems on majority tribes

8/08/06 The Tide, Dep Gov blames Niger Delta problems on majority tribes

Posted on August 8, 2006 10:51 PM |

August 9, 2006

Indian state bans Coke, Pepsi

8/09/06 Business Week, Indian state bans Coke, Pepsi

Posted on August 9, 2006 7:57 AM |

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

8/09/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:01 AM |

Native People Demand Self-Determination

8/09/06 Rizvi, IPS, Native People Demand Self-Determination

Posted on August 9, 2006 8:40 AM |

Politics of corn loom for divided Mexico

8/09/06 Llana, CSM, Politics of corn loom for divided Mexico

Posted on August 9, 2006 11:22 PM |

August 10, 2006

Protesters Barricade Banks in Mexico

8/10/06 Orlandi, WP, Protesters Barricade Banks in Mexico

Posted on August 10, 2006 8:31 AM |

Coke, Pepsi Face Further Bans in India

8/10/06 Mahapatra, AP, Coke, Pepsi Face Further Bans in India

Posted on August 10, 2006 9:09 AM |

August 11, 2006

How the Amazon's indigenous people are holding back the 'arc of destruction'

8/11/06 Howden, Independent, How the Amazon's indigenous people are holding back the 'arc of destruction'

Posted on August 11, 2006 9:16 AM |

August 12, 2006

A symphony of civilizations

8/12/06 Gosset, Asia TImes, A symphony of civilizations

Posted on August 12, 2006 9:08 AM |

August 13, 2006

US warns India of investment fallout from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo row

8/13/06 Forbes, US warns India of investment fallout from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo row

Posted on August 13, 2006 8:07 AM |

August 14, 2006

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

8/14/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Posted on August 14, 2006 9:03 PM |

August 15, 2006

WTO Reverses Ruling In U.S. Canadian Lumber Dispute

8/15/06 Bansal, AHN, WTO Reverses Ruling In U.S. Canadian Lumber Dispute

Posted on August 15, 2006 7:02 AM |

August 16, 2006

Companies explore overseas healthcare

8/16/06 Jonsson, CSM, Companies explore overseas healthcare

Posted on August 16, 2006 7:25 AM |

August 17, 2006

Myanmar gets serious about reform

8/18/06 Jagan, Asia Times, Myanmar gets serious about reform

Posted on August 17, 2006 6:55 AM |

Beijing faces software outsourcing boom

8/17/06 Asia Times, Beijing faces software outsourcing boom

Posted on August 17, 2006 7:22 AM |

August 19, 2006

FTA to help close income gap

8/19/06 So-hyun, Korea Herald, FTA to help close income gap

Posted on August 19, 2006 9:04 AM |

August 22, 2006

EU Set to Stop GMO-Tainted US Rice

8/22/06 Smith, Reuters, EU Set to Stop GMO-Tainted US Rice

Posted on August 22, 2006 7:45 AM |

August 23, 2006

Dirty Water Deals Cheat the Poor

8/23/06 Deen, IPS, Dirty Water Deals Cheat the Poor

Posted on August 23, 2006 7:25 AM |

CHILE: No Light at End of Tunnel in Miners' Strike

8/23/06 Estrada, IPS, CHILE: No Light at End of Tunnel in Miners' Strike

Posted on August 23, 2006 7:41 AM |

Water damage drives coffee price to seven-year high

8/23/06 Shah, Independent, Water damage drives coffee price to seven-year high

Posted on August 23, 2006 7:58 AM |

August 24, 2006

A Right to Food?

8/24/06 Lappe, Nation, A Right to Food?

Posted on August 24, 2006 6:49 AM |

Slow Food Nation

8/24/06 Waters, Nation, Slow Food Nation

Posted on August 24, 2006 7:04 AM |

The exotic shape of supermarket fruit to come

8/24/06 Frith, Independent, The exotic shape of supermarket fruit to come

Posted on August 24, 2006 7:36 AM |

Africa Adds to Miserable Ranks of Child Workers

8/24/06 Wines, NYT, Africa Adds to Miserable Ranks of Child Workers

Posted on August 24, 2006 7:50 AM |

Nigerian oil militants vow revenge for killings

8/24/06 Ashby, Scotsman, Nigerian oil militants vow revenge for killings

Posted on August 24, 2006 8:06 AM |

Nigeria: 'Why Niger-Delta Crises Persists'

8/24/06 Balogun, All Africa, Nigeria: 'Why Niger-Delta Crises Persists'

Posted on August 24, 2006 8:09 AM |

August 25, 2006

Fed Chief Gives Seminar on History of Globalization

8/25/06 ANdrews, NYT, Fed Chief Gives Seminar on History of Globalization

Posted on August 25, 2006 7:43 AM |

August 26, 2006

Chad president orders Chevron, Petronas to leave

8/26/06 Miarom, Reuters, Chad president orders Chevron, Petronas to leave

Posted on August 26, 2006 6:46 AM |

U.S., ASEAN Sign Trade-Liberalization Agreement

8/26/06 Bansal, AHN, U.S., ASEAN Sign Trade-Liberalization Agreement

Posted on August 26, 2006 6:50 AM |

Shoehorn tunnellers highlight desperation of migrants

8/26/06 Popham, Independent, Shoehorn tunnellers highlight desperation of migrants

Posted on August 26, 2006 7:09 AM |

August 27, 2006

US pins trade talk hopes on China

8/27/06 BBC, US pins trade talk hopes on China

Posted on August 27, 2006 6:27 AM |

Rice contaminated by GM has been on sale for months

8/27/06 Lean, Independent, Rice contaminated by GM has been on sale for months

Posted on August 27, 2006 6:42 AM |

August 28, 2006

Chad oil company deadline expires

8/28/06 BBC, Chad oil company deadline expires

Posted on August 28, 2006 6:31 AM |

August 29, 2006

Chad: Oil Upheaval Unlikely to Impact Development in Short-Term

8/29/06 All Africa, Chad: Oil Upheaval Unlikely to Impact Development in Short-Term

Posted on August 29, 2006 7:02 AM |

Chad: Country Denies Oil Allegations

8/29/06 All Africa, Chad: Country Denies Oil Allegations

Posted on August 29, 2006 7:18 AM |

August 30, 2006

Zimbabwe defends lack of housing

8/30/06 Biles, BBC, Zimbabwe defends lack of housing

Posted on August 30, 2006 7:20 AM |

U.S. Seeks Bigger China Role in I.M.F.

8/30/06 Weisman, NYT, U.S. Seeks Bigger China Role in I.M.F.

Posted on August 30, 2006 7:50 AM |

Sudan police beat up fuel protesters

8/30/06 Al Jazeera, Sudan police beat up fuel protesters

Posted on August 30, 2006 7:53 AM |

September 1, 2006

India's cola revolt taps into old distrust

9/01/06 Sappenfeld, CSM, India's cola revolt taps into old distrust

Posted on September 1, 2006 8:32 AM |

September 2, 2006

IMF to give developing giants a real voice

9/02/06 Donald, Scotsman, IMF to give developing giants a real voice

Posted on September 2, 2006 7:38 AM |

Critics Decry "Destroy and Lend" Policy

9/02/06 Mekay, IPS, Critics Decry "Destroy and Lend" Policy

Posted on September 2, 2006 7:54 AM |

September 4, 2006

Anti-WB/IMF Protestors Have Nowhere to Go

9/04/06 Seneviratne, IPS, Anti-WB/IMF Protestors Have Nowhere to Go

Posted on September 4, 2006 7:25 AM |

September 5, 2006

Don't be fooled by this reform: the IMF is still the rich world's viceroy

9/05/06 Monbiot, Guardian, Don't be fooled by this reform: the IMF is still the rich world's viceroy

Posted on September 5, 2006 8:57 AM |

Chad eyes bigger share of its oil profits

9/05/06 Soares, CSM, Chad eyes bigger share of its oil profits

Posted on September 5, 2006 9:02 AM |

September 7, 2006

Is Brain Drain Robbing Poor to Pay for the Rich?

9/07/06 Deen, IPS, Is Brain Drain Robbing Poor to Pay for the Rich?

Posted on September 7, 2006 9:27 AM |

Health of Burma tribes 'worst in world'

9/07/06 Aglionby, Guardian, Health of Burma tribes 'worst in world'

Posted on September 7, 2006 9:28 AM |

September 9, 2006

IMF-World Bank Exposed by Ban on NGOs at Singapore Meet

9/09/06 Parawisto, IPS, IMF-World Bank Exposed by Ban on NGOs at Singapore Meet

Posted on September 9, 2006 6:29 AM |

September 11, 2006

IMF chief warns of global recession

9/11/06 Al Jazeera, IMF chief warns of global recession

Posted on September 11, 2006 4:24 AM |

Coca-Cola moves in on Kabul

9/11/06 Al Jazeera, Coca-Cola moves in on Kabul

Posted on September 11, 2006 7:03 AM |

IMF forced to come to terms with the power of the Asian tigers

9/11/06 Thornton, Independent, IMF forced to come to terms with the power of the Asian tigers

Posted on September 11, 2006 7:08 AM |

India: Communist Gov't Evicts Farmers for Industries

9/11/06 Dhar, IPS, India: Communist Gov't Evicts Farmers for Industries

Posted on September 11, 2006 7:10 AM |

September 13, 2006

Nigeria oil unions stage strike

9/13/06 Last, BBC, Nigeria oil unions stage strike

Posted on September 13, 2006 7:10 AM |

IMF revamp focus of Singapore talks

9/13/06 Al Jazeera, IMF revamp focus of Singapore talks

Posted on September 13, 2006 7:11 AM |

10 Billion Dollars Could Buy Universal Schooling

9/13/06 Lobe, IPS, 10 Billion Dollars Could Buy Universal Schooling

Posted on September 13, 2006 7:15 AM |

INDONESIA: Curbs for WB-IMF Meet - Reality Check for NGOs

9/13/06 Makan-Markar, IPS, INDONESIA: Curbs for WB-IMF Meet - Reality Check for NGOs

Posted on September 13, 2006 7:19 AM |

Rift grows at World Bank over graft focus

9/13/06 Weisman, NYT, Rift grows at World Bank over graft focus

Posted on September 13, 2006 7:22 AM |

September 15, 2006

World Bank Lists Failing Nations That Can Breed Global Terrorism

9/15/06 DeYoung, WP, World Bank Lists Failing Nations That Can Breed Global Terrorism

Posted on September 15, 2006 7:22 AM |

IMF Has No Crisis to Manage

9/15/06 Blustein, WP, IMF Has No Crisis to Manage

Posted on September 15, 2006 7:29 AM |

IMF warns on world economy woes

9/15/06 BBC, IMF warns on world economy woes

Posted on September 15, 2006 7:32 AM |

INDIA: Special Economic Zones, Path to Massive Land Grab

9/15/06 Bidwai, IPS, INDIA: Special Economic Zones, Path to Massive Land Grab

Posted on September 15, 2006 7:47 AM |

Pros and Cons of International Migration

9/15/06 Deen, IPS, Pros and Cons of International Migration

Posted on September 15, 2006 8:30 AM |

September 16, 2006

World Bank divided over Wolfowitz reforms

9/16/06 Thornton, Independent, World Bank divided over Wolfowitz reforms

Posted on September 16, 2006 8:28 AM |

'Sweatshop snoops' take on China factories

9/15/06 Fuller, IHT, 'Sweatshop snoops' take on China factories

Posted on September 16, 2006 8:31 AM |

September 17, 2006

Non-aligned states line up against US

9/17/06 Al Jazeera, Non-aligned states line up against US

Posted on September 17, 2006 6:24 AM |

China and India 'boosting Africa'

9/17/06 BBC, China and India 'boosting Africa'

Posted on September 17, 2006 6:29 AM |

September 18, 2006

IMF approves voting system overhaul

9/18/06 Al Jazeera, IMF approves voting system overhaul

Posted on September 18, 2006 5:54 AM |

September 19, 2006

On India's Farms, a Plague of Suicide

9/19/06 Sengupta, NYT, On India's Farms, a Plague of Suicide

Posted on September 19, 2006 6:06 AM |

World Bank Profits From Poor Countries - Report

9/19/06 Netto, IPS, World Bank Profits From Poor Countries - Report

Posted on September 19, 2006 6:10 AM |

IMF Boosts Four Poorer Countries' Power

9/19/06 Goodman, WP, IMF Boosts Four Poorer Countries' Power

Posted on September 19, 2006 6:14 AM |

India Has Reason for Anger at WB-IMF

9/19/06 Bidwal, IPS, India Has Reason for Anger at WB-IMF

Posted on September 19, 2006 6:28 AM |

World's Poorest Nations Slowly Get Online

9/19/06 Deen, IPS, World's Poorest Nations Slowly Get Online

Posted on September 19, 2006 6:29 AM |

Fighting to save Borneo's vital last rain forests

9/19/06 Kolesnikov-Jessop, IHT, Fighting to save Borneo's vital last rain forests

Posted on September 19, 2006 6:50 AM |

September 22, 2006

Gateses' Approach to African Hunger is Bound to Fail

9/22/06 Rosset, Seattle PI, Gateses' Approach to African Hunger is Bound to Fail

Posted on September 22, 2006 6:41 AM |

EU nations clash over immigration

9/22/06 BBC, EU nations clash over immigration

Posted on September 22, 2006 7:09 AM |

Pepsi and Coke in India victory

9/22/06 BBC, Pepsi and Coke in India victory

Posted on September 22, 2006 7:10 AM |

Mayans occupy Canadian-owned mine in campaign for farming land

9/22/06 Buncombe, Independent, Mayans occupy Canadian-owned mine in campaign for farming land

Posted on September 22, 2006 7:20 AM |

September 23, 2006

Time running out for Darfur - US

9/23/06 BBC, Time running out for Darfur - US

Posted on September 23, 2006 6:58 AM |

Shell lubricates Chinese operation

9/23/06 Harrison, Independent, Shell lubricates Chinese operation

Posted on September 23, 2006 7:00 AM |

Market Report: Shares rocked by worries over US economy

9/23/06 Jivkov, Independent, Market Report: Shares rocked by worries over US economy

Posted on September 23, 2006 7:02 AM |

A second home in the third world?

9/23/06 Guardian, A second home in the third world?

Posted on September 23, 2006 7:04 AM |

Emerging markets shaken as investors take flight

9/23/06 Elliott, Guardian, Emerging markets shaken as investors take flight

Posted on September 23, 2006 7:04 AM |

Wolfowitz Crusade Could Hurt Poor, Group Warns

9/23/06 Mekay, IPS, Wolfowitz Crusade Could Hurt Poor, Group Warns

Posted on September 23, 2006 7:41 AM |

September 24, 2006

Darfur: Three years of carnage; 200,000 dead; 2.5 million displaced; one question

9/24/06 Usborne, Independent, Darfur: Three years of carnage; 200,000 dead; 2.5 million displaced; one question

Posted on September 24, 2006 8:15 AM |

Diamond warrior: Roy Sesana, Spokesman for The Kalahari Bushmen

9/24/06 Guest, Independent, Diamond warrior: Roy Sesana, Spokesman for The Kalahari Bushmen

Posted on September 24, 2006 8:16 AM |

September 25, 2006

'Bank and Fund Won't Change Their Spots'

9/25/06 Netto, IPS, 'Bank and Fund Won't Change Their Spots'

Posted on September 25, 2006 5:45 AM |

Waking the elephant

9/25/06 Burkett, Guardian, Waking the elephant

Posted on September 25, 2006 5:47 AM |

September 26, 2006

What do you do with all the farmers?

9/26/06 Spengler, Asia Times, What do you do with all the farmers?

Posted on September 26, 2006 5:45 AM |

US Drops to 6th in World Competitiveness Ranking

9/26/06 McInnis, Reuters, US Drops to 6th in World Competitiveness Ranking

Posted on September 26, 2006 10:16 PM |

September 27, 2006

Geldof warns major powers over Darfur

9/27/06 Tapsfield, Independent, Geldof warns major powers over Darfur

Posted on September 27, 2006 5:56 AM |

September 30, 2006

India Digs Deeper, but Wells Are Drying Up, and a Farming Crisis Looms

9/30/06 Sengupta, NYT, India Digs Deeper, but Wells Are Drying Up, and a Farming Crisis Looms

Posted on September 30, 2006 7:19 AM |

October 3, 2006

Bishops ask McDonald's to up pay

10/03/06 BBC, Bishops ask McDonald's to up pay

Posted on October 3, 2006 8:11 AM |

Climate costs top summit's agenda

10/03/06 BBC, Climate costs top summit's agenda

Posted on October 3, 2006 8:12 AM |

Bishops ask McDonald's to up pay

10/03/06 BBC, Bishops ask McDonald's to up pay

Posted on October 3, 2006 8:14 AM |

Climate costs top summit's agenda

10/03/06 BBC, Climate costs top summit's agenda

Posted on October 3, 2006 8:14 AM |

October 6, 2006

In global trade, wheels greased by greasing palms

10/06/06 Joshi & Sappenfield, CSM, In global trade, wheels greased by greasing palms

Posted on October 6, 2006 7:34 AM |

Miners killed in Bolivia dispute

10/06/06 BBC, Miners killed in Bolivia dispute

Posted on October 6, 2006 8:33 AM |

Is it exploitation to adopt children from the developing world?

10/06/06 Laurence, Independent, Is it exploitation to adopt children from the developing world?

Posted on October 6, 2006 8:40 AM |

October 13, 2006

U.N. Faces Test on Native Rights

10/13/06 Rizvi, IPS, U.N. Faces Test on Native Rights

Posted on October 13, 2006 6:53 AM |

'Hunger critical' in South Asia

10/13/06 Pandey, BBC, 'Hunger critical' in South Asia

Posted on October 13, 2006 8:20 AM |

Immigrants are victims as 'apartheid' returns to South Africa

10/13/06 Chinnoy, Independent, Immigrants are victims as 'apartheid' returns to South Africa

Posted on October 13, 2006 8:24 AM |

China Drafts Law to Boost Unions and End Labor Abuse

10/13/06 Barboza, NYT, China Drafts Law to Boost Unions and End Labor Abuse

Posted on October 13, 2006 8:32 AM |

Bangladeshi banker awarded peace prize

10/13/06 Australian, Bangladeshi banker awarded peace prize

Posted on October 13, 2006 10:01 AM |

October 15, 2006

Aid Is a Bumper Crop for Farmers

Gual etal, WP, Aid Is a Bumper Crop for Farmers

Posted on October 15, 2006 6:44 AM |

October 16, 2006

Watch Out Wal-Mart!

10/16/06 Buffa & Garcia, CommonDreams, Watch Out Wal-Mart!

Posted on October 16, 2006 7:25 AM |

Ivorian cocoa farmers on strike

10/16/06 BBC, Ivorian cocoa farmers on strike

Posted on October 16, 2006 8:05 AM |

Conflicts 'feeding global hunger'

10/16/06 BBC, Conflicts 'feeding global hunger'

Posted on October 16, 2006 8:05 AM |

October 17, 2006

Hunger Due to Injustice, Not Lack of Food

10/17/06 Drango, IPS, Hunger Due to Injustice, Not Lack of Food

Posted on October 17, 2006 7:21 AM |

Wal-Mart Said to Be Acquiring Chain in China

10/17/06 Barboza & Barbaro, NYT, Wal-Mart Said to Be Acquiring Chain in China

Posted on October 17, 2006 7:30 AM |

Skills Gap Hurts Technology Boom in India

10/17/06 Sengupta, NYT, Skills Gap Hurts Technology Boom in India

Posted on October 17, 2006 7:32 AM |

October 18, 2006

Timber accord rankles Canadian firms

10/18/06 Newman, CSM, Timber accord rankles Canadian firms

Posted on October 18, 2006 5:49 AM |

October 19, 2006

Downsized but Not Out

10/19/06 Eherenreich & Draut, Nation, Downsized but Not Out

Posted on October 19, 2006 9:30 AM |

October 20, 2006

Brazilian Indians leave iron mine

10/20/06 BBC, Brazilian Indians leave iron mine

Posted on October 20, 2006 9:23 AM |

October 21, 2006

Voters in Panama Hold Key To Future of Canal's Locks

10/21/06 Roig-Franzia, WP, Voters in Panama Hold Key To Future of Canal's Locks

Posted on October 21, 2006 6:25 AM |

October 23, 2006

IMF gives Bank warning over financial services

10/23/06 Thornton, Independent, IMF gives Bank warning over financial services

Posted on October 23, 2006 8:31 AM |

Panama canal expansion approved

10/23/06 Al Jazeera, Panama canal expansion approved

Posted on October 23, 2006 9:10 PM |

October 24, 2006

CHINA: For Microcredit to Work Gov't Must Butt Out

10/24/06 Bezlova, IPS, CHINA: For Microcredit to Work Gov't Must Butt Out

Posted on October 24, 2006 8:58 PM |

October 25, 2006

Conflict 'wipes out' global aid

10/25/06 BBC, Conflict 'wipes out' global aid

Posted on October 25, 2006 8:44 PM |

Headstones Too Go Global, and One City Pays the Price

10/25/06 Zezima, NYT, Headstones Too Go Global, and One City Pays the Price

Posted on October 25, 2006 9:12 PM |

October 26, 2006

Food festival has peace on menu

10/26/06 Duff, BBC, Food festival has peace on menu

Posted on October 26, 2006 7:26 AM |

Niger Delta bears brunt after 50 years of oil spills

10/26/06 Brown, Independent, Niger Delta bears brunt after 50 years of oil spills

Posted on October 26, 2006 7:34 AM |

October 27, 2006

Fear of Privatization Gives Brazilian President a Lead in Runoff

10/27/06 Chang, McClatchey, Fear of Privatization Gives Brazilian President a Lead in Runoff

Posted on October 27, 2006 7:23 AM |

The real price of coffee

10/27/06 Castle, Independent, The real price of coffee

Posted on October 27, 2006 9:40 PM |

October 28, 2006

India vs China in the markets

10/28/06 Akya, Asia Times, India vs China in the markets

Posted on October 28, 2006 8:32 AM |

October 29, 2006

U.S. Jobs Shape Condoms' Role in Foreign Aid

10/29/06 Dugger, NYT, U.S. Jobs Shape Condoms' Role in Foreign Aid

Posted on October 29, 2006 5:43 AM |

November 2, 2006

Microcredit Campaigners Claim Success in Helping World's Poorest

11/02/06 Cole, AFP, Microcredit Campaigners Claim Success in Helping World's Poorest

Posted on November 2, 2006 11:26 AM |

November 4, 2006

Steel Rises Out of the Ashes

11/04/06 Kirkham, WP, Steel Rises Out of the Ashes

Posted on November 4, 2006 8:23 AM |

November 7, 2006

World trade body admits Vietnam

11/07/06 BBC, World trade body admits Vietnam

Posted on November 7, 2006 7:48 AM |

November 9, 2006

UN urges end to 'water apartheid'

11/09/06 Loyn, BBC, UN urges end to 'water apartheid'

Posted on November 9, 2006 7:19 AM |

November 11, 2006

Russia Near Deal to Join the W.T.O.

11/11/06 Kramer & Andrews, NYT, Russia Near Deal to Join the W.T.O.

Posted on November 11, 2006 7:05 AM |

Vietnam puts power before people

11/11/06 Fullbrook, Asia Times, Vietnam puts power before people

Posted on November 11, 2006 9:26 AM |

November 12, 2006

Lured Toward Modern Life, Pygmy Families Left in Limbo

11/12/06 McCrummen, WP, Lured Toward Modern Life, Pygmy Families Left in Limbo

Posted on November 12, 2006 7:41 AM |

Fewer grooms for Kashmiri women

11/12/06 Ahluwalia, BBC, Fewer grooms for Kashmiri women

Posted on November 12, 2006 8:27 AM |

November 14, 2006

Rich Countries 'Blocking Cheap Drugs for Developing World'

11/14/06 Boseley, BBC, Rich Countries 'Blocking Cheap Drugs for Developing World'

Posted on November 14, 2006 7:47 AM |

November 15, 2006

G.O.P. House Leaders Withdraw Vietnam Trade Bill

11/15/06 Weisman, NYT, G.O.P. House Leaders Withdraw Vietnam Trade Bill

Posted on November 15, 2006 7:55 AM |

Nicaragua plans a big dig to rival Panama canal

11/15/06 Llana, CSM, Nicaragua plans a big dig to rival Panama canal

Posted on November 15, 2006 8:03 AM |

November 16, 2006

Rural communities: We will survive

11/16/06 Kingsnorth, Independent, Rural communities: We will survive

Posted on November 16, 2006 7:31 AM |

November 17, 2006

Broken Promises: Spoils of Globalization go to Corporations, Countries, not Working Poor

11/17/06 Pfaff, IHT, Broken Promises: Spoils of Globalization go to Corporations, Countries, not Working Poor

Posted on November 17, 2006 8:11 AM |

Bolivia 'risks revolt over land'

11/17/06 BBC, Bolivia 'risks revolt over land'

Posted on November 17, 2006 8:21 AM |

Bush Cautiously Backs Pacific Rim Free Trade

11/17/06 Fletcher, WP, Bush Cautiously Backs Pacific Rim Free Trade

Posted on November 17, 2006 8:40 AM |

November 18, 2006

Preaching Free-Market Gospel to Skeptical Africa

11/18/06 DeParle, NYT, Preaching Free-Market Gospel to Skeptical Africa

Posted on November 18, 2006 8:21 AM |

November 19, 2006

Deal With U.S. Brings Russia Closer to W.T.O. Membership

11/19/06 AP. Deal With U.S. Brings Russia Closer to W.T.O. Membership

Posted on November 19, 2006 7:22 AM |

November 22, 2006

Creativity Has (Cash) Value

11/22/06 Osava, IPS, Creativity Has (Cash) Value

Posted on November 22, 2006 5:55 AM |

November 23, 2006

Of Rubber and Blood in Brazilian Amazon

11/23/06 Rohter, NYT, Of Rubber and Blood in Brazilian Amazon

Posted on November 23, 2006 8:06 AM |

Gaddafi: Migration 'inevitable'

11/23/06 BBC, Gaddafi: Migration 'inevitable' Map

Posted on November 23, 2006 8:10 AM |

US and Colombia sign trade deal

11/23/06 BBC, US and Colombia sign trade deal

Posted on November 23, 2006 8:13 AM |

November 25, 2006

The E. coli Free Market

11/22/06 Bleifuss, In These Times, The E. coli Free Market

Posted on November 25, 2006 7:31 AM |

November 26, 2006

In India's higher education, few prizes for 2nd place

11/25/06 Giridharadas, IHT, In India's higher education, few prizes for 2nd place

Posted on November 26, 2006 9:00 AM |

November 27, 2006

Path to adulthood in the divided world

11/27/06 BBC, Path to adulthood in the divided world

Posted on November 27, 2006 8:39 AM |

November 28, 2006

Weak US 'to hit global growth'

11/28/06 BBC, Weak US 'to hit global growth'

Posted on November 28, 2006 7:24 AM |

December 1, 2006

Groups Urge Congress to Act on Trade

12/01/06 AP, Groups Urge Congress to Act on Trade

Posted on December 1, 2006 7:51 AM |

The suffering that betrays a world divided

12/01/06 Brown et al, The suffering that betrays a world divided

Posted on December 1, 2006 8:44 AM |

December 2, 2006

Nepal's farmers on the front line of global climate change

12/02/06 Vidal, Guardian, Nepal's farmers on the front line of global climate change

Posted on December 2, 2006 7:35 AM |

The $2 question: Weak dollar is good for visitors to US, but outlook for world economy is bleak

12/02/06 Thorton, Independent, The $2 question: Weak dollar is good for visitors to US, but outlook for world economy is bleak

Posted on December 2, 2006 7:37 AM |

Wal-Mart Confronts a Conundrum: How Does the Biggest Get Bigger?

12/02/06 Shin, WP, Wal-Mart Confronts a Conundrum: How Does the Biggest Get Bigger?

Posted on December 2, 2006 7:50 AM |

December 3, 2006

As Trucking Rules Are Eased, a Debate on Safety Grows

12/03/06 Labaton, NYT, As Trucking Rules Are Eased, a Debate on Safety Grows

Posted on December 3, 2006 8:02 AM |

Imports Spurring Push to Subsidize Produce

12/03/06 Barrionuevo, NYT, Imports Spurring Push to Subsidize Produce

Posted on December 3, 2006 8:04 AM |

From Competitors to Trading Partners

12/03/06 Timberg, WP, From Competitors to Trading Partners

Posted on December 3, 2006 8:15 AM |

December 6, 2006

Richest 2% Hold Half the World's Assets

12/06/06 Giles, Financial Times, Richest 2% Hold Half the World's Assets

Posted on December 6, 2006 7:09 AM |

Rising Interest in Nuclear Power Brings New Life to Uranium Mining

12/06/06 Timberg, WP, Rising Interest in Nuclear Power Brings New Life to Uranium Mining

Posted on December 6, 2006 7:33 AM |

Rich Nations Put Global Warming Burden on Africa

12/06/06 Bast et al, AlterNetRich Nations Put Global Warming Burden on Africa

Posted on December 6, 2006 8:07 AM |

Nigeria: Of Rape, Intimidation And the Niger Delta

12/06/06 Okorafor, All Africa, Nigeria: Of Rape, Intimidation And the Niger Delta

Posted on December 6, 2006 8:08 AM |

December 7, 2006

Fannie Mae to Restate Results by $6.3 Billion Because of Accounting

12/07/06 Dash, NYT, Fannie Mae to Restate Results by $6.3 Billion Because of Accounting

Posted on December 7, 2006 7:10 AM |

December 8, 2006

Report: World Bank Losing War on Poverty

12/08/06 Goodman, SF Chron, Report: World Bank Losing War on Poverty

Posted on December 8, 2006 11:26 AM |

The real price of cheap clothes: Bangladeshi sweatshop labourers paid just 3p an hour

12/08/06 Hickman, Independent, The real price of cheap clothes: Bangladeshi sweatshop labourers paid just 3p an hour

Posted on December 8, 2006 11:31 AM |

December 9, 2006

Congress Passes Tax and Trade Bills

12/09/06 Reuters, Congress Passes Tax and Trade Bills

Posted on December 9, 2006 7:53 AM |

December 11, 2006

Nobel Winner Warns of Dangers of Globalization

12/11/06 Gibbs, NYT, Nobel Winner Warns of Dangers of Globalization

Posted on December 11, 2006 8:31 AM |

Gender bias 'worsening poverty'

12/11/06 BBC, Gender bias 'worsening poverty'

Posted on December 11, 2006 9:35 PM |

December 15, 2006

SPDC poised to enhance development in Niger Delta

12/15/06 The Tide, SPDC poised to enhance development in Niger Delta

Posted on December 15, 2006 7:00 AM |

No deal for US-China trade gap

12/15/06 BBC, No deal for US-China trade gap

Posted on December 15, 2006 7:30 AM |

Schools Report Urges Drastic Change, Higher Salaries

12/15/06 Haynes, WP, Schools Report Urges Drastic Change, Higher Salaries

Posted on December 15, 2006 7:48 AM |

December 18, 2006

Migrants 'shape globalised world'

12/18/06 Loyn, BBC, Migrants 'shape globalised world'

Posted on December 18, 2006 11:44 PM |

India's 40 million shopkeepers brace for Wal-Mart effect

12/18/06 Sappenfield, CSM, India's 40 million shopkeepers brace for Wal-Mart effect

Posted on December 18, 2006 11:52 PM |

December 19, 2006

IMF criticises business environment in the Middle East and North Africa

12/19/06 Rahman, GulfNews, IMF criticises business environment in the Middle East and North Africa

Posted on December 19, 2006 6:44 PM |

December 21, 2006

CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

12/21/06 Reuters, CHRONOLOGY-Nigerian militants' attacks on oil, gas industries

Posted on December 21, 2006 7:14 AM |

December 22, 2006

Nike's dilemma: Is doing the right thing wrong?

12/22/06 Montero, CSM, Nike's dilemma: Is doing the right thing wrong?

Posted on December 22, 2006 8:49 AM |

Powerful Interests Ally to Restructure Agriculture Subsidies

12/22/06 Morgan et al, WP, Powerful Interests Ally to Restructure Agriculture Subsidies

Posted on December 22, 2006 8:50 AM |

December 23, 2006

Global economy faces a dangerous year

12/23/06 Gundzik, Asia Times, Global economy faces a dangerous year

Posted on December 23, 2006 3:38 AM |

December 25, 2006

A Widening Gap Erodes Argentina's Egalitarian Image

12/26/06 Rohter, NYT, A Widening Gap Erodes Argentina's Egalitarian Image

Posted on December 25, 2006 7:49 AM |

December 26, 2006

In Chile, Precious Lands Often Go for a Pittance

12/26/06 Reel, WP, In Chile, Precious Lands Often Go for a Pittance

Posted on December 26, 2006 3:52 AM |

December 27, 2006

Slavery in the UK

12/27/06 Independent, Slavery in the UK

Posted on December 27, 2006 7:46 AM |

Gender gap 'costs billions in lost growth'

12/27/06 Thornton, Independent, Gender gap 'costs billions in lost growth'

Posted on December 27, 2006 7:50 AM |

December 28, 2006

Canaries migrant death toll soars

12/28/06 BBC, Canaries migrant death toll soars

Posted on December 28, 2006 7:08 AM |

Malnutrition Is Cheating Its Survivors, and Africa's Future

12/28/06 Wines, NYT, Malnutrition Is Cheating Its Survivors, and Africa's Future

Posted on December 28, 2006 8:06 AM |

Firestone Catches Heat for its Treatment of Liberian Workers

12/28/06 Bengali, McClatchey, Firestone Catches Heat for its Treatment of Liberian Workers

Posted on December 28, 2006 8:13 AM |

December 30, 2006

MEXICO: Mazahuas Choose Jail over Going Without Water

12/30/06 Cevallos, IPS, MEXICO: Mazahuas Choose Jail over Going Without Water

Posted on December 30, 2006 7:44 AM |

December 31, 2006

Birth of the first global super-union

12/31/06 Morgan, Guardian, Birth of the first global super-union

Posted on December 31, 2006 7:13 AM |

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