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- Global accountability and class actions
  Posted by SoxFirst
  In a global economy, it's no surprise that international institutions are filing more class actions in the US. And the trend is expected to continue.
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- The Intolerable Wolfowitz
  Posted by Damianmann
  “He contaminated the World Bank with his favoritism and the imposition of politics used to eliminate his adversaries. ... He was principally responsible for triggering the most disastrous war in recent times. ... It's intolerable that he didn't resign sooner.”
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- Ethics in international business
  Posted by SoxFirst
  How does a business steer an ethical course when expanding overseas? Watch out for the warning signs like like fear and silence, pressure to maintain numbers, weak boards and culture of conflict. When companies enter a new country, their reputation starts at zero.
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- Wolfowitz woes continue
  Posted by SoxFirst
  World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz is digging in for a fight over the contentious promotion and pay rise for his girlfriend but World Bank staff have launched a website calling for his removal and Transparency International has warned that the scandal could undermine the fight against corruption.
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- Interview with Amr Moussa: 'An Offer that Contains the Issues for Peace with Israel'
  Posted by Jeff from Spiegel
  Amr Moussa, secretary general of the Arab League, discusses the recent Saudi peace initiative for the Middle East and the role of the EU in attempting to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict under Angela Merkel.
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- CodyLyon'sblogolater: What Does Iraq's New Hydrocarbon Law say About the War?
  Posted by Villagenyc
  Against a backdrop of unimaginable horrors, chaos and a new surge by American troops, Iraq’s proposed new oil- hydrocarbon law, and the push to see it quickly passed, has begun to raise serious questions among observers. Critics say the law proves Iraq was blood for oil while supporters see the law as tremendous economic opportunity for the Iraqi people.
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- Who Should Foot the Bill on Climate Change?
  Posted by Shemuses from Alternet
  Debate is heating up over whether developing or developed nations should bear the costs of global warming.
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Damianmann comments on:
John Bolton Citizen Arrest

Keep us informed. This could be a flashpoint for further actions.

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5:34 pm 5/28/08
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Exclusive: Peace Corps, Fulbright Scholar Asked to 'Spy' on Cubans, Venezuelans

they are putting those scholars in a bad position with that kind of request

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3:16 am 2/18/08
gp77 comments on:
Exclusive: Peace Corps, Fulbright Scholar Asked to 'Spy' on Cubans, Venezuelans

wow…

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3:16 am 2/18/08

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Damianmann
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Damian is a former campaign worker for Ralph Nader and current delegate/precinct captain for Barack Obama . He is also a registered Independent voter. He's written columns for "Tabula Rasa" magazine as well as many music magazines around the globe. Whatever you do, don't offer him alcohol.
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