Crisis Looms as Corporations Seize Control of Commodities By Barbara L. Minton 03/08/08 "NaturalNews" -- - The global food crisis won't go away any time soon. Capitalism has the average consumer by the belly. Amid growing signs of famine and outrage, the entire chain of commodities and resources of the world are now being cornered by giant corporations. Farmland, water, fertilizer, ...

9/16/2007: General News Wire: Showdown over Mexican Trucks Looming: Congress vs Bush: Congress is headed for a showdown with President Bush over allowing long-haul Mexican trucks unfettered access to U.S. highways. The United States promised in the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement to allow trucks from Mexico to carry goods directly to any destination in the country. But ...

University of Minnesota, workers union resume negotiations today as strike looms http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_6748787 BY NANCY YANG Pioneer Press 08/29/2007 The University of Minnesota workers union that has threatened to go on strike next week heads back to the negotiating table today. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees last week...

The Portrait of an Olympic Host -- A year before the games: Beijing builds and problems loom/Taipei Times Published on Taipei Times http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2007/08/04/2003372758 A year before the games: Beijing builds and problems loom In a country awash in political propaganda, one slogan posted around this city looks unusually convincing...

September looms as Bush's moment of truth on Iraq Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:12 PM IST By Caren Bohan http://tinyurl.com/yrpy22 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior lawmakers in President George W. Bush's own Republican Party are rebelling over the Iraq war and Americans are fed up with it, but Bush has bluntly said he will not heed their calls for a pullout -- at least not now. Whether he ...

Forced child recruitment a looming crisis in Vanni [Updated version] Amidst continuous allegations by the UNICEF on 1,591 outstanding cases of LTTE child recruitment up to end May 2007, civilians fleeing the non-liberated areas in Vanni are testifying about increased abductions and forced recruitment campaigns by the terror outfit. The latest was recorded when five Tamil civilians ...

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International Acoustic Music Awards Deadline Looms The 3rd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) deadline is fast approaching. IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating sponsors include New Music ...