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Category Archives: Viva!
Pinned to Viva la Raza on Pinterest
Description: Video by Ensamble Transatlántico De Folk Chileno
By Ned Hamson
Pinned to Viva la Raza on Pinterest
Found on: http://bitly.com/1PfNkl8
Pinned to Viva la Raza on Pinterest
Description: Video by Ensamble Transatlántico De Folk Chileno
By Ned Hamson
Pinned to Viva la Raza on Pinterest
Found on: http://bitly.com/20dCVYU
Ensamble Transatlántico de Folk Chileno – Puerto Mío (Cumbia) – YouTube
Our movement to democratise Europe & developments in Latin America and China – Interview with Brazil’s GLOBO TV
” We are not going anywhere. We are staying in the euro, and the EU, determined to fix it, to democratise it.””
Recently I was interviewed by Brazil’s Globo TV. The extensive interview covered a large number of issues – from the European crisis and our fledgling movement to democratise the European Union (to be launched on 9th February in Berlin – WATCH THIS SPACE!), to the Middle East, the global economy, Brazil, the rest of Latin America and its economic reliance on a slowing China. The English language transcript follows:
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Brooklyn Muslims & Sikh Say They Were Racially Profiled, Kicked Off Flight To NYC
Four Brooklyn men are suing American Airlines after a flight attendant allegedly kicked them off of their return flight from Toronto in December. According to the suit, the attendant ordered the four friendsthree Muslims and a Sikhto revoke their seats because they were making the flight crew “uneasy.” [ more › ]
Report: Female migrants face sexual violence
Women and girl migrants coming into Europe face sexual violence on their journey, Amnesty says. An Iraqi woman claimed a security guard in Germany offered her clothes in exchange for spending time alone with him.
German town to allow male refugees pool access after ‘intensive discussions’
A small German town near Cologne and Bonn has announced they will allow male refugees access to the pool. Last week, the town banned the men from entering after it received sexual harassment complaints.
Belgium’s neighbors concerned about nuclear safety
Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg are all concerned about the re-starting of Belgian nuclear reactors. The government there promises better communication, but seems to feel little urgency to act.
Lebanese Christian leader pulls out of presidential race in surprise move
Samir Geagea has withdrawn his candidacy in support of his rival, Michel Aoun. The move is an effort to break an ongoing political deadlock in Lebanon, which has been without a president for nearly two years.

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