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October 13, 2009

Healthcare reform goes to Senate floor Death sentences issued for three post-election protesters in Iran Activists campaign against rape in the military; new laws could hold contractors accountable Right Livelihood Awards unveiled in Sweden...

October 12, 2009

Suicide bomber kills more than 40 in Pakistan as Taliban offensive continues Puerto Rico prepares for general strike US Senate issues controversial apology to American Indians prior to Columbus Day National Equality March; LGBT...

October 9, 2009

President Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize in surprise decision Argentina lawmakers vote on media reform; community radio stands to gain Gay rights advocates prepare for National Equality March in Washington On the 8th anniversary...

October 8, 2009

Former soldiers with cancer say military exposed them to toxic sites House seeks earlier date for credit card regulations Turkish unions denounce intimidation of workers and union busting in textiles sector International diplomats demand...

October 7, 2009

Anti-war groups seek greater coaltion against Afghanistan war Afghanistan veterans struggle to return to civilian life National Priorities Project says war spending growing in Afghanistan Colombian activist connects hostages with families through Voces del...

October 6, 2009

Activist Elliot Madison´s Twitter case sparks criticism of police and FBI Pakistan´s communists face persecution amidst war with Taliban Senate confirms Perez to head DOJ´s Civil Rights Division Administration officials seek tougher sanctions against...

October 5, 2009

Palestinian authority criticized for not endorsing UN report; Following clashes, Israel sends police to guard Jerusalem holy site Peace groups demonstrate outside White House against Afghanistan war US Supreme Court begins a potentially monumental...

October 2, 2009

New unemployment figures put official jobless rate at 9.8 percent; broader jobless rate at 17 percent AIDS activists call on Obama to keep campaign promises for Africa After Geneva talks, Iran negotiates new nuclear...

October 1, 2009

Chinese government promotes red tourism on 60th anniversary of communist rule US Senate considers extending PATRIOT Act provisions Senate could eliminate anti-trust exemptions for health insurance companies Two dozen Greenpeace activists under arrest after...

September 30, 2009

Earthquake kills 75 in Indonesia; Tsunami hits Samoa islands After wrecking the Philippines, Tropical Storm Ketsana advances through Vietnam Iraq General Odierno says obstacles to US troop scale-down remain US Senate calls for 20...