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Is Latin America beginning an arms race?Some observers view the increased defense spending by Venezuela, Brazil, and Ecuador, coupled with significant arms purchases by Chile and Colombia, as the start of an arms race in South America. Andrew Downie of The Christian Science Monitor takes a closer look at this issue. (link to www.csmonitor.com) |
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Fires in Greece lead to calls for changeThe fires in Greece have resulted in public anger about government inaction. Some say that Greece must pay greater attention to the environment and develop a long-term plan for saving its natural spaces. Nicole Itano of The Christian Science Monitor takes a closer look at this issue. (link to www.csmonitor.com) |
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FEMA now appears better preparedThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) now appears better prepared to tackle hurricanes and storm disasters. Zoe Tillman of The Christian Science Monitor takes a closer look at this issue. (link to www.csmonitor.com) |
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J.C. Penney enjoys success on the internetIt may come as a surprise to many people, but J.C. Penney is a star company at selling on the internet. (link to www.businessweek.com) |
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Oil powers increasing their censorshipThree world oil powers, Venezuela, Iran, and Russia, are seen as increasing their use of censorship on their own citizens. Sara Miller Llana of the Christian Science Monitor takes a closer look at recent events in these three oil-rich countries. (link to www.csmonitor.com) |
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Small business embraces the webSmall business owners are increasingly turning to web marketing. (link to www.usatoday.com) |
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Federal courts swamped by border arrestsThe crackdown on illegal immigration has overwhelmed the U.S. federal court system. (link to www.csmonitor.com) |