Protestant groups push divestment from firms tied to Israeli territories
The idea gains ground among U S Protestants as Presbyterians seek divestment from companies tied to the Palestinian territories. Episcopal and Methodist groups study the concept amid broad frustration over stalled peace efforts. Jewish leaders warn the approach risks bias and echoes apartheid era tactics, while interfaith talks in New York fail to settle the issue.
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Names of firms linked to Iraq oil for food program
New York The independent panel led by Paul Volcker released 248 companies that received Iraqi oil and 3 545 that exported goods to Saddam Hussein's government. Volcker said some names may be dummy entities and cited cooperation friction with BNP Paribas and Baghdad setbacks with Ernst & Young.
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Suit to remove cross from L A seal dismissed
A federal judge dismissed Ernesto Vasquez's suit challenging Los Angeles County’s removal of a cross from the official seal. The board aims to replace the cross and the Pomona goddess with new imagery over ten years, amid a potential voter referendum if 431,000 signatures are gathered.
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