Women’s ship Mariam to challenge Gaza blockade from Lebanon
Samar Alhaj a Lebanese lawyer and activist proposes a women only ship Mariam to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza. Women from Lebanon the U S and several countries would sail to confront Israel’s navy, aiming to deny an excuse for force. Lebanese authorities may block the voyage and avoid a new Cedar Revolution symbol.
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China Signals RMB Flexibility Step Toward Global Balance
Asahi Shimbun notes China will allow the yuan to appreciate, signaling a move away from a fixed rate. It warns that too small an appreciation could keep inflation and asset bubbles and cautions that intervention may continue if needed. The piece situates the shift amid US pressure and China’s rising economic clout.
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Hagerman Seniors Earn State Girls Leadership Honors
Kelly O Connor and Cathy Thatcher of Hagerman High School are chosen for Girls State. O Connor receives multiple awards including the U S National Business Education Award and National Leader ship Merit. Thatcher is on the Honor Roll and named Academic All American.
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New Mexico mining debate spans good and bad news
Lea County gains its first new potash mine in four decades while Santa Fe Gold proceeds near Lordsburg and reclamation begins near Raton. Hydro Resources wins an appeals court battle to mine uranium at Church Rock, Red Paint Canyon drilling faces water and sacred site concerns, and lawmakers push reform of the 1872 Mining Law with limited success.
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Obama upholds civilian control amid McChrystal resignation
President Obama asserts civilian dominance over the military after forcing Gen. Stanley McChrystal to resign following his disrespectful Rolling Stone remarks. The decision echoes a long history of generals facing rebuke from presidents, including Truman and Lincoln, to preserve constitutional balance.
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Foreign aid funds Bangladesh child health workers in action
Mahmuda Akhter and Asia work in cyclone damaged Bangladesh villages turning guesthouses into clinics. A 17 month old and an 8 month old receive basic health checks while record charts track weight against WHO guidelines. Global aid programs fund training through USAID and Save the Children amid ongoing funding challenges.
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