Opinion on US role in Darfur and UN intervention
The piece argues the United States should focus on domestic issues but urges action in Darfur. It cites Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, UN limitations, and US hesitation under Clinton and Bush. It calls for immediate UN peacekeepers with force, more robust American engagement, and coordination with China to stop the killings. It ends noting an incomplete Cinco de Mayo parade report fragment.
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Rwanda
Dallaire
United Nations
Canada
Security Council
Clinton
Mogadishu
Somalia
Darfur
Sudan
African Union
China
Bush
Measure D echoed in Richland district talk
Former Richland School District board member urges voters to approve Measure D in June to upgrade Redwood Elementary and Richland Junior High, add a new elementary school, renovate roofs and HVAC, reduce overcrowding, and fund new sports and music facilities. State matching funds could total about 14 million dollars.
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Richland
Redwood Elementary
Richland Junior High
Golden Oak Elementary
Shafter
First Priory
Hime Luis
Shafter City Council Receives Applause On Cinco de Mayo
Joe Kirk praises Shafter City Council members and City Manager John Guinn for an excellent job. He commends the city works departments and the police department for efficient service and urges residents to give hearty applause.
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Shafter
John Guinn
Joe Kirk
Court Rules Websites Not Liable For Libel
California Supreme Court bars libel suits against websites for user posts, leaving the author as responsible. The ruling protects search engines and blogs from liability, prompting debate over online responsibility. Author Elias, cited, argues for accountability and potential appeals to higher courts.
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California Supreme Court
Google
California
Yahoo
United States Supreme Court
John Peter Zenger
Elias
Burzynski
Thelias
Aol
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Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Melissa Hill
Diane Givens
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Earthlink.net
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Can Civil Liberties Union
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