WTO members approve portion of accord on global trade
In Geneva the World Trade Organization backed a plan to end farm export subsidies and cut import duties as a step toward a comprehensive global trade deal. The move clears the way for full negotiations in September and drew praise from officials including Kamal Nath and Jim Peterson.
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World Trade Organization
Kamal Nath
Nath
United States
European Union
Canada
Jim Peterson
Celso Amorim
Iraqi Police Face Hazardous Career Amid Rising Attacks
In Baghdad and across Iraq police say a once cushy job has become deadly as insurgents target officers. From 2003 to 2004, 710 Iraqi police were killed. recruitment remains strong despite daily threats with salaries around 295,000 dinars monthly drawing hopefuls to the academy.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Amjid Mohammed
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Mohammed
U.S
al- Bayaa
al-Shurta
Interior Ministry
Mahmoudiya
Kirkuk
Sabbah Kadhim
Ziyad Khalaf
South Africa’s new fashion wave by young black designers
In Johannesburg a new generation of black designers blends traditional motifs with urban edge, creating wearable, figure-flattering garments. Dion Chang of South African Fashion Week notes a growing national identity and global interest as Sun Goddess pioneers a chic, post-apartheid style.
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South Africa
Dion Chang
Europe
United States
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Vanya Mangaliso
Sun Goddess
Mangaliso
Thando
Vatican fears feminist movements blur gender differences
The Vatican denounces feminism for blurring male and female distinctions and threatening traditional family structures. Cardinal Ratzinger’s 37 page document reiterates opposition to women priests while warning that equality rhetoric can redefine sexuality and subjugate family roles. The piece, aimed at bishops, suggests new feminist approaches undermine maternal fatherly roles and risks social antagonism.
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John Paul II
Paul Lakeland
Fairfield University
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Lakeland
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Venezuelan judge orders arrest of 59 rebel officers
A Caracas court ordered the arrest of 59 former military officers on suspicion of plotting against President Hugo Chavez two weeks before the recall referendum. Venpres said most officers have gone into hiding as officials raised fears of anti government plots and possible disruption of the Aug. 15 vote.
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Rincon
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