‘Human safaris’ scandal in the Andaman Islands has reached the British Parliament

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THUNDER BAY – The ‘human safaris’ scandal in the Andaman Islands has reached the British Parliament, with MPs tabling a motion calling on India to close the illegal road that cuts through the Jarawa tribe’s reserve. Presented to the House of Commons by MP Andrew George, it calls for an end to recently contacted Jarawa being treated like attractions…

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Post-Racial Society? Not Yet: Poll Shows ‘Stark Racial Divide’ Still Exists in America

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THUNDER BAY – Claims that the United States entered a post-racial era with the election of Barack Obama are premature, according to political scientist Pearl Ford Dowe of the University of Arkansas. Her research shows that stereotypes stigmatizing African Americans and Latinos remain strong.

“According to the Blair-Rockefeller Poll, the presence of the first African American family in the White…

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Rotary clubs worldwide meet $200 million fundraising challenge for polio eradication

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THUNDER BAY – In Thunder Bay, Rotarians are involved in many local efforts, as well as, through Rotary International in efforts around the world. Warren Philp shares a project that Rotarians are engaged with. Rotary clubs worldwide meet $200 million fundraising challenge for polio eradication.

Despite a sagging global economy, Rotary clubs around the world have succeeded in raising more…

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Pope Benedict “Educating Young People in Justice and Peace” is a task for every generation

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VATICAN – Pope Benedict XVI delivered a New Year’s Message from the Vatican today.

Here is the text of the address:

Dear Brothers and Sisters!

On the first day of the year, the liturgy resounds in the Church throughout the world with the ancient priestly blessing that we heard during today’s first reading: “The Lord bless you…

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United Nations General Assembly has approved their 2012-2013 budget totaling $5.15 billion

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UNITED NATIONS – International – The United Nations General Assembly has approved their 2012-2013 budget totaling $5.15 billion. The agreement was welcomed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as a collective achievement and a commitment to “Do more and better with less. All budget years are tough. But this year was especially difficult,” Mr. Ban said in his remarks…

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Porn and Dead Dogs: Facebook’s New Look

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THUNDER BAY – What’s not to like? Well, a lot actually. Facebook grabbed the world’s attention yet again yesterday, as millions of users reported seeing a variety of NSFW images appearing in their News Feeds including porn, dead animals, and “extreme violence,” courtesy of a widespread spam attack. The culprits are still unknown, but they likely took advantage of…

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Children in Libya Enjoying School and Return to Normal Life

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TRIPOLI – The battles in Libya have made it out of the headlines over the past weeks since the capture and death of the former dictator Col. Qadaffi. However NATO is reporting that things are starting to return to a state of normal,…

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International Day for Preventing the Explotation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

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NEW YORK – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon helped commemorate the International Day for Preventing the Explotation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. “Since the declaration, 10 years ago, of the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, the United Nations family has…

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“First Nations are pursuing economic development opportunities at home and abroad”

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OTTAWA – “First Nations are pursuing economic development opportunities at home and abroad,” said AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo speaking from Ottawa. “Our trade mission to China has proven to be an effective way to strengthen our relationship with one of the world’s economic leaders. In our many meetings, we received…

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Mayor Booker leading from the front armed with his Blackberry

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THUNDER BAY – Newark, New Jersey is struggling with the impact of a major early season snow storm today. Mayor Cory Booker is proving once again that modern progressive leadership means leading from the front-lines. Mayor Booker leading from the front armed with his Blackberry.

To the 1,103,371 people who follow Mayor Booker on Twitter, tonight they are…

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