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As oil prices continue their dramatic rise, public interest in oil-producing countries is growing. Nigeria—the world’s sixth largest oil producer—is of particular interest. Nigerians live in deep poverty despite their country's vast oil wealth.Nigeria’s 140 million inhabitants make it...  

Marking a momentous victory for the revolutionary struggle in Nepal, Prachanda, the long-time leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), has been sworn in as prime minister. Nepalese Prime Minister and CPN(M) leader PrachandaPrachanda was elected overwhelmingly with nearly 80 percent...  

A judge has dismissed murder charges against seven New Orleans police officers who gunned down two men on a bridge in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The victims were 42-year-old Ronald Madison and 19-year-old James Brissette. Madison, who was mentally handicapped, was shot seven times...  

In brief A local CBS affiliate recently exposed that Denver police have set up cages in a warehouse to hold jailed protesters at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Protesters have dubbed the site "Gitmo on the Platte," in reference to Guantanamo Bay prison and the river running through...  

The potential of a deep economic crisis looms over U.S. society. As is always the case under capitalism—a system based on maximizing profit rather than meeting people’s needs—an economic downturn takes its greatest toll on the workers. Neither Obama nor McCain offer a solution for the...