US-Korea Free Trade Deal Sparks Controversy
In April 2007, South Korea and the US reached a controversial free trade arrangement after fourteen months of negotiations. Unions and other organizations representing South Korean workers and farmers, supported by the local social democrats, consider the deal a threat to South Korean jobs, and their industries as a whole.
Minimizing Exposure to the Sun
While there will always be a place for high-quality sunscreen on body parts exposed to the sun, covering up elsewhere—ideally with clothing designed to absorb or shield the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation—can minimize a person’s skin cancer risk significantly.
Right-wing Group Invents Oppression by the 'Homosexual Agenda'
In a statement exposing falsehoods contained in a TV ad against marriage equality produced by an anti-gay coalition, LGBT civil rights group Human Rights Campaign (HRC) this week accused the group of hiring actors to invent or distort social issues related to the question of same-sex marriage.
Climate Change: Money a Key Element in Bonn Adaptation Talks
At the first round of climate change talks in Bonn, Germany, a delegate from the Philippines noted that the Christmas bonus of a Wall Street banker was higher than the amount of money allocated to the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF).
US, Cuba Set to Improve Ties, Seek Dialogue
HAVANA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- After half a century of ever-widening political differences, Cuba and the United States appear to have reached an opportune moment for rapprochement based on respect and mutual benefit.
Venezuela’s Chávez Declares Support for Obama’s Nuclear Disarmament Pledge
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez pledged his support for United States President Barack Obama's call for nuclear disarmament, and said he hopes the upcoming Summit of the Americas will provide an opportunity to 'reset' diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Obama Speech Gives Momentum to Calling for Nuclear-free World
The monthly anti-nuclear weapons action on April 6 was special as it took place immediately after U.S. President Barack Obama's statement that 'the United States has a moral responsibility' to work for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
EPA in the Business of Economic Recovery
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allocated close to $300 million this week in funds appropriated through the economic stimulus package passed last February. Those funds have been sent to states for 'shovel ready' environmental clean-up projects and the agency's 'clean diesel' program.
Light at the End of the Unemployment Line?
As funds from President Obama's economic stimulus package begin to arrive in the states and new investments in infrastructure and job-saving programs start to flow, does new data from the Department of Labor suggest that the dismal unemployment situation may be turning a corner?
Georgia: State Assembly Fails MARTA, as Service Cuts Loom
ATLANTA – State and local lawmakers joined with activist groups Wednesday, April 08, 2009, in urging Gov. Sonny Perdue to call a special session of the Georgia General Assembly to deal with transportation funding issues.
