Tag: people
group name: oneworldus
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October 02, 2006 11:36 AM EDT --
Health groups are rejoicing this week after a federal judge in New York gave the go-ahead to the largest class action lawsuit in U.S. history. Smokers of "light" and "low tar" cigarettes . . . more
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October 23, 2006 03:22 PM EDT --
Hello All,
I am Elizabeth Nolan and I have been working as Partnership Intern here at OneWorld US this Fall. On Wednesday October 11th , I attended "Development Information Workgroup Event: Blogs, . . . more
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September 14, 2006 01:31 PM EDT --
by Fred Mednick, Teachers Without Borders
Although coverage of atrocities committed by "radical Islamists" dominates the front pages of our newspapers, very few people know about Islam's . . . more
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September 28, 2006 12:26 AM EDT --
The fate of a U.S. Army medic who went AWOL rather than return for a second tour in Iraq is unclear today after he turned himself in to military authorities.
Attorneys for Augustin Aguayo filed new . . . more
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October 05, 2006 01:46 PM EDT --
World Teachers Day is celebrated every year on October 5, the anniversary of the UN adoption of a major declaration on teaching in 1966. This year's theme is "Quality Teachers for Quality Education," . . . more
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January 28, 2008 10:40 AM EST --
OneWorld's People of 2007 have been announced! The eight finalists were chosen from nominations made by OneWorlders across the globe and represent some of the most inspiring and innovative efforts . . . more
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October 04, 2006 02:15 PM EDT --
OneWorld United States hosted a live online chat with Carolyn Bartholomew, Executive Director of Basic Education Coalition on October 3rd from 2-3 pm EST. Carolyn authored an article, "It . . . more
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February 06, 2007 10:27 AM EST --
Despite a setback in clinical trials, health advocacy groups remain supportive of the need to develop a biomedical product that women can use to protect themselves against HIV infection.
Last week, researchers . . . more
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October 07, 2006 04:15 PM EDT --
Global civil society organizations are pressing the 192-nation U.N. General Assembly to recognize indigenous peoples' rights to their land and resources.
''This is an opportunity that must . . . more
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October 23, 2006 12:22 PM EDT --
The United States, in a twist on social Darwinism, maintains protection standards so low that they shield only the strongest people from cancer-causing radiation. So say scientists whose conclusions are . . . more
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April 08, 2008 11:49 AM EDT --
WASHINGTON, Apr 7 (OneWorld) - Five adults and five youths were inaugurated into the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans today, a tribute to national role models who have dedicated their lives to . . . more
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February 07, 2007 02:19 PM EST --
Attorneys for the first commissioned officer to refuse to serve in Iraq plan to appeal if he's convicted at a court martial this week on a U.S. military base at Fort Lewis, Washington.
"It's . . . more
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October 05, 2006 10:53 AM EDT --
The emotional ravages of war are at issue following the surrender to military officials of Specialist Darrell Anderson, a decorated U.S. soldier who fled to Canada rather than return to Iraq.
Anderson, . . . more
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September 20, 2006 05:08 PM EDT --
Events surrounding the largest annual gathering of world leaders--at the UN General Assembly meetings--continue to lead the headlines today. A grouping of prominent women leaders, including Palestinian . . . more
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June 19, 2008 07:44 PM EDT --
Jazmine Rodriguez
OneWorld US
Thu., Jun. 19, 2008
WASHINGTON, Jun 19 (OneWorld) - Over 37 million people were living as refugees from conflict or persecution at the end . . . more
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December 18, 2006 02:11 PM EST --
Time Magazine's Person of the Year has been nominated and it is You. Yes YOU... for your contribution to online social networking.
I was listening to BBC's World Have Your Say asking . . . more
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January 18, 2007 07:15 PM EST --
We hosted a live online chat with one of the finalists for OneWorld's People of 2006, Al Santoli, founder and president of Asia America Initiative on Thursday, January 18, 2-3 pm (EST).
The Asia . . . more
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November 09, 2006 02:03 PM EST --
Many non-profit groups are quite pleased with the results of Tuesday's Congressional elections and looking ahead to what this might mean for the United States.
On national security - Council for . . . more
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October 31, 2006 03:11 PM EST --
Workers in this city could become the first in the nation to be guaranteed paid sick leave after voters go to the polls her and across the country next Tuesday.
Proposition F on the city's ballot . . . more
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October 07, 2006 04:26 PM EDT --
The human population of the United States will reach 300 million some time this month amid anxiety over immigration and the environment.
The milestone should be attained around mid-month, according to . . . more
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