Articles written by Andrew Woolford
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The United Nations and ICC tackle Darfur
Chief Prosecutor Luis Ocampo appears in front of the Security Council at the United Nations in New York to discuss the issues over Sudanese government officials.
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Pictures and Sound Releases Debut Album
A review of the debut album from Portland's own Picture and Sounds. The soulful coffee house rock is made to set the mood.
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America's Next Top Model Returns
After 10 seasons of America's Next Top Model, Tyra Banks hasn't exhausted all of America's Top Models, controversies and fierceness.
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New Harry Potter Film Pushed Back to 2009
Warner Bros. has pushed back the new Potter film, saying the movie would be better positioned for opening next year.
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Sales on Latest Clothing for New York Men
From Uptown to Downtown, from Westside to Eastside, New York is bursting with sample sales as the Spring/Summer season comes to an end. Designer clothing for way less.
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Surprises for Dem. Primaries in Connecticut
The Democrats in Connecticut turned out to choose their Democratic representatives for state rep & state senate. The race provided Connecticut with some shocking results.
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China's Long Relationship with Africa
China's growing economy and interest in Africa is closely watched by the Western Superpowers, who question China's policies and motives on the continent.
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Child Prostitution in New York City
Children are being employed in the sex trade in New York and other major cities around the world. Child prostitution has been a global issue for years in New York.
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UN Fails to Pass Zimbabwe Economic Sanctions
Security Council fails to adopt sanctions against Zimbabwe leadership China and the Russian Federation cast negative votes, that veto the sanctions.
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Brazil Works Hard for Global Warming
Though Brazil is exempt from the immediate restrictions under the United Nations Framework for Climate Change, the country has reduced the emissions of CO2 by 13 tons.
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Mixed Reports from Zimbabwe
President Mugabe is sworn in after the June 27th Elections under scrutiny from the world's media and controversy surrounding the legitmacy of the elections.
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More Funding Needed for Food Crisis
The World Food Program committed $11.5 billion to the aid the food crisis, but still funding is stretched thin as 22 countries are vulnerable to the threat.
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Independence Day Celebrations Come to Brooklyn
This Fourth of July, for the first time the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will be launched from a barge off North 11th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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Temporary Peace for Central African Republic
On June 21 a peace agreement was reached and signed between the Government of the Central African Republic and the country's major rebel groups in Libreville, Gabon.
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The Situation in Zimbabwe
With Zimbabwe just coming out of another major election tension increases between President Mugabe and the international community.
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Peacekeepers Abused Children
SavetheChildren UK, a non-governmental organization recently released a report about children in conflict-ridden countries being abused by those sent to help them.
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Comedy Club Breaks Stand-up Record
As a fundraising event in New York, Comedy Strip Live held the longest Stand-up comedy show in the world. Guiness Book of World Records was there to officiate the event.
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Harrison Ford Speaks for Wildlife
On World Environment Day 2008, the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking launched its global intiative that features public service announcements by Harrison Ford.
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Media's Effects on Politics
Since the days of FDR, all politicians have made decisions based on how close the media pays attention to their lives and its effect on votes.
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