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Grumbling delegates to a World Trade Organization meeting finally began their negotiations in earnest yesterday after Seattle police shut down any possibility of a second day of chaos on the nearby streets. Backed by the National Guard and another 350 state troopers, close to 1,200 Seattle riot police cordoned off the downtown core, arresting hundreds of protesters who managed to sneak into the no-go zones. (12.2.99) From the National Post
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GENEVA--Pascal Lamy of France is leading in the race to head the World Trade Organization, in front of three other nominees, the head of the selection process said. Lamy, the former European Union trade chief, emerged as the top candidate in the first round of consultations with member states.
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A paper by Martin Khor, director of the Third World Network, points out how some of the rules, recent proposals and developments in the World Trade Organization may have an impact on the realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The paper is one of the articles included in the book “CSO Perspectives on the Millennium Development Goals", a compilation of viewpoints from three members of the United Nations Development Programme CSO Advisory Committee.
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The World Trade Organization has backed the United States in a trade battle with Europe, ruling that Washington can still use a much-contested law to take retaliatory measures against nations it deems guilty of unfair trade practices. (12.23.99) From the New York Times
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Global Action: Trade in the Balance that comes with a CD called "Resourcing the Church to change the World" (with sections: global issues unpacked, Bibles studies, Powerpoint presentations, simple campaign actions, prayer points, background info). It's filled with Biblical justification for involvement in the global trade debate. An excellent resource from TEAR Fund/United Kingdom ("Christian Action with the World's Poor"), the World Vision-type organization of Britain. http://www.tearfund.org/campaigning/globalaction
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Seattle braced for another potential day of protests against the World Trade Organization meeting here as National Guard patrols prepared to work with police and State Patrol officers to secure the downtown area. (12.1.99) From the Seattle Times.
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