Keywords: World Economic Forum
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 25 October 2007
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ECONOMICS
- Anne Lanyon
- 05 September 2007
5 Comments
The APEC theme 'Strengthening our community: Building a sustainable future' is an honourable one. But look further, and you’ll get a glimpse of the priority the Australian Government has for things economic, and an acknowledgement of the role of business in shaping the agenda.
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INTERNATIONAL
- Allister Hayman
- 27 June 2007
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Despite mounting criticism of the human rights record of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, foreign donors, including Australia, continue to back him financially. It seems that the economic growth and stability he has fostered is more valuable than transparency, the rule of law, and human rights.
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AUSTRALIA
- Stuart Braun
- 30 October 2006
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A decade of economic growth has been good for many Australians. The property market has boomed. Wages have spiralled. Equity markets continue to ride record highs. Ordinary Australians have grown rich—but others have missed out.
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RELIGION
- Piaras Jackson
- 21 August 2006
History shows how Irish people have relied on the Church in coping with adversity. The 'official' church may now choose to follow where the people have led, into an Ireland that is more diverse, urban and secular than before.
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AUSTRALIA
Minh Nguyen considers the challenges for the US under the influence of the neo-conservatives.
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INFORMATION
- Michael McKernan, Frank O’Shea, Mark Deasey, Morag Fraser, John Carmody, Brigid Hains, Pip Robertson
- 03 July 2006
Peace drums, Irish visitor, Travellers’ tales, Epiphanies, Deep structure, Counter-terrorism kits, Circling the square
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AUSTRALIA
- Morag Fraser, David Glanz, Anthony Ham, Andrew Bullen
- 26 June 2006
Dr Seuss’ books, Peace under fire, The good life, Sidney Nolan
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INTERNATIONAL
- Michele M. Gierck
- 11 June 2006
Michele M. Gierck speaks to Njongonkulu Ndungane, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town
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INTERNATIONAL
- David Holdcroft
- 05 June 2006
David Holdcroft writes on the colourful culture at the World Social Forum.
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AUSTRALIA
David Glanz on the World Social Forum’s agenda.
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INTERNATIONAL
Dawn Delaney examines the unwelcome legacy of violence against women following the conflict in East Timor.
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