Bush: Ill bring troops home on JetBlue
According to most official estimates, with its recent spate of scheduling problems and flight delays, JetBlue could take up to seven years to bring U.S. troops home, and possibly 10 years in the event of inclement weather.
THIS WEEK IN LABOR
‘Worker Squeezinart’ EFCA ads LA Times workers organize Was there ever any question? Hold the date!
WORLD NOTES
Bolivia: Cuba aids flood victims UK: Venezuelan oil helps Londoners Australia: No free ride for U.S. military bases Iran: New evidence of U.S. military incursions Kenya: Salt mine workers are abused
Venezuela and Argentina to cooperate
For Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the signing of 17 agreements Feb. 21 with President Nestor Kirchner of Argentina was part of a larger plan for cooperation and integration among South American countries.
S. Korean liberal, left parties in crisis
Less than a year before the Republic of Korea’s (South Korea) next presidential election, President Roh Moo Hyun, elected in a stinging rebuff to the country’s extreme right, announced Feb. 22 he would quit the ruling Uri Party by the end of February.
Canadian CP: Urgent to defeat the right
TORONTO — Opening with an Aboriginal drum song, and with speakers taking the floor in English, French and Spanish, the Communist Party of Canada (CPC) held a lively 35th Central Convention here Feb. 1-4.
Seniors on a roll for more victories
CLEVELAND — “We’re on a roll,” said Samanthie Brooks, as she welcomed nearly 300 retiree activists at the Senior Voice legislative action conference Feb. 26 at Trinity Cathedral.
No Child Left Behind isnt working
The results of a nation-wide testing of high school seniors puts in doubts the efficacy of the Bush administration’s much touted No Child Left Behind Act.
Chicago hosts Euro Film Fest
CHICAGO — At least 7,000 people are expected to attend the 55 Chicago premieres of films from two dozen European Union countries, in the 10th Annual European Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., March 2-29.
