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Spanish spring protests: ‘Enough is enough’
Méabh Mc Mahon EU Observer Thousands of students gathered in the eastern Spanish town of Valencia this week to protest against education cuts and corrupt politicians. Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has already raised taxes and cut spending to reduce the … Continue reading
Risking it all – Brazil
Al Jazeera Brazilian children at the Tajaparu river risk getting cut to pieces as they fasten their canoes onto fast-moving tourist boats in order to sell their goods. They are risking death in order to make a few pennies selling … Continue reading
Soft Money: How Facebook Can Boost Its Virtual Currency
Source: Wired Facebook makes the vast majority of its revenue from advertising sold on its site. But the company’s recent S-1 filing for its initial public offering showed that a substantial portion comes from Credits, the virtual currency used in … Continue reading
Greece prime minister seeks signs of support
Source: BBC Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has said it is very important his country gets indications of support from “our European partners”. Comments regarding the property tax: ” The move will prove controversial among Greeks, with the extra tax … Continue reading