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...That success has it roots in the JCP's long history. Born in 1922 as the Japanese branch of the Communist International, the global federation of Marxist-Leninist parties created by Moscow, the JCP quickly adapted itself to local conditions. It was one of the few Japanese groups to stand up to the rise of imperial militarists in the run-up to World War II, and suffered as a result. "The JCP was the only political party that struggled against the past war of aggression with the sacrifice of members' lives," says JCP chairman Kazuo Shii. That principled stance earned...
...steal from Hollinger International. Back in his native land, Canadian coverage of the trial has illuminated just how large a shadow he still casts on the news-gathering profession. After all, some of the most prominent journalists covering the trial for the Canadian media - including one on the witness stand - owe much of their career success to the erudite man in the dock...
...National Institutes of Health did not come up with regulations for the acceptable use of embryos and embryonic stem cells, leaving states that choose to fund the research to create their own. The National Academies of Science, recognizing the problem, have proposed a set of guidelines, but these will stand as mere recommendations as long as the federal government officially refuses to get involved...
...said that Stand for Security—the coalition of student groups which advocated for higher wages for the guards—would likely continue to support the guards on any small disputes that may arise in the next year, though the group is happy with the new contract. Jacobs and Silvey said that all issues of concern were addressed by the agreement...
...transform Cambodia's still largely agrarian economy. Two years ago, Chevron announced the discovery of offshore oil reserves in Cambodia. If natural-resources dollars do start flowing in 2010, as some expect, the country may for the first time enjoy a major revenue source that could help it stand on its own feet. Yet, in countries like Nigeria, oil money has only served to enrich a tiny minority while leaving the rest of the country impoverished. And the alternate source of income may only make it more difficult for Western efforts to tie aid to improved Cambodian governance...