RIGHTS: U.N. Condemns Land Grabs in Native Territories

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 14 (IPS) - Millions of people around the world who belong to
indigenous communities continue to face discrimination and abuse
at the hands of authorities and private business concerns, says a
new U.N. report released here Thursday.

ODAC Newsletter - Jan 15

Oil prices began the year with a rally, reaching nearly $84 a barrel as temperatures across much of the northern hemisphere required the heating to be turned up a notch.

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