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Readers Speak: The Power of a Picture
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U.S. Courts Tackle Foreign Abuses
Energy corporations question 'law of nations'

By Jennifer Huang
A 215-year-old law originally written to address piracy and crimes abroad against American ambassadors is at the heart of litigation targeting some of the world's largest energy corporations.

World Social Forum Comes up from the Underground

By Lucimara Nunes
Forum organziers say massive press coverage means their event has put social issues in the spotlight.

Venezuela's Chavez Announces Price, Media Controls

By Lucimara Nunes
Hugo Chavez spoke in Porto Alegre amid conflict at home and criticism abroad.

Networking, Strategies as World Social Forum Closes

By Lucimara Nunes
Forum organizers showcased new networks for global social movements and small businesses.

Activists: Globalized Trade Unfair to Developing Nations

By Érica Junghans
International finance reform is a priority for multinational social-change groups.

Exonerated Death Row Inmate at World Social Forum

By Érica Junghan
Forced confessions were among the topics at an anti-death penalty conference.

Chomsky Talk on 'Empire' and Iraq War

By Érica Junghans
The celebrity leftist opinion leader drew an audience of over 18,000.

Financial Crisis Spurs Hope for Cooperation, Debt Relief

By Lucimara Nunes
Delegates call for political unity in South America and Africa, to compete with the U.S. and a united Europe.

Iraq Questions Abound at World Social Forum

By Lucimara Nunes
A possible U.S.-led war against Iraq has turned into a defining issue at the Porto Alegre conference.

Brazilian President Says Poverty is the Priority

By Nunes & Junghans
Brazil's leader said he will speak for the poor at the World Economic Forum.

Peace March, Debt Forgiveness at World Social Forum

By Junghans & Nunes
Opening ceremonies included a huge peace march, and calls for debt forgiveness for developing nations.

Poll Finds Dissatisfaction with Global Economy

By Lucimara Nunes
A poll of 15,000 people in 15 countries reveals deep discontent with the global economy.

World Social Forum bound for India in 2004

By Lucimara Nunes
Organizers hope to "internationalize" economic alternatives by bringing in African and Asian voices.

Politics, Growing Pains at Brazil's World Social Forum

By Érica Junghans
The third World Social Forum kicks off amid shifts in the Brazilian political landscape.