The Egyptian people have been betrayed yet again by Hosni Mubarak, who still refuses to step down. Furious, they have responded in a loud and clear voice: MUBARAK MUST STEP DOWN!!! On the 17th day of growing demonstrations, it’s time for President Obama to echo their demand — loudly and clearly. read more

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Medea Benjamin | Obama Must Take a Stand and Demand That Mubarak Step Down

Lawmakers in Nepal are set to vote for the 17th time to elect a new PM.

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Nepal votes again to elect new PM

The Royal Spanish Academy invites the public to read a section from the 17th Century novel Don Quixote – and upload it to YouTube.

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Spanish hero Don Quixote becomes YouTube star

Japan’s core consumer prices index fell for the 17th straight month in July, underlining its entrenched problems with deflation.

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Japan’s deflation gloom worsens