Belgium's shame

Article Abstract:

The citizens of Belgium believe that the country's political and judicial systems have failed them due to the poor handling of a case involving the death of children by a pedophile. Allegations of political coverups caused about 300,000 people to demonstrate in the streets of Brussels in Oct 1996.

Social aspects, Editorial, Belgium, Demonstrations and protests, Justice, Administration of, Administration of justice, Political corruption, Public opinion, Demonstrations

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A dam shame

Article Abstract:

Plans for a proposed dam that would enable Laos to export hydro-electric power had to be halted when a front for the army began logging operations in the area where the dam was to be built. Logging was originally banned in an effort to save the Laotian forests.

International trade, Economic development, Logging, Laos

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City of shame: the nation's capital

Article Abstract:

Washington, DC, faces a budget deficit of $700 million and imminent fiscal collapse. An outside financial board is a possible short-term solution. Some politicians favor exempting district residents from federal taxes as a long-term solution.

Finance, Washington, D.C., Local finance

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