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Posted by Jim on 20/11/2009

The New York Times > Books > Image > Book Review ¦ A Pocket History of Sex in the Twentieth Century, by Jane Vandenburgh A profoundly moving page of words and little pictures from Alison Bechdel, reviewing Jane Vandenburgh. (tags: comics books) Audio: Fiction Podcast: Orhan Pamuk reads Vlad ...

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Russia: Blogging the Winter in Yakutia

Posted by Veronica Khokhlova on 20/11/2009

Winter is yet to arrive in much of Europe, but one of its geopolitical attributes is already back in the spotlight: fears of disruptions of Russian gas deliveries are growing more intense, due to the recurring dispute between Russia and Ukraine. Politics aside, though, in some of Russia's region ...

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At launch of flagship report, Lucy Liu and Ann M. Veneman celebrate achievements for children

Posted on 20/11/2009

NEW YORK, USA, 19 November 2009 – UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Lucy Liu and former child soldier Grace Akallo joined Executive Director Ann M. Veneman today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). To mark the occasion, ...

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Spain: 'El País Semanal' issues special photo edition on child rights

Posted on 20/11/2009

MADRID, SPAIN, 19 November 2009 – For the past six months, Spanish photographer Isabel Muñoz has been traveling around the world, taking photos of children.

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UNICEF and faith-based partners launch World Day of Prayer and Action for Children

Posted on 20/11/2009

NEW YORK, USA, 18 November 2009 – As the international community prepares to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on 20 November, UNICEF today took part in the global launch of the World Day of Prayer and Action for ...

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