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WASHINGTON, Jul 2 (OneWorld.net) - The Peruvian government has given a company permission to drill for oil in Amazon territories populated by two uncontacted tribes, just 13 days after dozens of people were killed during protests against the exploitation of indigenous lands.

WASHINGTON, Jul 2 (OneWorld.net) - One week after U.S. President Barack Obama re-opened the national conversation on immigration, much of the country's ethnic media have banded together to press Congress to make reform a reality this year.

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WASHINGTON, Jul 2 (OneWorld.net) - Thousands of Hondurans protesting the military takeover that ousted President Manuel Zelaya over the weekend are being joined by governments worldwide that have condemned the coup and imposed sanctions on the country's military leaders.

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WASHINGTON, Jul 1 (OneWorld.net) - The coming four months of monsoon rains could increase the risk of waterborne diseases for 280,000 displaced people in northern Sri Lanka. Aid groups working in the area are preparing for possible outbreaks of malaria, diarrhea, and dysentery.

WASHINGTON, Jul 1 (OneWorld.net) - A renowned climate scientist, an actress, a former lawmaker, and local residents in West Virginia were arrested last week while protesting the coal mining method of mountaintop removal, which environmental experts and citizens say destroys mountain ranges and contaminates water.

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WASHINGTON, Jul 1 (OneWorld.net) - California and 13 other states were given a green light Tuesday by the U.S. government to implement higher emission and fuel efficiency standards for cars.

WASHINGTON, Jun 30 (OneWorld.net) - Survivors of torture joined human rights activists in the streets of Washington, DC last week to demand prosecution of those involved in planning and implementing U.S. torture policies.

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WASHINGTON, Jun 30 (OneWorld.net) - Sixth months since the Israeli offensive, limits on reconstruction materials, insufficient access to health care and other public services, and soaring unemployment is preventing Palestinians in Gaza from rebuilding their lives, reports a humanitarian organization operating in the territory.

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WASHINGTON, Jun 30 (OneWorld.net) - Lithuanian legislation prohibiting the discussion of homosexuality in schools and other places accessible by youngsters was vetoed yesterday by President Adamkus after being passed by parliament last week.

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WASHINGTON, Jun 30 (OneWorld.net) - Human rights advocates warn the weekend's military coup in Honduras shows a "dangerous collapse of democracy."