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November 19, 2009

Inter Press Service

Inter Press Service (IPS) is a global, independent, nonprofit media and communications outlet. The IPS News Service provides daily coverage of global issues, processes, and events, seeking the story behind the stories and giving voice to the voiceless. IPS promotes democracy, equality and justice by offering different perspectives and by reporting stories that other mainstream and international news services miss.

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Features

Brazil Deforestation Down 45 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 13 (IPS) - Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon jungle was reduced more than expected between August 2008 and July 2009 -- 45 percent compared to the previous 12 months, the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) reported.
Argentina: 'Grandma, Will You Read to Me?'
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 11 (IPS) - "Moving," "rewarding," "therapeutic" are some of the terms used to describe their volunteer work by some of the women taking part in the Storytelling Grandmothers Programme aimed at awakening a love of reading among youngsters from poor families in Argentina.