Around the World (Feb 27, 2008)

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The New York Philharmonic Orchestra performs in North Korea.

ARAB LEAGUE:
Reject Proposal to Restrict Satellite Broadcasts
Information Ministers’ New ‘Principles’ Would Extend Repression of Free Speech
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/02/26/mena18153.htm

CHINA:
Hu Jia’s Fate a Test of Beijing’s Human Rights Stance
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/02/26/china18152.htm

IRELAND:
Republicanism and Revolution – Second Edition
http://www.wellred.marxist.com/index.php?main_page=product_book_info&products_id=15

MOROCCO:
Protect Rights to Privacy and Fair Trial
Petition Calls for Repeal of Repressive Law
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/02/26/morocc18141.htm

EXPECTED TODAY:
The Santo Domingo Metro rapid transit system is expected to be completed and ready for test-runs by the Dominican Republic Government.