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By William Branigin / Washington Post Staff Writer Attorneys for a group of Burmese refugees say they have discovered a "smoking gun" document supporting their claims that a major U.S. oil company should be held accountable for human rights violations related to construction of a natural gas pipeline in Burma.

The Wall Street Journal Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Brazil, Argentina and four other countries were put on notice Monday that they could face unfair trade charges before the World Trade Organization unless they resolve disputes with the U.S. in coming weeks.

Did NAFTA Backers Bamboozle America? THE SELLING OF 'FREE TRADE' NAFTA, Washington, and the Subversion of American Democracy By John R. MacArthur Hill & Wang 388pp $25

Townhall.com / Steve Chapman The American labor movement thinks it's being unfairly depicted in the debate over normalizing trade relations with China. The AFL-CIO's opposition has led to the amazing charge that it is being selfishly protectionist, trying to preserve American jobs at the expense of workers abroad. That's the complete opposite of the truth, we now learn.

By Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A commission appointed by the White House and Congress urged lawmakers on Monday to deny permanent trading benefits to China, citing Beijing's crackdown on the Falun Gong spiritual movement and other religious groups.

May 8, 2000 / Business Week

The Press / by Victoria Main in Wellington The Green Party says free-trade deals would be "an absolute disaster for New Zealand" and should be scrutinised by Parliament before being signed.

The Wall Street Journal / By DAVID ROGERS, Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL WASHINGTON -- Bananas and beef are stowaways on a bill before Congress to promote trade with Africa in textiles and apparel.