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Jimmy Carter says religious leaders discriminate against women

Former President Jimmy Carter says much of the discrimination and abuse suffered by women around the world is attributable to a belief "that women are inferior in the eyes of God."

America hasn't improved much over past 3 decades, Jimmy Carter says

America is no better off now than it was in the late 1970s and early 1980s, says former President Jimmy Carter. From national politics to relationships with other nations, there is a lot of room for improvement.

Jimmy Carter Secures Release of U.S. Prisoner in North Korea

Looking gaunt but relieved, an American freed after nearly seven months jailed in North Korea left Pyongyang on Friday in the company of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

Former US President Jimmy Carter headed to North Korea on rescue mission

Jimmy Carter is set to travel to North Korea very soon, according to two sources familiar with the former president's plans, in what they characterized as a private mission to free a U.S. citizen imprisoned there.

Racism is driving anti-Obama protests, says Jimmy Carter

Philippe Naughton Times Online 09/15/2009
Barack Obama effigy found hanging in Jimmy Carter's home town

An effigy of Barack Obama has been found hanging from a building in Plains, Georgia, the home of former US president Jimmy Carter.

Racism is driving anti-Obama protests, says Jimmy Carter

The former American president Jimmy Carter says racism and fear is driving the wave of anger directed at Barack Obama as he tries to drive through comprehensive reform of the US healthcare system.

Jody Powell, Jimmy Carter's White House Press Secretary, Dead at 65

Jody Powell, who served as press secretary for President Jimmy Carter, has died, a spokesman for the Carter Center said. He was 65.

Elders group of former statesmen visits Middle East

JERUSALEM — A group of prominent former statesmen and business leaders kicked off a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Tuesday in a bid to encourage Middle East peace efforts.

 
Jimmy Carter says Palestinians treated 'like animals'

Former US president Jimmy Carter on Tuesday met Hamas leader Ismail Haniya in the Gaza Strip, where he called for a lifting of Israel's blockade, saying Palestinians are being treated "like animals."