International notes
Chile: Pinochet faces new probe / Palestine: World Bank urges end to closures / India: Rallies mark Bhopal anniversary / Italy: Nationwide strike vs. austerity cuts / Southern Africa: New watchdog for children’s rights
Ibero-American summit: Cuba is not alone
Many of the resolutions passed at the 14th Ibero-American summit ending Nov. 26 in San Jose, Costa Rica, were of special significance for Cuba. The fact that positions introduced or backed by the Cuban delegation gained wide support is evidence that solidarity with Cuba is strong and continuing.
New law aims to destabilize North Korea
President Bush recently signed the “North Korea Human Rights Act of 2004” (NKHRA), which earmarks over $23 million dollars a year for what many see as interference in the internal affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Critics and supporters alike say it is aimed not at human rights, but at destabilizing and even overthrowing the DPRK government.
Texas gov. halts womans execution
HOUSTON — On Dec. 1 Texas Gov. Rick Perry agreed with a rare recommendation from his state parole board that he intervene and stop a Harris County woman from being executed by lethal injection.
Vermont third party celebrates victories
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Progressive Party convention here Dec. 4 celebrated the party’s electoral achievements and mapped plans for the upcoming legislative session.
National Clips
WASHINGTON: Soldiers sue to come home / SACRAMENTO, Calif.: Repressive ‘parade law’ repealed / DETROIT, Mich.: Kurdish restaurant owner fights deportation
Texans brace against new power grab
HOUSTON — Texans who value democracy are preparing for yet another major challenge from George W. Bush’s party. Three Republican candidates for state representative who were beaten in the Nov. 2 ballot count have appealed to the state Legislature to have their election defeats overturned.
