The urgent case for nationalizing the oil industry
If you understand the importance of oil to modern capitalism, you will understand a great deal indeed.
AFL-CIO responds to debate: Emphasis on growth, political mobilization, diversity
Putting more emphasis on organizing and mobilizing union members to impact legislation at all levels were the twin focal points of a 20-page packet of recommendations titled “Winning for Working Families,” issued by the officers of the AFL-CIO April 20.
EU Constitution faces possible French rejection
The future of the European Union Constitution remains in doubt as more polls show a strong potential for a “no” vote in France on May 29. Despite efforts by President Jaques Chirac to encourage the passage of the document, polls showed that as many as 58 percent of French voters intend to reject it.
30 years after the Vietnam War: appeal for friendship
The following open letter from the Vietnam-USA Society to the people of the United States was received from Hoang Cong Thuy, the society’s general secretary, on April 22.
Italy, U.S. disagree on Iraq shooting
The U.S. State Department and the Italian Foreign Ministry released a statement April 29 declaring that a joint commission had failed to agree on a report about the killing of an Italian intelligence agent and the wounding of two other Italians, including left-wing journalist Giuliana Sgrena, by American soldiers in Iraq.
World Notes
Cuba/Venezuela: Ties grow closer; Iraq: MDs warn of deformities; Nepal: CP office attacked; Nigeria: Maritime workers protest casualization; Haiti:Ousted premier near death
Mexicos Fox blinks in face-off with mayor
The Bush administration and its right-wing allies in Latin America are not doing so well. People’s forces in Mexico and continent-wide scored important victories last week.
Haitis Aristide calls for restoring democracy
Deposed President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has called for the restoration of democracy in Haiti.
For Venezuela, what follows war of words?
Venezuela is fighting back against a propaganda onslaught from the U.S. media that, some observers say, is a harbinger of impending military aggression.
China, Taiwan move toward better relations
In a surprise move, Taiwan’s President Chen Shui-bian May 2 proposed setting up “a military and security consultation mechanism as soon as possible” with China, to improve communications between military and security forces and cut the risk of misunderstandings and unintentional conflicts.
