
Mexican government may have tampered with evidence: new forensics report on the Ayotzinapa 43
A team of forensics experts looking into the disappearance of 43 students has finished its work.

SCOTUS decision on DACA, DAPA immigration programs expected soon
The Supreme Court finally heard arguments on the case involving Obama's executive orders protecting non-criminal undocumented immigrants.

Cuban Communist Party to make changes, protect gains
Cuba's Communist Party held its 7th Party Congress in Havana between April 16 and April 19.

Socialism plus markets: Vietnam’s chosen path
Three decades ago, Vietnam embarked on what it calls a "renewal" process that brought rapid development after years of war, famine, and poverty.

Vietnam making inroads with Doi Moi and tourism
The Vietnamese government is moving forward under Doi Moi with a set of free-market reforms with a socialist orientation.

The Vietnam War and Agent Orange are millennials’ problem too
Money alone won't reverse the human and ecological casualties Agent Orange has dealt, but financial reparations would be a step in dealing with a dark part of history.

Tensions remain high in the South China Sea
Vietnam is moving forward in resolving the dispute using its principle of "Peace and Cooperation," but the U.S. is holding naval exercises in the region.

Brazil Chamber of Deputies votes to impeach Rousseff, but struggle isn’t over
The much anticipated vote on the impeachment of Rousseff took place in a raucous atmosphere of shouting, pushing and posturing.

Venezuela’s socialist government, besieged, finds worldwide support
They are dealing with inflation, difficulties in importing goods, falling oil prices, and worsening economic recession.

Vietnam cares for its veterans
Vietnam spends 25 percent of its national budget providing pensions and social services to the nine million people who are veterans or related to them.

