Cuban communists elect new leaders, plan for changes
Party leaders stressed that even though some of the proposals may seem radical, their purpose is not to dismantle, but to strengthen Cuba's socialist system.
World Notes: Finland, Honduras, Japan – and more
Buoyed by opposition to EU bailouts and disillusionment with government scandals and arrivals of new immigrants, the populist True Finn Party won 19.1 percent of the votes in elections April 17.
Strike shakes up Bolivian government
President Evo Morales' socialist government is close to warding off a challenge to its staying power.
World's unions call for ending attack on Bahrain labor
Those in the ruling circles intend to complete the transformation of the country into a totalitarian state.
Left advances in Peru's elections
The most left-wing presidential candidate came from behind and bested a whole array of right-wing candidates to enter a runoff election.
What’s going on in Haiti
In Haiti, where the U.S. government wages what amounts to low-intensity war, the balance of forces does not favor the people.
Scientists to look at Big Bang
A super-strong telescope, to be constructed nearly half a mile below the earth's surface and more than a mile in length, may be able to look into the distant past - to see the Big Bang.
NATO blocks possible peace deal in Libya
The two European NATO countries which have spearheaded the intervention in war torn Libya, the United Kingdom and France, are calling for an intensification of the intervention.
World Notes: China, Hungary, Ivory Coast – and more
International news about China, Hungary, Ivory Coast, Palestine, Costa Rica and Cuba are explored.
Union leaders: World climate meet must include green, decent jobs
International trade union leaders are calling for decisive and ambitious climate action centered on social protections, doubling the number of green and decent jobs and ensuring a just transition to a greener future.
