Mexican lawmakers OK privatization of nation’s oil industry
The measure will allow foreign multinational corporations to explore, drill and sell Mexican oil and gas.
Sewage overruns Gaza
For over a month the streets of the largest Palestinian city, Gaza, have been overrun with sewage and now are being covered with icy flood waters.
Unhappy International Migrants Day
Migrants, who arrive by the thousands in Lampedusa fleeing war and insecurity in Africa/Syria, are shown being stripped naked and hosed down by authorities.
Germany's Left party becomes the official opposition
Left-wing Die Linke party MP Gregor Gysi took over as leader of the opposition when Germany's two largest parties united in a "grand" coalition.
What to expect in Latin America in 2014
This year in Latin America began with the tragedy of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
Chiquita loses legal battle to keep documents secret
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. has lost a case in which it attempted to block the SEC from releasing documents relating to its payments to a Colombian terrorist group.
Mandela and communism
The world celebrates the life of Nelson Mandela for one thing more than any other - his determination in the face of every provocation to establish a democratic "rainbow nation."
Venezuela municipal elections bolster Maduro’s leftist policies
Venezuelans went to the polls to elect mayors and municipal councils on Dec. 8.
Right wing playing role in Ukraine protests
For more than two weeks, Ukraine and its capital, Kiev have been the site of large-scale demonstrations against the government of President Victor Yanukovych.
Everyday South Africans celebrate Mandela’s life
The death of Nelson Mandela on December 5th at the age of 95 and after prolonged bouts of illness hardly came as a surprise to most South Africans.
