The present and future of Jerusalem: a peace activist’s view
Since the war between Israel and the surrounding Arab states, the mantra for many Israeli politicians has been "Jerusalem, the united and undivided eternal capital of Israel."
Subversion contractors an obstacle to U.S.-Cuba ties
The focus so far has been on pushing Obama toward changes he is legally authorized to carry out. The missing link, however, may be popular pressure put on Congress.
Caribbean states, Uruguayan president demand end of Cuba blockade
The Caribbean Community, known as CARICOM, has once more called for an end to the U.S. blockade of Cuba.
Reds and Greens triumphant in Germany
In a way the victory recalled those of Obama in 2008 and 2012. They marked an amazing defeat of racists; this coalition is a blow to primitive anti-communism.
Germany sees confrontations with police too
Police confrontations in Germany have not been quite as severe as some have been in Ferguson. But some have been dramatic enough.
Left candidate clinches victory in Uruguay presidential runoff
The Vazquez victory should be seen within the context of the Bolivarian dynamic, a multinational movement in South America, Central America and the Caribbean.
