Syriza and the Greek earthquake: a deeper look
Almost before the votes were counted in the recent Greek elections, battle lines were being drawn all over Europe.
Left victory in Greece breaks new ground
All eyes are on Greece, where left-wing Alexis Tsipras became the new prime minister on Monday, Jan. 26.
Celebrating Syriza victory, Greeks “finally feel some hope”
Radical left leader Alexis Tsipras took over Monday as austerity-wracked Greece's new prime minister.
An open letter to the leaders of the world
"Let's be clear: the actions we take in 2015 will decide which way the world turns for decades to come; please take the right path."
Germany today: People challenging new right extremists
Recent events here in Germany remind me of a playground see-saw, with constant ups and downs of one side and the other.
Venezuela reaching overseas to help build stronger domestic economy
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was touring the world in January as troubles mounted at home.
Nigeria elections approach amid economic distress and terror attacks
Nigeria is in the news again because of vicious attacks by the extremist jihadi group Boko Haram in the country's Northeastern state of Borno.
Opposition to militarism spurs big win for Japan’s communists
The Japanese Communist Party scored historic gains in December's parliamentary elections, and most strikingly in Okinawa.
Mexico’s federal police responsible for slaughter of student teachers?
HRW is calling on the Obama administration to halt aid to Mexican security forces until human rights violations are investigated and prosecuted.
Latin American, Caribbean nations bolster economic ties with China
Latin American and Caribbean cooperation with China serves economic needs on both sides.
