“Let them eat cake,” says king as Swaziland plunges into crisis
Opposition to Mswati's royal despotism has been arising through the trade unions. Demands include increased wages and union rights, as well as democratic reforms.
Hungary arrest could result in answers to old questions
This case has importance far beyond the issue of one man's guilt or innocence.
Canadian scientists protest firings, spending cuts
Canada's government made excessive cuts in its environmental departments, resulting in the firing of many top scientists.
Investigation: Fukushima nuclear disaster was “man-made”
Last year's Fukushima nuclear catastrophe was "man-made" and "the result of collusion" between the government, regulators and the company.
