Cuba-U.S. relations: the hard road toward normalization begins
A large crowd gathered to watch the flag raising; they cheered as the Cuban flag flew over the embassy for the first time in 54 years.
Today in history: reading the Riot Act for 300 years
You may not have known that the Riot Act was passed by an act of the British Parliament on this date exactly 300 years ago, July 20, 1715.
Benghazi & Hillary: missing the story
The congressional harrying of Clinton over emails concerning the 2012 death of a U.S. ambassador and three staff members in Benghazi has become a running joke.
South African Communists reassess country’s national democratic revolution
The South African Communist Party's Special National Congress took stock of a range of problems besetting South Africa's young democracy.
Communist Party of South Sudan calls for negotiations to end civil war
The Communist Party of South Sudan is calling for inclusive negotiations which bring together all parties, factions, and groups affected by this war.
United States still trying to undermine Cuba’s government
Cuba and the U.S. will soon open embassies in their two capital cities, ending 54 years of no diplomatic relations. Yet normal bi-national relations are unlikely.
Greeks kick bankers and austerity politicians in the teeth
This courageous vote hit usually smug politicians and bankers so hard you could almost hear their teeth rattle.
