World Notes: Spain, Nigeria, Israel, Venezuela, China, Cuba
Spanish workers battle austerity, lead poisoning in Nigeria, Israel seeks more military aid, Venezuela cuts military spending, China hears labor demands, Cuba boosts Internet access.
Questions and tensions remain about the Cheonan
UNITED NATIONS - A few years ago, one would have assumed that today, June 15, would be a day of celebration across the Korean peninsula.
Colombia tops list as most dangerous place for union workers, once again
Colombia tops list for the most dangerous place in the world for union workers.
Mixed verdict in Slovakia elections
Mixed results in Slovakia elections added to disturbing results in Czech and Hungary earlier makes for difficult politics in Europe.
With a "goooooal," Chicagoans celebrate World Cup opener: Mexico vs. South Africa
CHICAGO - In a sea of green jerseys hundreds proudly cheered for Mexico here early Friday morning, June 11, at a local indoor soccer gym as the North American nation competed against South Africa in the much-anticipated opening game of the 2010 World Cup.
In France, number of women smokers on the rise
France: Experts warn of women's growing dependence on tobacco and other drugs.
Okinawa election rally: U.S. base is not deterrent
Japan peace movement and voters continue to press against relocation of U.S. military base in Okinawa.
Media fury over Berlusconi's “gag”
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi pushes to "gag" Italian media.
Iran's neo-liberal agenda
With mass protests expected on June 12, the anniversary of last year's fraudulent election, it's important to understand the regime's anti-popular roots and intentions.
Iranian unionists, students prepare for nationwide protests
WASHINGTON (PAI)--Iranian unions, students and human rights activists readied nationwide protests.
