Many in Germany see through NATO designs on Ukraine
The crisis in the Ukraine continues to be big news here in Germany, on front pages and screens.
Cuban doctors attend to Brazil's underserved
The 400 Cuban doctors are part of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's "More Doctors" program joined, by several hundred physicians from Uruguay, Argentina, Spain, and Portugal and 1096 from Brazil itself.
Obama, Francis find common ground on income inequality
The two discussed the plight of the poor as well as regions of conflict and the elusive nature of peace around the world.
Exxon Mobil deal with Ukraine factors in Russia’s Crimea policy
The awarding of rights to develop a major natural gas find in the Black Sea may have strongly predisposed Russia to support the referendum which resulted in the reunion of Crimea with Russia.
Socialist Bachelet returns to Chile presidency
For the second time, Michelle Bachelet was sworn in as president of Chile, Mar. 11. Bachelet's first term as president of Chile ran from 2006 to 2010.
Revival of fascism a growing concern in Europe
Commenting on Ukrainian developments, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius pooh-poohed the idea that there is a fascist danger.
WikiLeaks shows NATO’s role in Ukraine crisis
Is the Russian occupation of the Crimea a case of aggressive expansionism by Moscow or aimed at blocking a scheme by NATO to roll up to Russia's western border?
Congressional backing of Venezuela protests raises tough questions
With violent anti-government protests continuing since early February, the idea of Venezuelans "protesting peacefully" reflects media bias.
Left candidate wins in El Salvador elections
The candidate of the left wing FMLN, Salvador Sanchez Ceren, appears to have won the Mar. 9 presidential runoff elections.
Intellectual property rights and the TPP
Ever since Jefferson's time there has been a contest between two principal propositions on intellectual property (IP).
