Another Iraq? U.S. aids Saudis in Syria intervention
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other feudal Persian Gulf states are providing millions of dollars in funding to Syrian opposition forces every month, with U.S. backing and coordination.
Greek coalition says anti-austerity left alliance necessary
Dimitris Papadimoulis was re-elected as a deputy for Syriza, the left coalition in Greece, on May 6. He presents his analysis.
G8 meets in attempt to stop meltdown
Leaders of the Group of 8 countries of the world's largest economies are meeting at Camp David, Maryland, to begin talks on the global financial crisis.
Striking Los Mineros leader describes horrifying conditions
Our town is where the Mexican Revolution began in 1906, at a time when miners there were virtually enslaved.
Florida fire, journalist harassment reflect special U.S. rules for Cuba
Fire destroyed the Coral Gables, Fla., offices of Airline Brokers, a charter flight provider servicing Cuba and other countries. The Fire Department blamed arson.
Iran rights group warns U.S. Congress: Don’t step up war drive
Peace and human rights organizations are urging the U.S. Congress not to pass a resolution which they say will increase the chances of war with Iran.
Chile launches reforestation campaign for exotic Patagonia
In Patagonia, an exotic natural region of southern Chile, efforts to begin reforestation are commencing.
German elections: The good, the bad, and the ugly
In a way, it's a "good news" and "bad news" angle.
Anti-discrimination law protecting gays passes in Chile
In Chile last week, after a long legislative battle, the country's first all-inclusive anti-discrimination bill became law.
French Left candidate goes one-on-one with ultra-rightist
Jean-Luc Melenchon, the Left Front's candidate in the recent presidential elections in France, has announced he will run as a candidate.
