
New York Times calls for reset of U. S. agenda on Cuba
Editorials calling for new U.S. relations with Cuba is the signal for U.S. organizations and individuals involved with Cuba to launch a unified campaign.

Mexico in crisis: Demonstrations against killings erupt worldwide
The Nov. 20 protests were huge and extended beyond Mexico to cities around the world, including several in the United States. More are scheduled for Dec. 3.

The big chill: tensions in the Arctic
The Arctic may be cold, but the politics surrounding it are pretty hot. There is a great deal at stake.

Secret tribunals part of “Trojan Horse” Trans-Pacific trade deal
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a free trade agreement between the U.S. and 11 Asian and Pacific countries that few people have heard of.

Crisis in Colombian peace talks: who is responsible?
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced a halt to peace talks in Havana between his government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.

Spanish Civil War vet Almudever is as lively as ever at 95
Fighters and Friends of the Spanish Republic welcomed one of the very last International Brigade survivors, Joseph Almudever.

French CP condemns action to eliminate Ukrainian Communist Party
This follows the shameful declarations of Ukraine's president advocating the elimination of the Communist Party of the Ukraine in elections.

German election results reflect rightwing hypocrisy on Berlin Wall
U.S. readers are now probably wondering and/or worrying about their own election results. But, different as they may be, there are similarities between there and Germany.

Mexico in crisis: Can Peña Nieto’s presidency survive?
Mexico may be facing a political situation without precedent since the Revolution of 1910-1920.

Muslims worldwide denounce ISIS - but Islamophobes aren't listening
Authoritative Muslim voices from all quarters are denouncing ISIS, as they have denounced al-Qaeda and terrorism in general for years.

