Police evict Occupy Berlin
The Left Party has come out against Saturday's police eviction of demonstrators occupying the Reichstag lawn.
Israeli whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu's appeal rejected
Israel's Supreme Court last Thursday kept in place a range of restrictions on the rights of nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vananu, while his fight to secure asylum elsewhere continues.
No surrender in Chicago as Occupy movement mushrooms worldwide
Millions protested at more than 950 demonstrations in 80 countries Saturday, marking a month since the rallies against the global financial system began.
Freeport strikers in Indonesia confront titanic forces
The mineworkers, belonging to the Confederation of All-Indonesian Workers Labor Union launched a weeklong strike in July. The union extended the strike set for a month to mid November.
Cyprus, Turkey and hydrocarbon politics
Commentators believe that these threats are little more then bluster since Cyprus's activities are fully protected by international law and are being carried out within its exclusive economic zone.
Israel to release 1,000 Palestinians in swap for Hamas-held soldier, Gilad Shalit
Israel approved a prisoner swap with Gaza's governing Hamas movement early this morning, prompting celebratory street parties in both Israel and Palestine.
Eclectic group of dramas make their debut
I'd like to discuss five disparate but memorable dramas that represent the rich choices available for viewers.
Cuban Five prisoner freed
Rene Gonzalez Sehwerert, one of the Cuban Five, imprisoned by the U.S. on spying charges, was released from a federal prison today after 13 years behind bars.
Applying money and words to defeat the Cuban revolution
In its efforts to upend the Cuban Revolution, the U.S. government has, in recent years, relied upon providing financial support for internal opposition groups.
Impunity continues on Cubana Airliner anniversary
Thirty-five years ago was a day of horror in the Caribbean, when two bombs exploded on a Cuban airliner, which fell into the sea off Barbados.
