Today in history: An era ends in Eastern Europe
On this date in 1990,the Supreme Soviet gave approval to switch to a free market economy, the signal for the GDR to leave the now moribund Warsaw Pact.
Land and political prisoners: unfinished business for Colombian peace talks
Obstacles loom and agreements so far are partial ones.
Today in history: It’s World Peace Day!
In 2015 the theme is "Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All."
Tsipras' Syriza Party wins Greek election again
Greek voters handed a stunning victory to the left-wing Syriza party and its leader Alexis Tsipras, as they went to the polls for the third time in a year.
Wars and armament sales behind world's refugee crisis
Syrians, Iraqis, Afghans and other refuge-seekers are caught in a series of mouse-traps.
Today in Latin American history: Mexican independence from Spain is declared
Mexico celebrates its independence on this date in 1810.
Europe’s elections: a coming storm?
The backdrop for elections in Greece, Portugal, Spain and Ireland is one of deep economic crisis ignited by the American financial collapse of 2007-08.
European left leaders call for “Plan B” for their economies
On the 13th July, the democratic elected Greek government of Alexis Tsipras was brought to its knees by the European Union.
Bolivarian left in Latin America poses major challenge to capitalism
The possibility of creating all-people's unity against the corporate, imperialist enemy is getting greater.
Corbyn poised to shift UK’s Labor Party to the left
One of the parties that led international social democracy's turn toward the centrist 'third way' in the 1990s is now poised to elect a new leader from the left.
