U.S. Communist Party challenges anti-Cuba lawsuit
The plaintiff in a lawsuit against Cuba is claiming the right to question the U.S. Communist Party on its relationship to the Communist Party of Cuba and an extensive list of Cuban institutions and personalities.
U.S., Russia readying pact to slash nuclear weapons
The U.S. and Russia are close to an agreement that will make major cuts in their nuclear stockpiles. It is seen as a step in the direction of complete nuclear disarmament.
Afghan war hurts domestic agenda, Mich. peace leader says
"War is subverting the domestic agenda," Dr. Prasad Venugopal told peace activists. "There is no room for despair in the peace movement because a lot of lives depend on it."
House hearing debates Cuba travel
A bill to end the Cuba travel ban got a lively debate in a House committee last week.
Honduran freedom fighter seeks American allies
Dr. Luther Castillo, Communications Secretary for the Committee to Oppose the Coup d'etat in Honduras, spoke recently at a meeting held in the Honduran immigrant community in Plano, Texas, on October 17. Castillo responded to a call from the Dallas Committee for the Restoration of Democracy in Honduras.
War for oil? T. Boone Pickens thinks so
U.S. companies are entitled to Iraq's oil, oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens told a congressional committee Oct. 21.
Cuban Five prisoner's sentence reduced
A Miami federal judge has reduced Cuban Five prisoner Antonio Guerrero's jail sentence from life to just under 22 years.
