
Greek workers stage second general strike in two weeks
Two million Greek workers walked off the job for the second time in two weeks Thursday after the country's Parliament backed slashing of the nation's pension system.

Two killed in clashes between workers and police in Panama
Clashes between police and workers' groups in Panama have been suppressed with tear gas, leaving at least two workers dead.

Spain beats way to finals
SOWETO, South Africa — Germany fought a tough battle bogged down by a smooth, tactical and consistent Spain tonight.

Venezuela extradites Salvadoran terrorist to Cuba
The Venezuelan government and news media have announced the arrest, and extradition to Cuba, of accused Salvadoran terrorist Francisco Chavez Abarca.
Moderate wins Poland’s presidential elections
Runoff presidential elections took place in Poland on Sunday, July 4.

Economic crises and modern Greek mythology
Major media in the U.S. and Europe offer myths to explain Greece's economic crisis.

Uruguay got its comeuppance, Africa fans cheer
As the Ghana vs. Uruguay game results continue to sink in, the South African fans and the press continue with the post-mortem of the game. That cheating handball is in the news.
Mixed results from Mexican elections
Mexico carried out gubernatorial elections in 12 of its 31 states on Sunday July 4.

G-20 fails to do enough for job creation, global labor says
TORONTO (PAI)--The world's top political leaders are failing to meet the global job creation challenge resulting from the Great Recession, global labor leaders charge.


