Controversy over Israel and anti-Semitism embroils German left
Heated debate that had been tearing at Germany's Left Party seems to have abated after June 28, when its Bundestag members modified a controversial position on Israel.
China’s green power plan
The energy's always greener on the other side...of the world, that is. Particularly, in China.
Amidst massive strikes, Greek Parliament votes for austerity
Much of Greece was shut down Tuesday and Wednesday by a general strike by all major union federations, but parliament approved the general terms of a crushing austerity program.
Serbian refugee situation still a big problem
Serbia harbors more refugees than any other European country.
Communists assess India election defeat
India's Communists assess electoral defeats, and renew commitment to democracy and mass struggle.
19 political prisoners on hunger strike in Iran
The Committee for the Defense of the Iranian People's Rights is asking for solidarity with prominent political prisoners on hunger strike in Iran.
Indonesian domestic worker is beheaded in Saudi Arabia
Jakarta stopped workers from traveling to Saudi Arabia after the beheading there of a 54-year-old Indonesian migrant worker June 17.
Best things in life are free: studying medicine in Cuba
Who would have ever believed that one of the best medical programs in the world is free, in a third world country and primarily filled with people of color?
Bahrain: Military tribunals hand down long sentences
Condemnation is mounting in response to severe sentences handed down June 22 against 21 leaders of ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
African Union ramps up efforts for ceasefire in Libya
The AU questioned the stance of the rebels and the NATO powers that Gadaffi must go before any ceasefire and dialogue can commence.
