Peru mine conflict pits David against Goliath
The action, emblematic of conflict throughout Latin America between local people and multi-national mining corporations, resulted in violent confrontation.
Cuba celebrates International Children's Day
Cuba puts itself onto a fiesta footing each June 1 to entertain "those they know" who want every happiness, love, and an unforgettable International Children's Day.
Rally seeks freedom for Puerto Rican political prisoner Oscar Lopez Rivera
Lopez is the longest-held political prisoner in the history of Puerto Rico.
Starving and broke: Yemen's "war on terror"
Yemen managed to introduce a hopeful chapter to a gloomy modern history. They must remain wary of the challenges awaiting them.
Syria at a tipping point
108 civilians were reportedly killed in Houla, a group of Syrian villages. The dead included 49 children and 34 women.
Move to rehabilitate Hungary’s ultra-right “heroes”
A conflict has erupted between the far-right government of Hungary and the new left-center government of neighboring Romania.
Quebec student strike: Do you hear the noise?
Tonight, I took a casserole [saucepan] and I came timidly out into the street.
Spanish Civil War vets’ legacy continues
The Spanish Civil War ended over 70 years ago. But families and supporters of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade have never stopped their fight to end wars and crimes against humanity.
Mexico's upcoming elections: The candidates, the issues
On July 1, Mexico will hold elections for president and for the 128 seat Senate and 500 seat Chamber of Deputies.
Brazil probes dictatorship's human rights abuses
Brazil's government will now investigate human rights violations committed by the right-wing military dictatorship that ruled the country from 1964 to 1985.
