Iranian people pay the price for crisis
Although millions of Iranians receive a monthly government payment to compensate for a cut in subsidies, the value of this is diminishing.
Mali stalemate is dangerous dilemma for Africa
The probability of outside military intervention in the West African country of Mali has increased sharply.
Wall Street Journal wailing over Chavez victory in Venezuela
The reelection, for a third term, of Venezuela's left wing president has set off wails of anguish in the right-wing media and political circles in the United States.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wins third term
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on October 7 overwhelmingly defeated Henrique Capriles, presidential candidate of the right-wing Roundtable of Democratic Unity Coalition.
School of the Americas: key tool for empire
"How would you describe the School of the Americas?" "As a school of assassins, torturers, and leaders of coups."
Post-Fukushima Japan looking into fracking?
With anti-nuclear protests heating up after Japan revoked a previous anti-nuke plan, the country is desperately looking for energy alternatives.
Rocky road to Venezuela presidential elections
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, winner of elections in 2000 and 2006 by overwhelming majorities, is heavily favored in voting set for October 7.
Under death threats, Mexican labor leader leaves country
Blanca Velasquez left the country this month and suspended a two-year legal battle she has had with the government, according to the AFL-CIO's Solidarity Center.
Civilian deaths mount as U.S. drones strike Pakistan
A small sampling of media headlines points to a problem raised repeatedly by international, peace and human rights organizations.
