Colombian prisoners demand justice
Popular momentum is building to ensure that any settlement coming out of upcoming peace negotiations with insurgents promotes social justice.
New report says Taliban would renounce al Qaeda
A new report by a leading British defense and security think-tank finds that Taliban leaders and members "deeply regret" their past association with Al-Qa'ida, and top-ranking Taliban officials say a cease-fire could be negotiated in Afghanistan as part of a broader agreement.
Right-wing extremism at heart of Libya envoy slaying
The killing of the U.S. ambassador to Libya on Tuesday shows the linkage between right-wing extremism in the U.S and elsewhere.
Mexico’s Lopez Obrador vows continued campaign vs. election fraud
Lopez Obrador said he will not recognize a ruling by the top electoral court that the July 1 Mexican presidential elections were fair and clean.
Cuba propels Latin American integration
The Colombian government and leftist guerrillas will begin negotiations to end 50 years of civil war. The fact that Cuba facilitated the process is consistent with its important new role in Latin American affairs.
Britain: Disabled target Atos on eve of Paralympics
The Paralympic Games' slogan is "inspire a generation" but life under Atos is killing us, disability campaigners warned today in a desperate plea to end its "tick-box tests."
Portugal’s optimistic prime minister "on another planet"
Unions say Portugal's prime minister is "living on another planet" after he predicted investment in the crisis-hit economy would bounce back next year.
Colombian government, pressured, will negotiate with FARC
Colombian President Santos confirmed that his government and the FARC signed an agreement Havana that peace talks would begin in October in Oslo.
Trans-Pacific trade pact would kill more jobs
The lack of coverage of the Trans Pacific Partnership is because of the secrecy in which it's being written.
Fukushima nuclear disaster cleanup needs global cooperation
Yamada said this disaster requires mobilizing international expertise along with an international inspection team.
