Peaceful resolution of Korea confrontation is needed
The U.S. should not use military maneuvers in Korea to try out new weapons and make political points.
Germany’s finance minister: The most dangerous man in Europe?
Angela is losing "patience" with irresponsible lands and leaders to the South, reluctant to bear the required share of their burdens.
Cyprus “blackmailed” by European Union
The countries of the European south, Greece in particular, have suffered due to the world crisis of capital. The crisis has now turned on the Mediterranean nation of Cyprus with a vengeance.
BRICS summit considers development bank
For any African country to have a strong competitor to play off against the companies and governments is seen as a step forward by many African leaders.
U. S. intervention in Cuba remains intense
A new GAO report reveals that monies directed at changing Cuba's government increased sharply after 2004, the George W. Bush administration, and have remained high during the Obama administration.
France sends troops into Central African Republic
France has sent 350 troops to counter the Seleka (rebel) forces that have taken control of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic.
After a long winter, tropical rain forest sounded lovely
I learned that the political left was influential in Costa Rica. But they were divided. A united left could form a winning coalition. The people of Costa Rica deserve nothing less.
Hugo Chavez and Yewri Guillen: two lives connected
The late Hugo Chavez and the late Yewri Guillen were both Latin Americans who, although they never knew each other and came from different countries, are deeply connected.
France and U.K. decide to go all out in Syria, others have doubts
Francois Hollande and David Cameron announced that their governments would push for an end to the European Union embargo on selling weapons to rebel forces in Syria.
Warnings about destabilization in Venezuela should be taken seriously
Acting President Maduro accused a group of right wing former U.S. officials of working to destabilize Venezuela and strongly suggested that his election opponent is in contact with those circles.
