Murders of journalists on the rise worldwide
Worldwide intimidation of journalists, including murders, is rising, a panel of experts warns. And the U.S., despite its free press traditions and constitutional protections, rarely protests, the panel adds.
Cuban 5 wives meet with UN human rights chief
Adriana Perez, wife of Gerardo Hernandez, and Olga Salanueva, wife of Rene Gonzalez, requested UN intervention on human rights grounds to be able to visit their husbands (two of the five imprisoned Cubans known collectively as the Cuban 5) whom they have not seen in over a decade.
Church faces big choices as cardinals pick a new pope
The cardinals have assembled in Rome to begin choosing the next pope.
Poor people in the U.S. also benefitted from Venezuelan oil
Chavez cared about the poor at a time when "some of the wealthiest people on our planet have more money than they can ever reasonably expect to spend."
Groups fight to remove Cuba from “terrorism sponsors” list
A consortium of organizations announced a new push to get Cuba taken off the State Department's "State Sponsors of Terrorism" list.
Hugo Chavez, popular Venezuelan president, dies
In life, Chavez was almost a legendary figure; first elected to Venezuela's presidency in 1998, he was popularly re-elected three more times in 2000, 2006, and 2012.
Battle for Venezuela’s presidency in overdrive
Vice President Nicolas Maduro, who was favored by Chavez, is the presidential candidate of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela.
German troops in Africa evoke bad memories
On February 28, Germany's Bundestag members of most political parties voted to send German troops to Mali.
Presidential elections in Cyprus
This election is of significance because it took place in the context of the world crisis of capital. The crisis has hit Cyprus hard is due to the close connections of the nation's banks to the Greek economy.
Italian elections reflect dangers facing Europe
The parliamentary elections carried out in Italy during the weekend of February 23-24 have created great worry in governments throughout Europe.
