European Parliament elections reflect loss of confidence in European Union
During the week ending on May 25, voters in the 28 countries of the European Union voted for members of the 766-member European Parliament.
Chilean deputy Camila Vallejo urges Obama to free Cuban prisoners
From June 4-11, people around the world will take action on behalf of three Cuban patriots wrongfully imprisoned in the United States.
Ecuador national park to be abused for oil exploration
Yasuni National Park is home to many sensitive animal species, as well as two indigenous communities, and is considered one of the most biodiverse places in the world.
Unions organize historic event on Cyprus
The big event was held in the capital city of Lefkosia (Nicosia) and attracted a massive turnout from the populace, especially labor.
UE condemns U.S. role in Ukraine crisis
"On February 22, the elected president of Ukraine was overthrown in a coup which was supported by the Obama administration."
Okinawa mayor appeals to Americans to help stop military base
The mayor of Nago City, Okinawa, wants Americans to help him stop construction of a U.S. military base in his small city. He traveled to the U.S. last week to make his case.
Fixing U.S. intervention capabilities in Cuba
What people think seemingly has little effect on ending what Cubans say is the longest and cruelest economic blockade in human history. Polls show overall U.S. disapproval, Cuban-Americans included.
In India, fears accompany right-wing Modi's landslide victory
This is the first time since India won independence in 1947 that a rightist party has won a clear majority in parliament.
Catastrophic destruction from floods in Balkans, landmines swept away
Floodwaters triggered more than 3,000 landslides across the Balkans, laying waste to entire towns and villages and disturbing land mines leftover from the region's 1990s war.
German Left party tackles the tough issues at its congress
Opinions did differ, but the entire congress gave major blame for the crisis to NATO, the European Union and the German government.
