Murdoch hacking scandal crossing the Atlantic
Sen. John Rockefeller called for a congressional investigation of charges that Rupert Murdoch's journalists attempted to buy 9/11 victims' phone records.
Obama threatens veto of tighter curbs on Cuba travel
President Obama has threatened a veto of a House bill if it includes tightened restrictions on Cuban-American travel and aid to Cuba.
Fair and balanced? Hacking scandal rocks Murdoch media empire
Billionaire Rupert Murdoch tried to squelch the hacking scandal engulfing his media empire by closing down his British tabloid, News of the World, but the firestorm continues to spread.
Communists assess India election defeat
India's Communists assess electoral defeats, and renew commitment to democracy and mass struggle.
Kurds gain in Turkish elections
Turkey's ruling party sought a third term in elections Sunday, aiming to build on economic and diplomatic advances in recent years as well as introduce a new constitution it says will make the country more democratic.
Iraqi youth activists released from detention
The four charged that they had been arrested for participating in demonstrations calling for political reform, ending corruption and providing services to the people.
Labor, rights groups condemn arrests of Iraqi activists
Amnesty International and the International Confederation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers Unions have assailed recent arrests of trade unionists and other Iraqi activists.
Canadian election brings historic shifts
Canada's historic federal election shifted the political dynamics of the country and set a new stage of struggle.
Is Myanmar at a crossroads?
So far 2011 is proving to be an eventful year for Myanmar, formerly known as and still generally called Burma.
Czech Communist Party faces repression
In the "democratic" Czech Republic, the government argues that communism is a criminal ideology, just like Nazism.
