Natural and man-made disasters collide in Nepal
Deemed the worst earthquake to hit the nation in 80 years, the death toll has risen to more than 7,500.
Honduras and Paraguay coups raise questions about Venezuela
So far the U.S. has held back in regard to Venezuela, though it applauds destabilization there.
Arabs in Israel stage general strike over home demolitions
"The strike is a message to the government: We will not accept being treated as second- or third-class citizens."
Today in history: The Vietnam War is over!
Today is the 40th anniversary of the official end of the Vietnam War.
Nepal calls for help after nation-devastating quake
The death toll soared past 3,700, even without a full accounting from mountain villages that workers were still struggling to reach two days after the disaster.
UN to EU: Take bold steps to rescue refugees
Senior UN officials demand that EU leaders create sufficient channels for safe and regular migration.
U.S. sends forces to train Ukraine National Guard, communists repressed
Some 300 U.S. military personnel are carrying out a training program for the Ukrainian National Guard near the city of Lviv.
Canadians' opposition to anti-communist monument grows
Plans to construct an anti-communist monument in Ottawa, honoring the alleged "victims" of communism, are encountering opposition.
Cuban women’s success is America’s hope
Cuban women occupy 48 percent of the parliament and out of 15 provinces in Cuba, women lead 10.
Right wingers attend “side” meetings during Summit of the Americas
There was a lot of action on the side, at parallel meetings and the Summit of the Peoples.
