El Salvador prepares for elections: Will the U.S. intervene?
On February 2, there will be a presidential election in El Salvador, to replace outgoing left-center President Mauricio Funes.
On eve of local elections, U.S. undermines Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro won Venezuela's presidential election in April by a slim margin, a result still unrecognized by the U.S. government.
Landmark presidential election approaches in Honduras
The upcoming elections "will test whether Latin America's transition to democracy and social justice will be permitted to advance."
South African unions stage huge marches against road tolls
South Africans marched across the country in support of a trade union campaign against electronic tolling on motorways and privatizing roads.
Typhoon ravages Philippines
The "super-typhoon" developed on November 3, and proceeded to devastate the Philippines with wind speeds up to 195 mph before making its way to Vietnam, Taiwan, and parts of China.
Visitors to Snowden and visitors to Berlin
Three men flew from Berlin to Moscow, were taken in a car with tinted glass windows to a secret location - where they met Edward Snowden. The meeting was very interesting. So were the three visitors.
Around world, migrants demand right to stay home
The immigration debate in the United States usually treats the migration of people into this country as something unique. But it is not.
War zone extends to Colombian prisons
Negotiators at peace talks in Cuba between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) are discussing political prisoners as part of their current agenda item.
Cuba gains UN victory over U.S.
The UN General Assembly on October 29 approved a Cuban resolution calling upon the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial blockade.
Torpedoing the Iran nuclear talks
Powerful and wealthy opponents-from the halls of Congress to Middle East capitals-are maneuvering to torpedo negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.
