Polish president attempts ban of communist symbols
Anticommunist hysteria in Poland crossed the boundaries of common sense long, long ago. Recently it has crossed the boundaries of absurdity.
Thousands pay homage to Victor Jara
In Chile this weekend, thousands paid tribute to legendary folksinger Victor Jara who was brutally murdered in 1973 by the military coup regime led by dictator Augusto Pinochet.
Severe problems loom after Honduras elections
The door appears to be closed to even a symbolic return to power of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.
Bolivians vote to keep Morales
The stakes were high for President Evo Morales going into presidential and legislative elections on December 6.
Swiss vote signals rise in Islamophobia
The Swiss, known for cheese, the Alps, watches, chocolate and secret bank accounts, at least two of which are full of holes, have now added a sixth important product: intolerance.
The U.S. and the world
The world, it is generally acknowledged, has been torn loose from the old moorings that for decades structured life for billions of people.
Honduras election raises questions on turnout, international recognition
Regarding the controversial elections in Honduras on Sunday, November 29, all are agreed on one thing: National Party presidential candidate Pepe Lobo got the most votes.
Copenhagen or bust?
Much sheer speculation has been written about the upcoming Copenhagen climate negotiations, and we will see much more over the next few weeks. What is this conference about?
India farmers stop price freeze on sugar cane
NEW DELHI- Over 12,000 sugarcane farmers demonstrated in New Delhi on Thursday (Nov. 19) to demand higher prices for their crop.
Rome Food Summit is a flop
There was little good news for the world's billion hungry people at the UN World Food Organization (FAO) Summit held November 16 - 18 in Rome.
