Ukraine itself burns in wake of airliner shoot-down
People with their own agendas push their versions of who is to blame, there is a shooting war between military forces and local militias, and half a million refugees have crossed into Russia.
Many in Germany see through NATO designs on Ukraine
The crisis in the Ukraine continues to be big news here in Germany, on front pages and screens.
Western leaders belittle legitimate Russian concerns about fascism
In Russia the memories of the Nazi invasion of 1941, of the war that followed and of the activities of local Nazi collaborators, including Ukrainian ones historically linked to the present crowd of extremists in Kiev, are strong.
Afghanistan: Is it really the end game?
There is nothing that better sums up the utter failure of America's longest war than getting ambushed as you are trying to get the hell out of the county.
Presidential elections in Cyprus
This election is of significance because it took place in the context of the world crisis of capital. The crisis has hit Cyprus hard is due to the close connections of the nation's banks to the Greek economy.
Demand for inquiry into France's role in assassination of African leader
On Feb. 13, a member of the French Chamber of Deputies tabled a motion to begin a parliamentary investigation of the assassination of Captain Thomas Sankara, President of Burkina Faso, in 1987.
Afghan president warns NATO: Stop killing civilians
U.S. and NATO airstrikes have long been a bitter issue with Afghans, but observers said Karzai's latest comments were the strongest yet.
NATO blocks possible peace deal in Libya
The two European NATO countries which have spearheaded the intervention in war torn Libya, the United Kingdom and France, are calling for an intensification of the intervention.
Afghanistan: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
It's' time to take these proposals seriously, for the sake of all concerned, in Afghanistan and here at home.
U.S. troops target Marjah, then on to Kandahar
Military action in Marjah and Kandahar may alienate the "hearts and minds" of the Afghan people.
