Cuba blockade costs American jobs
The figures are staggering. Even a minor easing of the US blockade against Cuba would create tens of thousands new jobs in the US.
Useless war: Afghanistan needs peace to develop
In a potentially important development, exiled members of the former People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan are returning to the country to re-found the organization.
Palestine cabinet meets in Hebron
LONDON (March 1) -- The Palestinian Authority has held its weekly cabinet meeting in Hebron instead of Ramallah to affirm its claim over a shrine there that Tel Aviv recently added to its list of national heritage sites.
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.
More action needed on Cuba
Migration talks are a start. But much more action, especially at the grassroots, is needed on Cuba.
Haiti relief opens doors for U.S.-Cuba cooperation
In a move to aid relief efforts in earthquake-devastated Haiti, the U.S. State Department says it's prepared to assist over 400 Cuban doctors there with much needed medical supplies.
‘War on terror’ zeroes in on Yemen
A few things we need to know about Yemen: strategic location, oil, a Very Important Neighbor, imperialism and Cold War history, poverty and economic/environmental crisis.
Japan public opinion prevented hasty settlement of Futenma
The ruling Democratic Party of Japan is in disarray over the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa.
Iraq bombings tied to political power struggle
As Iraq set national elections for March 7, massive car bombings in Baghdad were assailed as terrorist efforts to restore dictatorship.
UN Gaza report becomes political football
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution opposing any "endorsement or further consideration" of the UN Goldstone report, but the action is unlikely to have long-term significance.
