Cuba-U.S. relations: the hard road toward normalization begins
A large crowd gathered to watch the flag raising; they cheered as the Cuban flag flew over the embassy for the first time in 54 years.
United States still trying to undermine Cuba’s government
Cuba and the U.S. will soon open embassies in their two capital cities, ending 54 years of no diplomatic relations. Yet normal bi-national relations are unlikely.
Colombian Army killed innocent civilians to boost rebel body count
The U.S-backed Colombian government has presided over what may be one of the worst cases of mass atrocities perpetrated against innocent populations.
Today in Pride Month history: Homosexuals in Holocaust first publicly recognized
In 1976, speakers at a public program in Hartford, Conn., told the history and paid homage to the homosexuals exterminated in the Nazi concentration and labor camps.
Vietnam alarmed by conflict in South China Sea
The United States has never ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the peaceful means to settle disputes.
Congress members call on Obama to rescind Venezuela sanctions
Sixteen Democratic members have called on Obama to withdraw sanctions on seven Venezuelan government officials.
New alignment for U.S., Latin America after Panama
The Western Hemisphere emerged from the Summit of the Americas with a new alignment of forces.
Today in history: U.S. invasion of Dominican Republic teaches lessons today
The U.S. invasion was justified as protecting American lives. Within days, this was changed to "preventing a Communist takeover."
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.
U.S. moves against Venezuela make for rough Summit of the Americas
The possibility of confrontational situations at the summit is now very high, and can only be diffused by the retraction of the anti-Venezuela statement and sanctions.
