Cuba reaffirms ties with China
Cuban Council of State Vice President Marino Murillo Jorge journeyed to Beijing in late February for a "working visit."
Intense protests rock Patagonian Chile
Aysen protest groups coalesced under the slogan "Aysen, your problem is my problem." The government in Santiago received their demands on February 25.
Woman who slapped chancellor nominated for German presidency
The "Nazi Hunter" Klarsfeld will be the only candidate opposing "Stasi Hunter" Joachim Gauck.
Massive demonstrations challenge anti-worker policies in Portugal, Spain
In both countries, austerity measures include massive cuts in wages and pensions, elimination of the social safety net, privatization of public property and attacks on labor rights.
Cuba's Communist Party holds national conference
While the Congress concentrated on recommendations applying to Cuba's economy, the conference dealt mostly with Party functioning.
Weeklong "Occupy Nigeria" strike wins victory
A weeklong nationwide strike resulted in a victory for Nigerians as the government on Monday agreed to partially restore a popular fuel subsidy.
Hungary's government lurches further to the right
Hungarian right-wing nationalism has its roots in the period between the two world wars.
World communist parties: "Socialism is the future"
"Socialism is the future" was the theme of a meeting here of communist and workers parties from 59 countries last month.
Russian Communists make big gains in elections
Results of Russia's Dec. 4 parliamentary elections have upended the United Russia party's dominance of the government. They foreshadow new challenges to current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin
General strike shuts down Portugal
A general strike called by Portuguese unions against austerity measures imposed by international finance capital practically shut down Portugal last Thursday.
