Left humbled in Indian state elections
In India's state elections, the Communist-led left governments lost in West Bengal and Kerala.
Right and left gain in Spain elections
On Election Day, the governing socialists took a drubbing, losing to the People's Party and its right-wing allies in all provincial governments and most local ones.
Dominique Strauss-Kahn scandal has international repercussions
The case of Dominique Strauss-Kahn is widely seen as another case of powerful and wealthy men thinking they have the right to sexually exploit women in subordinate positions.
Cuban Communist Party congress recalls victories, projects more
At the Cuban Communist Party's sixth congress, it was an occasion for remembering and rededication.
Czech Communist Party faces repression
In the "democratic" Czech Republic, the government argues that communism is a criminal ideology, just like Nazism.
Tough elections for India's communists
Two Communist-led states of India, West Bengal, with a population of 90 million and Kerala, with 30 million, are in the midst of tough elections.
Cuban communists elect new leaders, plan for changes
Party leaders stressed that even though some of the proposals may seem radical, their purpose is not to dismantle, but to strengthen Cuba's socialist system.
Left advances in Peru's elections
The most left-wing presidential candidate came from behind and bested a whole array of right-wing candidates to enter a runoff election.
What’s going on in Haiti
In Haiti, where the U.S. government wages what amounts to low-intensity war, the balance of forces does not favor the people.
World Notes: China, Hungary, Ivory Coast – and more
International news about China, Hungary, Ivory Coast, Palestine, Costa Rica and Cuba are explored.
