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.
Japan's Communists repeatedly warned of nuclear power risks
The Japanese Communist Party has called on all successive governments to make a drastic change in the atomic energy administration and has opposed additional construction plans.
Iraqis wage grassroots fight for democracy
Eight years after the U.S. invaded Iraq, the Iraqi people are building a grassroots movement for democracy and an economy that works for them.
Carter calls for Cuban 5 release, end to blockade
Jimmy Carter, during a three-day visit to Cuba this week, called for a release of the Cuban Five and an end to the long-standing U.S. blockade against the island nation.
Japanese Communists mobilize support for quake victims
Japan's Communist Party is making efforts to grasp the real on-the-ground situation of the quake and tsunami stricken areas and respond to disaster victims' demands.
Portugal government falls after losing austerity vote
Portuguese president José Socrates, of the Socialist Party, turned in his resignation on Wednesday after losing a crucial vote on government austerity.
