The Left Party still relevant in Germany
The Left dropped to about half its 12 percent high; it was weakened or defeated in seven elections in 2011.
Honduras resistance forms new political party
The National Front for Popular Resistance organized anti-government marches and demonstrations around Honduras.
Power struggle rages in Iran
With less than two years to go before the next presidential election in Iran a power struggle to determine its outcome is in full swing.
Celebration marks 32nd anniversary of Nicaragua's Sandinista revolution
Thirty-two years ago, a Marxist-led national liberation movement forever changed the history and political dynamics of Nicaragua.
Controversy over Israel and anti-Semitism embroils German left
Heated debate that had been tearing at Germany's Left Party seems to have abated after June 28, when its Bundestag members modified a controversial position on Israel.
Communists assess India election defeat
India's Communists assess electoral defeats, and renew commitment to democracy and mass struggle.
Kurds gain in Turkish elections
Turkey's ruling party sought a third term in elections Sunday, aiming to build on economic and diplomatic advances in recent years as well as introduce a new constitution it says will make the country more democratic.
Socialists punished in Portuguese parliamentary elections
The ruling Socialist Party was severely punished in Portugal's parliamentary elections on June 5.
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.
