
Prime Minister of Iceland forced out over Panama Papers connection
Thousands of protestors packed the square outside Gunnlaugsson's office and coated the windows with thrown yogurt.

Cyprus feeling the effects of world economic crisis
As is widely known, the present financial crisis, a crisis of the system itself, has hit parts of Europe particularly hard.

No surrender in Chicago as Occupy movement mushrooms worldwide
Millions protested at more than 950 demonstrations in 80 countries Saturday, marking a month since the rallies against the global financial system began.

In Europe, poor countries in economic straightjacket
To satisfy the International Monetary Fund, countries like Ireland and Greece have taken drastic anti-worker measures.

Artists protest funding cuts
Singers, painters and television presenters demonstrated across the Netherlands on Saturday against government plans to slash funding and subsidies for the arts.

Cutbacks force destitute to line up for food
Hundreds of desperate Romanians left destitute by the country's austerity drive lined up for food aid Wednesday in the Black Sea port of Constanta.

Japan’s new prime minister vows strong economy - but for whom?
Prime Minister Kan Naoto in his first policy speech said he will pursue a "third way" on the economy, but it doesn't look like it.


