U. S. intervention in Venezuela: Cuba responds
We don't want wars, blockades, interference, subversion, sabotage; we want peace, social justice and equity, sustainable development, security and respect for our sovereignty.
Changing captains in Germany’s Left Party
The Left Party is the only opposition force with any real clout in Germany, so a gathering with representatives of its 60,000 members was important enough.
Germany: sanctions and weapons deals, follow the money
In Germany today, references to Putin evoke all too sharply recollections of German language used against every Russian leader since the start of World War I.
Central African Republic: More bloody fruits of colonialism
It's the same old story, the Central African Republic is one of the richest countries in Africa and one of the poorest in the world. Vast wealth is extracted but not enough comes in to maintain stability and growth.
U.S. influence figures in Honduran presidential race
Honduras chooses a president on November 24, and Xiomara Castro, candidate of the new Liberty and Refoundation Party (Libre) is running. Three U.S. congresspersons have some election advice for Secretary of State John Kerry.
Filipino workers urged to flee Syria, lawmaker condemns U.S. attack
The Philippine Embassy in Damascus is urging Filipinos working in Syria to either return home or seek refuge in neighboring countries due to increasing danger and possible U.S. intervention.
Mali elections go smoothly, but problems remain
In a runoff presidential election on August 12, former Prime Minister Ibrahim Boubacar Keita easily beat engineer Soumaila Cisse.
Egyptian Communists: Morsi ouster reflects popular will
July 6 interview with Salah Adli, the General Secretary of the Egyptian Communist Party.
U.S. intervention in Syria is a dangerous move
The Obama administration's announcement last week that it would start direct military aid to Syrian rebels is a dangerous step in the wrong direction.
Warnings about destabilization in Venezuela should be taken seriously
Acting President Maduro accused a group of right wing former U.S. officials of working to destabilize Venezuela and strongly suggested that his election opponent is in contact with those circles.
