Today in history: Morocco is the first country to recognize the U.S.
On December 20, 1777, the Kingdom of Morocco became the first country in the world to recognize U.S. independence.
FARC and Colombian government near successful conclusion of peace talks
There are now "agreements" on agrarian rights, illegal drugs, political participation, and victims.
Today in history: How will you celebrate Zamenhof (aka Esperanto) Day?
Esperanto Day is celebrated each year on December 15, the birthday of Ludwik Lejzer Zamenhof, creator of the most successful constructed language in the world.
Haiti: Massive electoral fraud ignored
On Dec. 16 the people of Haiti will mark the 25th anniversary of their first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Left wins parliamentary elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The "Bolivarian" left has suffered two traumatic electoral defeats in recent weeks.
Right wing extremism, not immigrants, the big threat in Europe
It is not the refugees who are posing the threat, but rather, those forces whose goals and methods all too vividly recall the rise of fascism 85 years ago.
Latin American left moves to prevent defeats from becoming disasters
The left in Argentina and Venezuela is in emergency mobilization mode to prevent electoral defeats from becoming disasters for workers and others.
Portugal: the left takes charge
Instead of head-on confrontation, the left is trying to maneuver while strengthening its base by improving people's lives.
Income inequality nurturing terrorism in the Middle East
U.S. policies have resulted in a small number of Middle East monarchs controlling some 60-70 percent of the region's oil wealth.
Burkina Faso: Coup general faces prosecution in Sankara death
Charges have finally been filed in the killing 28 years ago of Burkina Faso's former president, Thomas Sankara.
