South African Communists reassess country’s national democratic revolution
The South African Communist Party's Special National Congress took stock of a range of problems besetting South Africa's young democracy.
Communist Party of South Sudan calls for negotiations to end civil war
The Communist Party of South Sudan is calling for inclusive negotiations which bring together all parties, factions, and groups affected by this war.
United States still trying to undermine Cuba’s government
Cuba and the U.S. will soon open embassies in their two capital cities, ending 54 years of no diplomatic relations. Yet normal bi-national relations are unlikely.
Puerto Rico petition for bankruptcy struck down by Appeals Court
Puerto Rico is unable to pay back its $72 billion dollar deficit and announced that the island's economy is on the verge of collapse.
Greeks kick bankers and austerity politicians in the teeth
This courageous vote hit usually smug politicians and bankers so hard you could almost hear their teeth rattle.
Greek nation to vote on austerity
An event of great importance is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, in Greece.
Greece on the brink as default passes
Since 2010, Greece has accepted harsh austerity requirements imposed by the Troika, in exchange for further loans to keep the government and economy afloat.
Today in history: The United Nations Charter is signed in 1945
UN has served as a widely respected moral voice for refugees, the environment, women's rights, labor, agricultural development, disaster relief, and cultural preservation.
UN agency praises Cuba’s food security program
Under-nutrition afflicts fewer than five percent of Cubans. And Cuba has helped reduce the number of the world's hungry by half as of 2015.
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.
