Spain’s election stalemate continues; social democrats refuse compromise
The effort by Pedro Sánchez to form a government brings to mind the story of the hunter who goes into the forest with one bullet in his rifle.
Berta Cáceres, Indigenous environmental leader, murdered in Honduras
At least two men in ski masks fractured her arm and leg, and then shot her at least eight times, killing her.
Iranian union leader talks sanctions, war, and struggle
He talks about the challenges and struggles of Iranian workers and the likely effects of the nuclear deal on the economy.
Jamaica government ousted in election; Austerity policies blamed
Jamaica has been experiencing economic decline, sky-high unemployment, and a seemingly intractable crime rate for years.
Iran elections: disqualifying candidates, arresting unionists
In the Iran parliamentary election held February 26, progressive Iranians and trade unionists got little reprieve from the repressive theocratic state in the run-up to the vote.
Bacardi and the defense of Cuban sovereignty
Bacardi is a multi-national entity, not a U. S. corporation. Its headquarters are in Bermuda, a tax-free haven for corporate profits.
India’s right-wing government targets student activist
The charges against Kanhaiya Kumar must be understood against the backdrop of the elections to be held in several Indian states.
Colombian professor, jailed for his ideas, begins hunger strike
Miguel Ángel Beltrán, a sociology professor at Colombia's National University, is being held in maximum security at a prison in Bogota.
Irish voters to grade austerity
What looked like a smooth path to electoral victory for the Irish government has suddenly turned rocky.
New trade agreements: Potential for great harm or transnational unity
On February 4, the United States and 11 other countries in the "Pacific Rim" signed the controversial Transpacific Partnership.
