Reds and Greens triumphant in Germany
In a way the victory recalled those of Obama in 2008 and 2012. They marked an amazing defeat of racists; this coalition is a blow to primitive anti-communism.
Germany sees confrontations with police too
Police confrontations in Germany have not been quite as severe as some have been in Ferguson. But some have been dramatic enough.
Left candidate clinches victory in Uruguay presidential runoff
The Vazquez victory should be seen within the context of the Bolivarian dynamic, a multinational movement in South America, Central America and the Caribbean.
New York Times calls for reset of U. S. agenda on Cuba
Editorials calling for new U.S. relations with Cuba is the signal for U.S. organizations and individuals involved with Cuba to launch a unified campaign.
French CP condemns action to eliminate Ukrainian Communist Party
This follows the shameful declarations of Ukraine's president advocating the elimination of the Communist Party of the Ukraine in elections.
Mexico in crisis: Can Peña Nieto’s presidency survive?
Mexico may be facing a political situation without precedent since the Revolution of 1910-1920.
Left coalition wins in major German state
The radical Die Linke looks set to take charge of a regional government in Germany for the first time, in alliance with the SPD and Greens.
Left biggest winner in Uruguay election, but runoff needed
In Uruguay, the presidential runoff is both a family matter and an ideological confrontation.
Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff re-elected in close vote
Rousseff won most of Brazil's 26 states including Minas Gerais, Neves' home state where she was the governor from 2003 to 2010.
Scotland: In the wake of referendum "No" result
Scots voted No to independence by 55 per cent to 45 per cent, but the referendum debate energised a people determined to strike a blow against a pampered Westminster elite.
