Today in history: A joke from the USSR for April Fools’ Day
I heard the following joke in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, then part of the USSR, as was Moldavia.
Rise of Joint List's Ayman Odeh shakes up Israeli politics
A politician who wants to build an Arab-Jewish "alliance of the disadvantaged," has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of Israel's election campaign.
U.S. sanctions against Venezuela draw objections worldwide
President Obama said the situation in Venezuela represents a danger to U.S. interests; protests against that statement occurred all over the world.
U.S. escalates tensions with Venezuela
Obama activated sanctions against Venezuela last Monday, which had been approved by Congress and signed by himself.
Canada conservatives push to curb civil liberties
Canadian conservatives aren't slowing down their steamroller attempt to impose legislation criminalizing dissidents.
American people key to normalization of U.S.-Cuba ties
Those who care deeply about peace and friendship between peoples should be part of every key battle ahead.
Syriza’s Greece: whispers of battles past
The negotiations between Greece and the EU bring to mind Themistocles, a man who knew when to retreat and when to fight.
Ending of anti-Cuba policies moves forward slowly
People who want to see a change in U.S.-Cuba policy should study the details of these bills and check if their own senators are listed as co-sponsors.
Opposition to repressive Canadian legislation grows
"The NDP has identified several serious problems in C-51, including that the bill will give broad new powers to CSIS without enhancing oversight."
Judge withdraws from Ukraine Communist trial because cops raided his office
Violent attacks have been launched against Ukrainian Communists that have led to deaths and injuries.
