Colombian Army killed innocent civilians to boost rebel body count
The U.S-backed Colombian government has presided over what may be one of the worst cases of mass atrocities perpetrated against innocent populations.
Hundreds of thousands march against austerity in Britain
A quarter of a million angry voices challenged the government's "dangerous and unjust" spending cuts at the weekend.
Turkey's election earthquake shakes things up
Behind the storm that staggered Turkey's ruling party: a grassroots revolt against rising poverty, growing inequality and the AKP's war on trade unions.
Ecuador proposes moderate tax increase on rich, right wing runs amok
In most Latin American countries, including those with relatively progressive governments, huge wealth disparities are an obstacle to the pursuit of social justice and greater democracy.
Ireland: gay marriage approved with a landslide yes
"The decision makes every citizen equal and will strengthen the institution of marriage for all existing and future marriages."
Ireland votes in landslide to approve gay marriage
Ireland's citizens have voted in a landslide to legalize gay marriage - a stunningly lopsided result that illustrates what Catholic leaders and rights activists alike called a "social revolution."
In Germany: From the U.S. Embassy to small town thugs
This was a minor victory; in over twenty years it was the first petition on Mumia which the embassy has accepted.
Right wingers attend “side” meetings during Summit of the Americas
There was a lot of action on the side, at parallel meetings and the Summit of the Peoples.
U.S. moves against Venezuela make for rough Summit of the Americas
The possibility of confrontational situations at the summit is now very high, and can only be diffused by the retraction of the anti-Venezuela statement and sanctions.
Cuba, United States “respectfully” chat about human rights
The U.S. has talked of supposed maltreatment of "political prisoners" in Cuba. Cubans need simply say "Guantanamo" to put that in perspective.
