UN General Assembly denounces U.S. blockade of Cuba
For the 18th consecutive year, the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted to condemn the economic blockade that the United States has maintained against socialist Cuba.
Iraq blast targets government, elections
Yesterday's attacks on Iraqi government buildings were widely blamed on remnants of the Saddam Hussein regime and other elements seeking to destabilize the country.
World Notes: Chile, UK, Gilbraltar, UN, Afghanistan, Cuba
Chile and indigenous rights; UK and privatization; United Nations and food aid; Gibraltar and worker rights; Afghanistan and stress; Cuba and children.
Iraq elections will shape post-occupation direction
With U.S. preparing to pull out troops next summer, Iraq heads to key elections, and a drop in violence is spurring an upsurge of social movements.
Mexican electricians receive U.S. labor solidarity
A growing list of U.S. labor unions is expressing their solidarity with workers of the electric company that serves central Mexico, which is facing repression from the government.
Mexican union fights privatizing electrical grid
In Mexico, the electricians’ union stands in the way of the government’s attempt to privatize the country’s electrical grid.
British unions debunk lies about National Health Service
American and British trade unionists unite to debunk lies about the UK's National Health Service.
