International
8 killed in Dominican general strike
February 13, 2004Eight people were killed during a general strike that shook the Dominican Republic for 48 hours on Jan. 28-29. The general strike, which was organized by the National Coordinating Body of People’s Organizations and Labor Unions,...
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Guantanamo detentions under fire
February 13, 2004The detention center at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, described by various organizations as a “legal black hole,” continues to draw criticism from many sources. Numerous cracks are appearing in the government’s case...
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After Lord Hutton whitewash: Tony Blair still faces trust dilemma
February 13, 2004News Analysis LONDON – The last couple of weeks have been eventful ones in British politics. Last month, Prime Minister Tony Blair was faced with what was being touted as the “toughest week yet” of his...
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Bush cover-up seen: Lawmakers urge independent commission
February 13, 2004With the anniversary of the preemptive “Operation Iraqi Freedom” approaching in the midst of the presidential primaries, body counts and budget expenditures are growing and no Iraqi weapons of mass destruction are to be found. As...
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Iraqi workers still denied basic rights
February 13, 2004PHILADELPHIA – While Iraqi workers currently face daunting conditions such as spiraling inflation and 70 percent unemployment, they are refusing to let restrictive, anti-labor laws stop their organizing work. This was the message of two trade...
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