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Torpedoing the Iran nuclear talks

October 29, 2013 By Conn Hallinan

Powerful and wealthy opponents-from the halls of Congress to Middle East capitals-are maneuvering to torpedo negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.

Judge tosses key part of Texas anti-abortion law

October 29, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair

Federal District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled that restrictions affecting abortion clinic physicians placed an undue burden on women seeking access to such facilities.

Today in labor history: Underground Railroad leader Levi Coffin born

October 28, 2013 By Special to People’s World

He strongly advocated for aid to the freed slaves to enable them to take their full place in American society.

Canadians sue spy agency over secret surveillance

October 28, 2013 By Tim Pelzer

As with the National Security Agency in the United States, Canada's spy agency, has come under fire after it was revealed that the agency is illegally spying on Canadians.

U.S. diplomats not pushing Colombia on workers’ rights

October 28, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Overburdened U.S. diplomats are not pushing the Colombian government to live up to its written commitments on workers' rights and other rights that Colombia agreed to fulfill.