World

Colombians and Europeans say peace accord is imperiled

May 5, 2017 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The government has been slow to implement provisions of the agreement, and paramilitaries are attacking political activists and members of social movements.

Venezuela: Maduro seeks new constitution; U.S. senators want sanctions

May 4, 2017 By Combined Sources

Venezuela's Communists say some of the Maduro government's actions play into opposition hands.

Iran: Fundamentalist leaders leave voters only bad options for new president

May 3, 2017 By Jane Green

Regardless of the eventual outcome of the presidential election, there is little cause for hope or optimism among the Iranian people.

British union leaders: Corbyn’s the one we’ve been waiting for

May 2, 2017 By Ben Chacko

From protecting the right to strike to legislating a higher minimum wage, British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is giving trade unions a lot to cheer about.

Venezuela: U.S.-backed destabilization campaign accelerates

April 28, 2017 By Emile Schepers

In a report to the U.S. Senate, the admiral in charge of U.S. Southern Command hinted that “instability” in Venezuela might force U.S. intervention at some point.