World

Colombian paramilitaries advance as peace plebiscite approaches

September 21, 2016 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Paramilitary violence threatens efforts to end Colombia's 52-year civil war. Time to demand the U.S. government no longer support them.

For 25th year, Cuba seeks UN resolution on blockade

September 20, 2016 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Cuba reports to the General Assembly so members can see the blockade through Cuban eyes. In 2015, 191 nations voted to end it; not the U.S. and Israel.

International opposition to Trans-Pacific Partnership grows

September 16, 2016 By Emile Schepers

Remember NAFTA? The TPP promises to be more of the same - on a larger scale; that's why workers in many countries are pushing for a no vote on the pact.

Brazilian Congress ousts chief plotter of legislative coup against Rousseff

September 16, 2016 By Emile Schepers

But Cunha is also threatening to bring down a large number of his colleagues, including former allies.

India made labor history with the world’s largest general strike

September 13, 2016 By Vijay Prashad

Half the Indian population are deprived of the basics of life such as food, energy, housing, drinking water, sanitation, health care, education and social security.