World

Saudi Arabia is stumbling

November 20, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

Its first stumble was a strategic decision last fall to undermine competitors by upping oil production and, thus, lowering the price.

Is “pitiless war” the best leaders can offer these days?

November 19, 2015 By Vijay Prashad

A week of horrible carnage, and more pain as the powerful take refuge in clichéd policies that once again turn the wheel of violence.

Today in Indigenous history: Louis Riel, rebel Canadian Métis leader, hanged

November 16, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Louis Riel, a leader of the Métis people in their resistance against the Canadian government in the Canadian Northwest, remains the most controversial figure in Canadian history.

French communist leader speaks on Paris attacks

November 16, 2015 By Pierre Laurent

"Faced with these attacks, let us stand together for freedom, equality, fraternity and peace."

Socialist coalition hands right-wing Portuguese government defeat

November 13, 2015 By Emile Schepers

The unity in Portugal has been made possible by a very evident left turn on the part of the Socialist Party.