World

World facing “new extremes” in the widening wealth gap

January 25, 2016 By John Bachtell

Wealth inequality will grow, and with it greater instability, continued crisis, and deepening misery for the world's working people.

Iran sanctions eased, exiles urge more progress on democratic rights

January 22, 2016 By C.J. Atkins

The Tudeh Party brought attention to the government's economic failings as one reason for its willingness to negotiate with international powers.

U.S. vultures circle Argentina, demand repayment of odious debt

January 19, 2016 By Emile Schepers

The vulture funds bought up distressed debts from the past for pennies on the dollar; now they are demanding repayment of the whole original value, thus making a killing.

Right and left face off in Venezuelan legislature

January 15, 2016 By Emile Schepers

Since Maduro's United Socialist Party of Venezuela lost its majority in the Dec. 6 legislative election, its battle with right forces has entered a new stage.

Icy times and rays of hope in Germany

January 15, 2016 By Victor Grossman

The influx of immigrants and asylum-seekers--over a million in 2015--has split Germany into two nearly equal halves.