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Europe’s new barbarians

September 2, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

Austerity as a strategy is more than just throwing a scare into countries, it is also undermining the social contract between labor and capital that has characterized much of Europe for the past two generations.

Sen. Wyden positioned to secure rights for Guatemalan workers

September 2, 2015 By Celeste Drake

"This visit to Guatemala reinforced how important it is to include strong labor protections in our trade deals and to make sure the U.S. follows through with enforcement of those rules."

Today in history: 70 years since Vietnam independence proclaimed

September 2, 2015 By Special to People’s World

In 1945, after Japan's surrender in World War II, Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh proclaimed independence of Vietnam from France and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Isis destroys historic Temple of Bel in Syria

September 1, 2015 By Morning Star

Earlier this month Isis released footage of the decapitated body of 82-year-old antiquities department chief Khaled Asaad, whose body was later hung from Palmyra's ruins.

Today in history: World day of prayer for the environment

September 1, 2015 By Special to People’s World

In a historic and far-reaching move, as part of Pope Francis' efforts to highlight environmental issues, the Vatican declared Sept. 1 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.