World

Socialist Bachelet returns to Chile presidency

March 24, 2014 By Brian McAfee

For the second time, Michelle Bachelet was sworn in as president of Chile, Mar. 11. Bachelet's first term as president of Chile ran from 2006 to 2010.

Canadians fight voter suppression efforts

March 21, 2014 By Tim Pelzer

Opposition continues to grow against efforts by the right-wing Conservative government of Stephen Harper to impose voter suppression legislation in Canada.

South Africa: Parties split over Zuma corruption claims report

March 21, 2014 By Morning Star

ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe took issue with the timing of the report's release, noting that it had "provided some ammunition to many of these parties that have nothing to offer to the electorate."

Revival of fascism a growing concern in Europe

March 17, 2014 By Emile Schepers

Commenting on Ukrainian developments, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius pooh-poohed the idea that there is a fascist danger.

Free Bahareh Hedayat, Iranian student leader, women’s rights activist

March 14, 2014 By Jane Green

Bahareh Hedayat will be 32 years old next month. She looks likely to mark that birthday in prison unless the Iranian government can be persuaded to free her.