World

Government shuts down, but anti-Cuba program keeps going

November 1, 2013 By Richard Grassl

While essential government services that help millions of ordinary people were shut down, Radio and TV Marti kept broadcasting.

War zone extends to Colombian prisons

October 31, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Negotiators at peace talks in Cuba between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) are discussing political prisoners as part of their current agenda item.

Cuba gains UN victory over U.S.

October 30, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The UN General Assembly on October 29 approved a Cuban resolution calling upon the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial blockade.

Torpedoing the Iran nuclear talks

October 29, 2013 By Conn Hallinan

Powerful and wealthy opponents-from the halls of Congress to Middle East capitals-are maneuvering to torpedo negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.

Canadians sue spy agency over secret surveillance

October 28, 2013 By Tim Pelzer

As with the National Security Agency in the United States, Canada's spy agency, has come under fire after it was revealed that the agency is illegally spying on Canadians.