World

Kony 2012 explodes on world stage, leaves questions in wake

March 14, 2012 By Teresa Albano

It's a message with which no one could possibly disagree. Yet, by making complex situations simple, it means leaving out crucial information.

Appeals urged to release Iranian teacher sentenced to death

March 9, 2012 By Committee for Defence of Iranian Peoples Rights

CODIR is calling for pressure to on the government of of Iran in the case of a school teacher who has been sentenced to death.

Alberta oil sands: bear death toll rises, Lakotas protest

March 8, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Senseless killing of bears, wolves and caribou can be avoided, but the Canadian oil industry and government are putting profits before responsible environmental welfare.

Syria: a way out

March 7, 2012 By Conn Hallinan

There are two tales about the crisis in Syria.

French presidential front-runner proposes sharp tax hike for the rich

March 6, 2012 By Pedro Conceicao

French voters responded positively to the proposal, with recent polls showing a slight uptick in support for Hollande. The prospects of passing such tax-the-rich legislation will depend on parliamentary elections,.