World

Saudi Arabia going nuclear – why no uproar?

February 10, 2012 By Susan Webb

Saudi Arabia recently announced its intention to launch its own nuclear program, saying it needs to diversify its energy sources.

In a first, Haiti attends Latin American ALBA meeting

February 8, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of our America held its eleventh meeting Caracas, Venezuela, to decide on a joint economic program.

Egypt blocks National Endowment for Democracy

February 8, 2012 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Egypt's military government announced recently that 43 people face prosecution on charges of using foreign money to influence Egyptian politics.

Britain’s Morning Star feels no joy on queen’s anniversary

February 8, 2012 By Morning Star

Defenders of the status quo assert that the monarchy is largely symbolic or even little more than a tourist attraction, but its residual powers are real, extensive and undemocratic.

Talk of military intervention in Syria recalls Iraq debacle

February 7, 2012 By Susan Webb

The talk of covert action, "no fly zones," and military involvement via proxies has ratcheted up following the Russian and Chinese veto of a UN Security Council resolution.