World

Indonesian domestic worker is beheaded in Saudi Arabia

June 29, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Jakarta stopped workers from traveling to Saudi Arabia after the beheading there of a 54-year-old Indonesian migrant worker June 17.

Best things in life are free: studying medicine in Cuba

June 28, 2011 By Chasiti Falls

Who would have ever believed that one of the best medical programs in the world is free, in a third world country and primarily filled with people of color?

Bahrain: Military tribunals hand down long sentences

June 28, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Condemnation is mounting in response to severe sentences handed down June 22 against 21 leaders of ongoing anti-government demonstrations.

African Union ramps up efforts for ceasefire in Libya

June 28, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The AU questioned the stance of the rebels and the NATO powers that Gadaffi must go before any ceasefire and dialogue can commence.

Chilean Communist freed as Colombia drops charges

June 27, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Accused of rounding up money for the FARC, Manuel Olate was detained for three months as a first step to extradition.