Europe
In Cyprus, Communists gain, but so do rightists
June 10, 2011In parliamentary elections May 22 in the island nation of Cyprus, the governing AKEL party - the island's Communist Party - gained seats and increased its voting percentage.
Read moreVictory Day celebrated abroad
May 9, 2011Here in the U.S. May 8th is called "Victory in Europe" day. We should celebrate it more than we do.
Read moreNATO blocks possible peace deal in Libya
April 18, 2011The two European NATO countries which have spearheaded the intervention in war torn Libya, the United Kingdom and France, are calling for an intensification of the intervention.
Read moreBritish workers stage massive protest against cuts
March 28, 2011On the streets of London on Saturday three-quarters of a million people staged the biggest protest yet in the fightback against the Tory-led coalition's brutal cuts program.
Read morePortugal government falls after losing austerity vote
March 25, 2011Portuguese president José Socrates, of the Socialist Party, turned in his resignation on Wednesday after losing a crucial vote on government austerity.
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