International – Page 253

Netanyahu throws new monkey wrench into peace talks

October 12, 2010 By Susan Webb

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest inflammatory "offer" would extend a moratorium on Israeli settlement construction, if the Palestinians agree to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

Bolivian president rallies New Yorkers to protect nature

September 24, 2010 By Gabe Falsetta

The earth has its own rights, and we are responsible for protecting them, Bolivian President Evo Morales told a standing room-only crowd.

Afghanistan talks: a delicate moment

September 23, 2010 By Conn Hallinan

At the same time as there looks to be a possible diplomatic breakthrough, the U.S. has launched a major military operation in Kandahar.

European unions set to march for “Robin Hood taxes”

September 14, 2010 By Scott Marshall

Next in the "rising tide of world labor protest" file comes the September 29 labor actions in Europe.

N.Y. transit union pickets UPS, backs Turkish workers

September 2, 2010 By Gary Bono

New York City union members converged outside United Parcel Service's midtown Manhattan office Sept. 1 for an informational picket line on labor rights issues in Turkey.