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Rise of Joint List’s Ayman Odeh shakes up Israeli politics

March 16, 2015 By Karin Laub

A politician who wants to build an Arab-Jewish "alliance of the disadvantaged," has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of Israel's election campaign.

SEIU pledges “people power” to Garcia campaign in Chicago

March 16, 2015 By Roberta Wood

One of Chicago's most influential labor groups took a stand Sunday in support of the candidacy of Jesus "Chuy" Garcia.

U.S. sanctions against Venezuela draw objections worldwide

March 13, 2015 By Emile Schepers

President Obama said the situation in Venezuela represents a danger to U.S. interests; protests against that statement occurred all over the world.

U.S. escalates tensions with Venezuela

March 12, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Obama activated sanctions against Venezuela last Monday, which had been approved by Congress and signed by himself.

Parade of presidential hopefuls make pitches to fire fighters

March 12, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

A parade of nine presidential hopefuls made their cases before more than 1,000 Fire Fighters.