World

Where are all those Iraqi weapons?

May 30, 2003

“Where are the weapons of mass destruction?” That is the first of many awkward questions George W. Bush faces as the vaunted victory in Iraq unravels in chaos. Another question is: “How long will the occupation...

Bhopal disaster victims struggle for justice

May 30, 2003

PITTSBURGH – Unlike a natural disaster like the recent earthquake in Algeria, some man-made disasters, “industrial accidents,” leave dishes on the shelves, homes intact, windows secure and factories in place. On Dec. 3, 1984, at least...

International notes

May 29, 2003

Russia: Unions take on Norilsk Nickel Accusing Norilsk Nickel, Russia’s largest mining company, of sabotaging a labor leader’s election as mayor of Norilsk, unions vowed this week to run candidates in a postponed mayoral election, and...

U.S. Rx for Iraq: privatization

May 29, 2003 By Susan Webb

After compelling United Nations authorization of an extended U.S.-British occupation of Iraq, the Bush administration is now openly focusing on privatizing Iraq’s economy, regardless of the hardships that will mean for the Iraqi people.

Marchers say poor pay for Iraq war

May 22, 2003

BALTIMORE – About 70 peace activists marched from Baltimore to the White House April 26-28 to protest the war on Iraq and the occupation, which they charged, Bush has forced the poor to pay for both...