World
Archbishop Oscar Romero, killed by right-wing assassin in 1980, becomes saint
October 15, 2018"He already was a saint,” said Jose David Santos. “He professed love for the poor man. He denounced injustices. He defended victims."
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Right-wing government shuts down Communist newspaper in India
October 15, 2018India’s Communists have vowed to fight “legally and politically” to defend freedom of the press.
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Germany: Cassandra calls
October 11, 2018Lignite coal pollutes and stinks. Aside from the arboreal environment, Germany is facing a less palpable but far worse stink -- the menace of a turn to the far right.
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Syria war nears end as U.S. and Israel target Iran
October 11, 2018The Syrian civil war appeared to be winding down, but suddenly the U.S. moved the goal posts.
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Cuba’s 150-year struggle for freedom
October 10, 2018Today, Cuba celebrates a century and a half since the start of its revolutionary process against slavery and colonialism.
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