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Revival of fascism a growing concern in Europe
March 17, 2014Commenting on Ukrainian developments, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius pooh-poohed the idea that there is a fascist danger.
Read moreFree Bahareh Hedayat, Iranian student leader, women’s rights activist
March 14, 2014Bahareh Hedayat will be 32 years old next month. She looks likely to mark that birthday in prison unless the Iranian government can be persuaded to free her.
Read moreWikiLeaks shows NATO’s role in Ukraine crisis
March 12, 2014Is the Russian occupation of the Crimea a case of aggressive expansionism by Moscow or aimed at blocking a scheme by NATO to roll up to Russia's western border?
Read moreCongressional backing of Venezuela protests raises tough questions
March 12, 2014With violent anti-government protests continuing since early February, the idea of Venezuelans "protesting peacefully" reflects media bias.
Read moreLeft candidate wins in El Salvador elections
March 12, 2014The candidate of the left wing FMLN, Salvador Sanchez Ceren, appears to have won the Mar. 9 presidential runoff elections.
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