World
South Korea elects left-wing president who desires relaxation with North
May 10, 2017South Korea’s “Sunshine Policy” towards the North looked set to break through the clouds yesterday after Moon Jae-in won the presidency by a landslide.
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Brazil: Temer coup government rocked by general strike
May 8, 2017Brazil's president wants to raise the retirement age to 75. Workers responded with a general strike paralyzing the country, while police hit back with violence.
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Colombians and Europeans say peace accord is imperiled
May 5, 2017The government has been slow to implement provisions of the agreement, and paramilitaries are attacking political activists and members of social movements.
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Venezuela: Maduro seeks new constitution; U.S. senators want sanctions
May 4, 2017Venezuela's Communists say some of the Maduro government's actions play into opposition hands.
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Iran: Fundamentalist leaders leave voters only bad options for new president
May 3, 2017Regardless of the eventual outcome of the presidential election, there is little cause for hope or optimism among the Iranian people.
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