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British union leaders: Corbyn’s the one we’ve been waiting for

May 2, 2017 By Ben Chacko

From protecting the right to strike to legislating a higher minimum wage, British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is giving trade unions a lot to cheer about.

Venezuela: U.S.-backed destabilization campaign accelerates

April 28, 2017 By Emile Schepers

In a report to the U.S. Senate, the admiral in charge of U.S. Southern Command hinted that “instability” in Venezuela might force U.S. intervention at some point.

U.S. ‘super-fuze’ breakthrough expands nuclear killing power

April 28, 2017 By Conn Hallinan

Under the veil of an otherwise-legitimate warhead life-extension program, scientists say the U.S. military has vastly expanded the killing power of its nuclear warheads.

Pastrana and Uribe: King Trump receives Colombian vassals

April 27, 2017 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

In a secret meeting worthy of a feudal-era drama, Trump entertains the appeals of two Colombian ex-presidents seeking his favor.

International media broadcast one-sided portrayal of Venezuela violence

April 26, 2017 By Rachael Boothroyd-Rojas

To paraphrase a remark recently made by Venezuelan author José Roberto Duque, the “truth has suddenly become useless.”