World
Athens burns after austerity approval
February 14, 2012After approving a controversial new bill, which guts minimum wage and public services, Athens erupted in flames as rioters filled the streets with their outrage.
Read moreFlower workers: giving Valentine’s Day new meaning
February 14, 2012Colombian workers - mostly female - who cut and ship flowers must endure substandard pay and conditions, reports the AFL-CIO. This holiday would provide an excellent opportunity to show support for them.
Read moreSaudi Arabia going nuclear – why no uproar?
February 10, 2012Saudi Arabia recently announced its intention to launch its own nuclear program, saying it needs to diversify its energy sources.
Read moreIn a first, Haiti attends Latin American ALBA meeting
February 8, 2012The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of our America held its eleventh meeting Caracas, Venezuela, to decide on a joint economic program.
Read moreEgypt blocks National Endowment for Democracy
February 8, 2012Egypt's military government announced recently that 43 people face prosecution on charges of using foreign money to influence Egyptian politics.
Read more