World

Cuba gains UN victory over U.S.

October 30, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The UN General Assembly on October 29 approved a Cuban resolution calling upon the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial blockade.

Torpedoing the Iran nuclear talks

October 29, 2013 By Conn Hallinan

Powerful and wealthy opponents-from the halls of Congress to Middle East capitals-are maneuvering to torpedo negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.

Canadians sue spy agency over secret surveillance

October 28, 2013 By Tim Pelzer

As with the National Security Agency in the United States, Canada's spy agency, has come under fire after it was revealed that the agency is illegally spying on Canadians.

Czech elections: Communists advance but protest candidates steal the show

October 28, 2013 By Emile Schepers

What Babiš and his party actually stand for, other than the fact that they don't like Social Democrats, Communists, and taxes, is by no means clear.

Slavery existing amidst Olympic preps in Qatar

October 25, 2013 By Emile Schepers

44 workers have died in Qatar, mostly of heart attacks, which is not surprising as many are laboring in temperatures of 122 degrees and are denied access to water.