World

Japanese Communists may emerge as main opposition to “Abenomics”

July 26, 2013 By Teresa Albano

International headlines have trumpeted Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's decisive win in Japan's upper house election July 21, but the election results indicate the potential defeat of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's economic and constitutional agenda.

Iranian mothers appeal for clemency for sons

July 26, 2013 By Committee for Defence of Iranian Peoples Rights

Before the ink is even dry on the confirmation of Hassan Rouhani as the new president of Iran, the Islamic Republic continues to carry out barbaric and meaningless executions.

Top general: Intervention in Syria would be costly, risky

July 25, 2013 By Susan Webb

U.S. options for military intervention in Syria would cost "billions" and require massive commitments of troops, plus planes, ships, submarines, and other equipment.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 95th birthday

July 24, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Former South African President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela celebrated his 95th birthday on Thursday, July 18.

Egyptian Communists: Morsi ouster reflects popular will

July 22, 2013 By Nameh Mardom

July 6 interview with Salah Adli, the General Secretary of the Egyptian Communist Party.