World
Venezuela’s new labor law “first in transition to socialism”
May 2, 2012The legislation reduces the work week to 40 hours and seeks to abolish private sub-contracted labor in the country.
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Baghdad’s May Day march draws thousands
May 2, 2012Thousands marched, waving red flags and raising banners with workers' and trade unionist demands.
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In Germany, the Pirates making waves
May 2, 2012Germany's energetic young party, the Pirates, held its party congress last weekend in the northern town of Neumünster. The media overflowed with reports, almost uniformly friendly.
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United States adds bases in South America
April 26, 2012Until recently, the United States has operated 22 U.S. military bases in Latin America, 800 worldwide. Now there are two more, one in Chile and another in Argentina.
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Damascus rocked by more attacks
April 25, 2012Syrian rebels launched a series of attacks in Damascus on Tuesday, further undermining the shaky two-week-old UN-backed ceasefire.
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