World

Greece – and the world – at the crossroads

November 3, 2011 By John Case

Socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece stunned the world with his announcement of a national referendum on new austerity measures.

Eurozone chiefs rage at Greek PM, global unions demand Robin Hood tax

November 3, 2011 By Combined Sources

The Greek people and eurozone leaders both seem to be furious at Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou's referendum announcement.

Interview with Chilean student leader Camila Vallejo: They’ll see that it’s worthwhile

November 2, 2011 By Juan Pablo Montero

She's president of the Chilean Students' Federation, and a picture of Karl Marx hangs in her office. Camila Vallejo, 23 years old, has been instrumental in propelling Chile's student movement, mobilized now for almost six months.

Union leaders to G20: World must focus recovery on workers, jobs

November 2, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

World leaders must pivot and focus the international economy - and its recovery - on getting workers into jobs, union leaders will tell international leaders meeting in Cannes, France.

UNESCO grants Palestine membership: Bethlehem, Dead Sea could gain world heritage status

November 1, 2011 By Susan Webb

Palestine became UNESCO's 195th member on Monday.