World

Israel to release 1,000 Palestinians in swap for Hamas-held soldier, Gilad Shalit

October 12, 2011 By Ben Chacko

Israel approved a prisoner swap with Gaza's governing Hamas movement early this morning, prompting celebratory street parties in both Israel and Palestine.

Eclectic group of dramas make their debut

October 7, 2011 By Bill Meyer

I'd like to discuss five disparate but memorable dramas that represent the rich choices available for viewers.

Cuban Five prisoner freed

October 7, 2011 By Ben Chacko

Rene Gonzalez Sehwerert, one of the Cuban Five, imprisoned by the U.S. on spying charges, was released from a federal prison today after 13 years behind bars.

Applying money and words to defeat the Cuban revolution

October 7, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

In its efforts to upend the Cuban Revolution, the U.S. government has, in recent years, relied upon providing financial support for internal opposition groups.

Impunity continues on Cubana Airliner anniversary

October 5, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Thirty-five years ago was a day of horror in the Caribbean, when two bombs exploded on a Cuban airliner, which fell into the sea off Barbados.