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General strike shuts down Portugal

November 28, 2011 By Emile Schepers

A general strike called by Portuguese unions against austerity measures imposed by international finance capital practically shut down Portugal last Thursday.

In a first, U.S. allows Cuban envoy to travel to Ohio

November 28, 2011 By Anita Waters

It was first time in 10 years that the U.S. has permitted Cuba's highest ranking diplomat to travel away from the Washington D.C. area.

Uprising against authoritarian regime is renewed in Egypt’s streets

November 23, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Since Mubarak's departure, Egyptians have been frustrated in their desire for a democratic transformation.

Spain: crushing right-wing victory as economy teeters at brink

November 23, 2011 By Emile Schepers

As expected, the Nov. 20 election to the the Spanish parliament was a massive defeat for the ruling Socialist Workers' Party

Sandinista landslide in Nicaragua elections

November 22, 2011 By Pedro Conceicao

Nicaraguans lined up last weekend to cast their ballot in the nation's first presidential election since the Supreme Court abolished term limits in 2009.