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What’s going on in Haiti

April 21, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

In Haiti, where the U.S. government wages what amounts to low-intensity war, the balance of forces does not favor the people.

Scientists to look at Big Bang

April 18, 2011 By Dan Margolis

A super-strong telescope, to be constructed nearly half a mile below the earth's surface and more than a mile in length, may be able to look into the distant past - to see the Big Bang.

NATO blocks possible peace deal in Libya

April 18, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The two European NATO countries which have spearheaded the intervention in war torn Libya, the United Kingdom and France, are calling for an intensification of the intervention.

World Notes: China, Hungary, Ivory Coast – and more

April 14, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

International news about China, Hungary, Ivory Coast, Palestine, Costa Rica and Cuba are explored.

Union leaders: World climate meet must include green, decent jobs

April 14, 2011 By Special to People’s World

International trade union leaders are calling for decisive and ambitious climate action centered on social protections, doubling the number of green and decent jobs and ensuring a just transition to a greener future.