World

Can Germany’s SPD lion add bite to its roar

November 19, 2009

The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), founded in the 19th Century, is the country's oldest party, and now its saddest one.

Urgent need to change U.S. Colombia policy

November 19, 2009 By W. T. Whitney Jr. And Emile Schepers

President Alvaro Uribe leads a government strong on military repression serving big bankers, mega landowners, multi-national corporations, and elite families.

Cyprus ruling party sees hope for peace

November 17, 2009 By Gary Bono

Recently AKEL (the Progressive Party of Working People, Cyprus's Communist Party) had a briefing from Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias, saying that peace was within sight.

World Notes: Brazil, Yemen, India, Canada, Uganda, Cuba

November 15, 2009 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Cuba: Retamar honors Marti Poet Roberto Fernández Retamar inaugurated the 7th International conference on Marti Studies. The writer and Casa de las Americas president praised Jose Marti's contribution to Latin American unity and his inspiration of...

Honduran election sham

November 15, 2009 By Emile Schepers

The de facto Honduran government of Roberto Micheletti, installed by a coup d'état which overthrew President Manuel Zelaya on June 28, appears to be resorting to some very strange electoral tactics.