World

Cuba saves lives in cholera-stricken Haiti

December 2, 2010 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Cuban doctors care for 4o percent of Haitians suffering from cholera.

WikiLeaks puts U.S. on the spot

December 1, 2010 By Susan Webb

The release of more than 250,000 U.S. diplomatic cables lifts the veil that cloaks the seemingly prim and proper world of international diplomacy.

General strike in Portugal protests austerity measures

November 30, 2010 By Emile Schepers

A massive one-day general strike paralyzed Portugal November 24 led by major labor federations united to denounce austerity measures being imposed by the country's Socialist Party Prime Minister, Jose Socrates.

World AIDS Day: Post offices deliver HIV prevention advice

November 30, 2010 By Andrew Bibby

Workplaces can play a key role in the HIV response, according to the International Labor Organization.

At Cancun meet world leaders feel heat on climate change

November 29, 2010 By Pepe Lozano

The international community is hoping to lay foundations, set up frameworks and install building blocks toward practically addressing the dire consequences of global warming.