International
Guatemalan president arrested, trouble looms as election goes to runoff
September 8, 2015Otto Perez Molina resigned and was arrested on charges of corruption and accepting bribes; the elections that followed sent a confused message.
Read moreSen. Wyden positioned to secure rights for Guatemalan workers
September 2, 2015"This visit to Guatemala reinforced how important it is to include strong labor protections in our trade deals and to make sure the U.S. follows through with enforcement of those rules."
Read moreMass uprising is shaking up Iraq
August 24, 2015Iraq has witnessed a growing mass protest movement with demonstrations held every Friday since July 31 at Tahrir Square.
Read moreAmid scandal, U.S. lawmakers oppose funding Honduran government
August 24, 2015A group of Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called for the suspension of projected U.S. aid to Honduran police.
Read moreSpreading peace in Japan and worldwide
August 20, 2015The cries of the world's people demand peace - no nukes, no war, no hate; but what is needed to build a lasting structure of peace?
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