International – Page 133

United States still trying to undermine Cuba’s government

July 9, 2015 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Cuba and the U.S. will soon open embassies in their two capital cities, ending 54 years of no diplomatic relations. Yet normal bi-national relations are unlikely.

Puerto Rico petition for bankruptcy struck down by Appeals Court

July 8, 2015 By Daniel Sankey

Puerto Rico is unable to pay back its $72 billion dollar deficit and announced that the island's economy is on the verge of collapse.

Greeks kick bankers and austerity politicians in the teeth

July 6, 2015 By Victor Grossman

This courageous vote hit usually smug politicians and bankers so hard you could almost hear their teeth rattle.

Greece on the brink as default passes

July 1, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Since 2010, Greece has accepted harsh austerity requirements imposed by the Troika, in exchange for further loans to keep the government and economy afloat.

UN agency praises Cuba’s food security program

June 15, 2015 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Under-nutrition afflicts fewer than five percent of Cubans. And Cuba has helped reduce the number of the world's hungry by half as of 2015.