International
‘Big Tent’ news conference shows big opposition to Fast Track, TPP
January 9, 2015CWA is part of a 100-group coalition that is fighting back against Fast Track, and the next 100 days are critical.
Read moreCuba’s infant mortality rate at its lowest level ever
January 9, 2015Cuba's infant mortality rate (IMR) for 2014 was 4.2, unchanged from the previous year and again the lowest in Cuban history.
Read moreOnly tackling the root causes can end the cycle of violence
January 8, 2015Only a sharp turn to peace and non-violence stands a ghost's chance of extricating humankind from this awful and seemingly intractable situation.
Read moreSmall island nation calls on nuclear powers to disarm
January 8, 2015Sometime this year, the International Court of Justice is expected to hear a true David-and-Goliath challenge to the world's nuclear powers.
Read moreIn Dresden, PEGIDA meets opposition
January 7, 2015Racism and fascism are real dangers here and elsewhere. One can hope that this weapon of biting sarcasm will at least rein in the PEGIDA danger.
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