International – Page 211

Rightist wins Paraguay presidency, Left advances in Congress

April 24, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Paraguayans are now wondering what kind of president Horacio Cartes will turn out to be.

Sumi Abedin, survivor of Bangladesh factory fire, tours U.S. (with video)

April 22, 2013 By Rosanna Cambron

When fire broke out the supervisors told the female employees to return to work but smoke soon filled the factory.

Battling crisis, Iraq’s communists remain optimistic

April 17, 2013 By Susan Webb

Ten years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, pretty much no one is optimistic about the prospects for democracy and a decent life for the people in that cradle of civilization.

Leftist Maduro wins Venezuela election

April 15, 2013 By Emile Schepers

His mandate runs until 2019 and he has promised to continue the socialist policies of his predecessor.

Thatcher – Britain’s most-hated prime minister

April 9, 2013 By John Wojcik

Victims of Margaret Thatcher's attacks in the 1980's against workers and their allies showed little sorrow. Celebrations actually happened in communities across the UK.