International – Page 222

Debate heats up over U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan

January 10, 2013 By Marilyn Bechtel

Debate is intensifying about the numbers of U.S. troops to remain in Afghanistan after the projected withdrawal of most by the end of 2014.

Trinidad & Tobago engulfed in political turmoil

January 3, 2013 By Gary Bono

The oil-rich island nation of Trinidad and Tobago has become engulfed in political turmoil, in part a result of the breakup of the country's ruling coalition.

Thousands take to streets to mourn Delhi gang-rape victim

January 3, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Thousands poured onto the streets of India over the weekend to mourn the death of a pre-medical student who was subjected to a brutal gang rape.

Alan Gross and the Cuban Five: Why not exchange holiday gifts?

December 21, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Although the U.S. government has been saying "no exchange," Mr. and Mrs. Gross are not, because it is not in their interests to shut off that possibility.

Interfaith group urges vigils for Walmart supply chain workers

December 20, 2012 By Special to People’s World

The same weekend as U.S. Walmart workers went on a Black Friday strike 112 garment workers were killed in a fire in Bangladesh.