International
British crimes in Kenya “cannot be forgotten,” says victim
August 6, 2012Wambugu Wa Nyingi, Paolo Muoka Nzili, and Jane Muthoni Mara are among tens of thousands of Kenyans who were sent to concentration camps.
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Crackdown on illegal pet trade
August 3, 2012Over 8,700 birds and other animals have been seized - and 4,000+ people arrested - in what appears to be a large-scale crackdown on the black market Latin American bird trade.
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Cuba crash reveals dissident links to U.S., European politicians
August 2, 2012The incident illustrates the degree to which anti-socialist dissidents in Cuba are linked to important political circles both in the United States and Europe.
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“Let them eat cake,” says king as Swaziland plunges into crisis
July 30, 2012Opposition to Mswati's royal despotism has been arising through the trade unions. Demands include increased wages and union rights, as well as democratic reforms.
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Free trade pact yields few gains for Colombian workers
July 26, 2012One year after the controversial U.S.-Colombian "free trade agreement", workers' rights have improved on paper, but very little on the ground.
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