International
Iran rights group demands release of political prisoner “hostages”
June 5, 2012The Islamic Republic's political prisoners are hostages held to terrorize the nation, says UK-based Committee for the Defence of the Iranian People's Rights.
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Irish voters hold their noses, OK forced austerity
June 5, 2012This will be seen as a victory for those who are promoting austerity as the solution for Europe's fiscal woes.
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Peru mine conflict pits David against Goliath
June 5, 2012The action, emblematic of conflict throughout Latin America between local people and multi-national mining corporations, resulted in violent confrontation.
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Three cheers for Mariela Castro’s visit to the U.S.
May 21, 2012Mariela Castro, staunch advocate and supporter of LGBT causes, daughter of Raul Castro and neice to Fidel Castro, is coming to the United States.
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Another Iraq? U.S. aids Saudis in Syria intervention
May 21, 2012Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other feudal Persian Gulf states are providing millions of dollars in funding to Syrian opposition forces every month, with U.S. backing and coordination.
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