International – Page 255

FBI uses Communist leader for bin-Laden ‘photo’

January 20, 2010 By Joe Sims

The FBI is the subject of world ridicule after a widely circulated image of Osama bin-Laden, digitally updated for age, was withdrawn following the revelation that the actual photo was of left-wing Spanish lawmaker Gaspar Llamzares.

U.S. Communist Party challenges anti-Cuba lawsuit

January 17, 2010 By People’s World

The plaintiff in a lawsuit against Cuba is claiming the right to question the U.S. Communist Party on its relationship to the Communist Party of Cuba and an extensive list of Cuban institutions and personalities.

Lawmakers urge U.S. action on Gaza crisis

January 14, 2010 By Susan Webb

Two members of Congress are asking colleagues to sign on to a letter to President Obama urging him to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

U.S. starts new drive for Israel-Palestine talks

January 12, 2010 By Susan Webb

Middle East envoy George Mitchell confirmed that the U.S. is stepping up efforts to get comprehensive Israeli-Palestinian negotiations going, with a two-year deadline to reach a peace pact.

World Notes: Haiti, South Africa, China, Cuba, Russia

January 4, 2010 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The International Association of Democratic Lawyers protested the Provisional Electoral Council's recent exclusion of more than 12 political parties from upcoming parliamentary elections.