International – Page 258

Severe problems loom after Honduras elections

December 7, 2009 By Emile Schepers

The door appears to be closed to even a symbolic return to power of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.

Bolivians vote to keep Morales

December 7, 2009 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The stakes were high for President Evo Morales going into presidential and legislative elections on December 6.

The regional alternative to escalation in Afghanistan

December 5, 2009 By Vijay Prashad

More U.S. troops are being prepared for Afghanistan, but there is another alternative.

Venezuela: A country in transition

December 5, 2009 By James Thompson

I traveled to Caracas, Venezuela over the Thanksgiving holidays and what I observed was pretty amazing - Caracas is a beautiful, vibrant city.

Swiss vote signals rise in Islamophobia

December 4, 2009

The Swiss, known for cheese, the Alps, watches, chocolate and secret bank accounts, at least two of which are full of holes, have now added a sixth important product: intolerance.