International
Working for peace in Afghanistan
October 7, 2009After eight years of U.S. war in Afghanistan, ferment is growing in the country and the Congress about Washington’s next steps.
Read moreSouth American & African countries hold historic meeting
October 7, 2009Leaders of more than 60 South American and African countries met on Margarita Island, Venezuela, last month, raising the possibility of a new bloc of nations that can reduce their dependence on the U.S. and other...
Read moreA U.S. musician pays tribute to Mercedes Sosa
October 7, 2009Argentinian folksinger Mercedes Sosa was known the world over as “the voice of the voiceless.”
Read moreIraq violence down and different, analysts say
October 6, 2009Violence in Iraq is down sharply compared to a year ago, and has also changed its nature, analysts say.
Read moreMercedes Sosa, Argentinian singer for justice, dies
October 6, 2009Mercedes Sosa, who died Sunday, will live in the hearts of lovers of the Nueva Cancion and of social justice.
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