International
Cuba constructs environmentally sustainable socialism
September 5, 2009During a recent visit to Cuba, we stopped by an agricultural cooperative on the outskirts of Havana. Its farmers and cooperatives across the country are part of what’s widely acknowledged as the world’s largest organic farming...
Read moreTime to end obsolete policies on Cuba
September 5, 2009When President Barack Obama pledged a more diplomatic United States that respects the sovereignty of other nations, I, along with 142 other U.S. citizens and residents took him up on that claim.
Read morePersecuted Middle East gays hope for resettlement
September 2, 2009In Iran, there is a three to four day gap between when an individual is reported to the police for being homosexual, and when the police arrive to arrest that individual. Most flee before the police...
Read moreGerman Left Party scores gain in state elections
September 1, 2009BERLIN -- After state elections Sunday, all five main parties in Germany tried to stick in a thumb and pull out a plum or two. Some plums were very sweet, with others rather on the sour...
Read moreShoethrower to be released for good behavior
August 30, 2009The Iraqi journalist imprisoned for hurling his shoes at former President George W Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behaviour.
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