International
This week in history: Havana, Cuba, celebrates its 500th birthday
November 12, 2019The Cuban capital has been gearing up for this celebration for several years, scheduling concerts, tours, cultural events and other observances.
Read moreCommunications Workers demand release of Philippine activists, end to U.S. military aid
November 12, 2019The union joined a phalanx of Filipino-American groups in a 2-hour-long demonstration in front of the Philippine Embassy on Nov. 9.
Read moreCuban diplomat: Normal relations involve more than just two embassies
November 8, 2019The United Nations voted 187 to 3 to condemn the U.S. blockade of Cuba and demand that it be ended.
Read moreGerman left wins Oct. 27 vote but far right makes big gains
October 29, 2019Although the neo-fascist AfD made major gains the Left Party came in first with its biggest vote ever anywhere in Germany.
Read moreTrumka: Mexican President faces big obstacles to worker rights drive
October 25, 2019The opposition, he explains, is already coming from big business, which exploits Mexican workers.
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