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Crisis in Colombian peace talks: who is responsible?

November 20, 2014 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced a halt to peace talks in Havana between his government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.

Hemingway’s grandsons lead environmentalist delegation to Cuba

November 20, 2014 By Taylor Clark

A delegation traveled to Cuba to work with researchers to promote cooperation between the United States and Cuba in the field of marine conservation.

German election results reflect rightwing hypocrisy on Berlin Wall

November 12, 2014 By Victor Grossman

U.S. readers are now probably wondering and/or worrying about their own election results. But, different as they may be, there are similarities between there and Germany.

Mexico in crisis: Can Peña Nieto’s presidency survive?

November 12, 2014 By Emile Schepers

Mexico may be facing a political situation without precedent since the Revolution of 1910-1920.

Muslims worldwide denounce ISIS – but Islamophobes aren’t listening

November 10, 2014 By Henry Millstein

Authoritative Muslim voices from all quarters are denouncing ISIS, as they have denounced al-Qaeda and terrorism in general for years.