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African union leader sees similarities with U.S. South

December 10, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

"We have to join together to fight this capitalist scourge; people are living as slaves and children are being used as laborers."

Portugal: the left takes charge

December 9, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

Instead of head-on confrontation, the left is trying to maneuver while strengthening its base by improving people's lives.

Income inequality nurturing terrorism in the Middle East

December 9, 2015 By Larry Rubin

U.S. policies have resulted in a small number of Middle East monarchs controlling some 60-70 percent of the region's oil wealth.

Burkina Faso: Coup general faces prosecution in Sankara death

December 9, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Charges have finally been filed in the killing 28 years ago of Burkina Faso's former president, Thomas Sankara.

Heating up climate talks: A reader’s guide to COP 21

November 24, 2015 By Blake Skylar

All eyes will be on Paris when the City of Lights shines upon a hugely significant, potentially historic event - the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 21.