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Opposition to militarism spurs big win for Japan’s communists

January 14, 2015 By Susan Webb

The Japanese Communist Party scored historic gains in December's parliamentary elections, and most strikingly in Okinawa.

Seafarers rescue Syrian war refugees in the Mediterranean sea

January 14, 2015 By PAI

Continuing what is a Seafarers tradition, the Seafarer-crewed MV Liberty Grace rescued 231 refugees from Syria's civil war.

Mexico’s federal police responsible for slaughter of student teachers?

January 12, 2015 By Tim Pelzer

HRW is calling on the Obama administration to halt aid to Mexican security forces until human rights violations are investigated and prosecuted.

Latin American, Caribbean nations bolster economic ties with China

January 12, 2015 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Latin American and Caribbean cooperation with China serves economic needs on both sides.

Tragedy and crime in Paris: the Charlie Hebdo attack

January 9, 2015 By Emile Schepers

The attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo cannot be condoned. The persons responsible must suffer the full consequences for their actions.