The Immoral Clarity of Natan Sharansky
Roger Cohen of The New York Times recently reviewed The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror by Natan Sharansky.
The Royal Coup D’etat In Nepal
FEBRUARY 1, 2005 has seen yet another coup d’état in Nepal. The coup was led and orchestrated by none other than the king of Nepal.
Mexican President Fox Criticizes US Immigration Policy; Cuba Gears Up for Elections
Mexican media have largely covered President Vicente Fox´s rejection of the US attempts to tighten its anti-immigrant policy.
Will Washington go to war with Iran?
The sudden tension between US and Iran has again drawn world's attention recently -- will Iran become the next target of Washington?
Bush Team Tried to Suppress Pre-9/11 Report Into al-Qa'ida
Federal officials were repeatedly warned in the months before the 11 September 2001 terror attacks that Osama bin Laden and al-Qa'ida were planning aircraft hijackings and suicide attacks, according to a new report that the Bush administration has been suppressing.
Wal-Mart Closes Store to Avoid Union
To avoid negotiating with its workers over decent pay and benefits, Wal-Mart closes Canadian store whose workers voted to join the UFCW.
Labor Unions Condemn Murder of Teamster
The Teamsters and the AFL-CIO demand a credible and transparent investigation of the murder of Teamster José Gilberto Soto.
Will MidEast Summit Bring Lasting Peace?
As Palestinian and Israeli leaders wrapped up a summit here Tuesday, analysts disagreed on whether the meeting would usher in real progress on the Middle East peace process.
Discard Free Trade Treaties – Experts; Neoliberalism Hinders Progress
Free trade bilateral agreements with the United States should be discarded for their negative impact on developing economies.
IMF policies block development; FTAA talks stalled
IMF polices haven't stopped poverty and strangle development, say international economists. Countries stall FTAA discussions over agriculture issues.
