Afghanistan and the 'Surge' Delusion
Using the same language as the previous US administration to justify a surge of troops in Afghanistan, Gen. David Petraeus told a gathering sponsored by the World Affairs Council last week that '[w]e must help our Afghan partners create the breathing space that'll allow the people to stand up for themselves...
The Afghan Quagmire: Imperialism Stays the Course
After Canadian taxpayers have paid more than $11 billion for our military mission, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has publicly conceded that the NATO war in Afghanistan is 'unwinnable.' But despite his admission, Harper is now waffling on recent commitments that Canadian troops would be withdrawn by 2011.
Biomass and Alternative Energy
The oldest and most prevalent source of renewable energy known to man, biomass is already a mainstay of energy production in the United States and elsewhere. Since such a wide variety of biomass resources is available biomass promises to play a continuing role in providing power and heat for millions of people around the world.
Cuban Literacy Teaching Method Highlighted at ALBA Meeting
Cuba's 'Yes I Can' literacy teaching program, successfully boosted by Cuba and Venezuela in 26 countries, aspires to reach the figure of five million people taught how to read and write by the end of this year.
Polar Bear Troubles
There is no doubt that polar bears are in serious trouble. Already on the ropes due to other human threats, their numbers are falling faster than ever as a result of retreating ice due to global warming.
Tell the President to End the War in Afghanistan
The media is reporting that President Obama will make a final decision on his Afghanistan strategy next week. He is faced with widespread evidence of failure and a history of a country that has proven time and again to be 'the grave yard of empires.' It is time to bring US troops home.
Relatives of the Cuban Five Demand Visiting Rights
Although the United States has repeatedly refused to allow Adriana Pérez to visit Gerardo Hernandez, she will never give up the struggle for the right to visit her husband. Gerardo Hernandez is one of five Cuban anti-terrorists incarcerated in the United States.
Obama and the Gatekeeper: President Lula Comes to Washington
On Saturday (March 14th), President Barack Obama will meet with Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva in Washington. It is the first time Obama will meet with a Latin American head of state as President.
Guam Residents Unhappy About Relocation of US Marines from Okinawa
Residents of Guam are so reluctant to accept the US Marines to be stationed on the island of US territory in the Pacific, that the Guam governor would sign the ordinance passed by the Guam Legislature to hold a referendum over the planned reinforcement of US forces in Guam.
Stand Up for El Salvador
On Sunday, March 15 there is a presidential election in the Central American country of El Salvador. Up until a short while ago, the candidate of the left, Mauricio Funes of the FMLN, had a considerable lead over his right-wing opponent, Rodrigo Avila of the ARENA Party, which has been ruling El Salvador for quite a while.
