Lula Speaks at World Social Forum; activists denounce US militarization in Latin America
More than 100,000 people from 5,700 organizations of hundreds of countries are participating in the World Social Forum.
Tsunami exposes Australian PM Howard's Asian agenda
The response of ordinary people following the tsunami is truly amazing. Around the world people have expressed their sympathy with the communities that were devastated in the tragedy.
Cuba Calls on US to End Torture at Guantanamo Bay
On January 19, 2005, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented the US governmental authorities in Havana and Washington with a diplomatic note denouncing the flagrant violations of human rights on cuban territory.
US activists oppose Bush's war
Anti-war group Not in our Name asks for signatures and puts a full-page ad in the New York Times declaring oppositon to Bush's endless wars.
Cuban Medical Team Fights Tsunami Disaster
In ealry January, Cuba sent a team of 21 medical specialists and tons of medical supplies to Sri Lanka to fight the diseases that have appeared as a result of the tsunami.
Rice's Confirmation Bad News for Latin America
Rice's outdated Cold War credo suggests her term at the helm of the State Department will witness no new diplomacy, let alone innovative ideas.
Toto Constant, Former Death Squad Leader, To Be Sued
Since 1996, Constant has lived freely in and around Queens, New York, enjoying de facto political asylum from Washington.
The Tsunami: A Warning to the World
The international response by working people to this tragedy is encouraging, but pledges from major western powers have been inadequate, to say the least.
Communist Party to play bigger role in state companies
The Communist Party of China (CPC) issued aa call for strengthening and improving the building of the CPC organizations in state-owned enterprises.
Chavez enjoys mass support; World Social Forum set to begin
Chavez enjoys the support of the mass of Venezuelans despite US provocations. 150,000 people are set to kick-off the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
