Tug of War
Some saw the election of George W. Bush as providing him with a mandate to pursue his reactionary policies at home and abroad. Certainly this is neither the view of the tens of millions who voted against him, nor is it an opinion shared around the world.
British communists urge Labor Party win, defeat of Blair
We cannot call for support for these members of the War Cabinet most closely associated with the brutal, unprovoked attack on the sovereign people of Iraq.
Torture at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba – Made in USA
More than 500 prisoners caught during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been illegally flown into occupied Cuban territory, tortured and humiliated without the least concern from the UN Human Rights Commission.
Bush's Lackluster Relations with Latin America to Continue
Yesterday Bush began his second term and there seems little hope for improved ties between Washington and Latin America.
Blair has no influence on Bush agenda
Tony Blair has deluded himself into thinking he has any influence over the policy agenda of the Bush administration.
Rumsfeld Cancels Germany Trip Amid Human Rights Accusations
US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld cancelled a visit to Germany after a human rights organisation asked German authorities to prosecute him.
World Fears for Peace under Bush; US Torture Policies Denounced by Cuba
On the day George W. Bush is sworn into office, world criticism is leveled against the policies and actions of his administration: war and torture top the list.
Peace accord signed in the Sudan
On Sunday, 9 January 2005, the government of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) signed a historic peace agreement in Naivasha which brought an end to two decades of conflict.
Russian Communist Party campaign to oust Putin's government
Russia's Communist Party mounted a campaign to oust the government in a direct challenge to President Vladimir Putin.
Political Dialogue Begins in Nicaragua; US is a Negative Force
Sandinistas call for greater government effort to combat unemployment and poverty in Nicaragua. Venezuelan official describes Bush administration's claims about WMD in Iraq as lies.
