Four Years after US Recognizes Genocide, Darfur Crisis Continues
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 – On September 9, 2004, the Bush administration recognized that the violence in the Darfur region of Sudan constitutes genocide. Remembering these words, Africa Action today urged President Bush to make security and accountability in Darfur priorities for the remainder of his presidency.
Havana Spared as Hurricane Ike Batters Cuba
Only hours before Hurricane Ike makes another landing in Cuba, it now appears that Havana and its many historic buildings will be spared from the worst of the storm that has brought devastating consequences to the island’s housing, agriculture and other economic infrastructure.
Russia, Abkhazia, S.Ossetia at Table
Moscow, (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov negotiated today with representatives from Abkhazia and South Ossetia to establish relations on a diplomatic level.
Obama's Tax Relief Plan Contrasted With McCain's
John McCain has been targeting some battleground states with a misleading ad campaign that claims Barack Obama wants to raise taxes on working families. Recent analysis of the two candidates' tax plans by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center reveals, however, that all but the wealthiest households would see lower taxes under the Obama plan than under McCain.
Earmarks, Lobbyists, and Abramoff: John McCain is No Reformer
John McCain has launched a campaign against his own record and George W. Bush in his bid to become the next president. The latest McCain campaign ad pushes the idea that McCain is a 'maverick' who once criticized George W. Bush.
Iraqi Communist Party delegation meets with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki
A delegation from the Iraqi Communist Party headed by Hamid Majeed Mousa, the secretary of the party's Central Committee, met with the Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki yesterday, Monday, 8 September 2008, at his head office in Baghdad.
Lula Says Next Brazilian President Could be a Woman
Brazilian president Lula da Silva said he would be choosing his successor in 2010 and anticipated there are great chances that the next president could be a woman, although he did not advance names.
Nepali Gov't. to Finalize Policy Document
KATHMANDU, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Nepali six ruling parties have dwelt on the coalition government's policies and programs to be presented by President Ram Baran Yadav on Wednesday.
French Postal Workers Issue Strike Call for September 23
The six trade union federations are organizing a joint day of action against the planned privatization of the postal service.
John McCain's Confusion about the Definition of 'Change'
Since the Republican convention, John McCain has begun to campaign against himself, the Republican Party's record, and against George W. Bush. He has mimicked the Obama campaign's slogan of change so much, he appears to be having an identity crisis.
