Former Venezuelan Vice President Testifies on Recent Coup Plot
In a presentation to the Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) on Wednesday, former Vice-President José Vicente Rangel detailed the results of his ongoing investigations into plots to assassinate President Hugo Chávez and overthrow the government.
What is True and What is False
Without a doubt, Venezuela has shown the greatest solidarity with Cuba after we were hit by the two devastating hurricanes. Its President did not hesitate to offer, on behalf of his country, every possible assistance soon after hurricane Gustav ravaged Pinar del Rio and the Isle of Youth.
South African President Mbeki Resigns
South African President Thabo Mbeki announced his resignation on Sunday. The resignation will be effective from a date to be decided by South Africa's parliament, Mbeki said in a television speech.
Just What Did the 'Surge' in Iraq Do?
The surge of 30,00 US troops from January 2007 to June 2007 caused the decline in violence in Iraq. At least that's the commonly-held wisdom. John McCain thought the surge was so successful, he has even gone so far as to suggest that the surge in troops was his idea.
Condemnation of US Aggression in Pakistan
As a result of the surge in military activity on its western border with Afghanistan, Pakistan is currently in deep waters politically. The present predicament is the direct result of continued subservience to the United States by the Pakistani civilian and military establishment.
Are Smart Cars Really Smart?
Originally the brainchild of Lebanese-born entrepreneur/inventor Nicolas Hayek of Swatch watch fame, Smart Cars are designed to be small, fuel-efficient, environmentally responsible and easy to park—really the ultimate in-city vehicle.
Profits for the Private Corporations and Losses for the Taxpayers
Contrary to its ideology of capitalism and market economy, the US government has, by force of circumstances, taken control of two heavily loss-making American mortgage companies, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, on September 7, 2008.
Leave Josh Alone
Dallas Mavericks All-Star Josh Howard has been raked over the coals of public opinion this week for daring to say what more than a few athletes think. He was caught on someone's cell phone camera saying that he doesn't stand for the national anthem.
Pride and Dignity against Wind and Rain
The air of pride and dignity being breathed in Cuba in the days following the onslaught of a succession of atmospheric phenomena that swept through the Cuban archipelago in less than three weeks can only be compared with the air breathed here after the revolutionary victory at Bay of Pigs in 1961.
A Complete Guide to the Bush-McCain Economic Crisis
The week of September 15, 2008 has been a dramatic and unprecedented period in the world of high finance. The economic crisis is not over despite what some pundits and politicians have claimed. A series of government interventions have changed the map of banking and finance.
