International

Sections of the U.S. left are backing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in his drive to crush pro-democracy protests. August 12, 2009

Two activists on a mission to Honduras describe the protest--and repression--that they witnessed taking place in the aftermath of a right-wing coup. August 12, 2009

Rival currents within Fatah are set to clash at Fatah's first party conference in 20 years--and the outcome could have a profound impact on the Palestinian movement. August 6, 2009

Two activists explain why they are joining a mission to Honduras to investigate conditions following the coup against Manuel Zelaya. August 5, 2009

Officially, the U.S. government opposes the coup that ousted Honduras' Manuel Zelaya. But if one Democratic powerbroker gets his way, that will change. August 4, 2009

When workers at Vestas Windsystems learned of the company's plans to shut down its wind turbine plant, they organized and fought back. August 4, 2009

The convergence of Greece's main center-right party with the open racists of the far right has dominated the scene since the June elections. August 3, 2009

Workers who are part of the underground labor movement in Iran describe the state of the struggle and what's ahead. July 30, 2009

The decision that Britain should become a nuclear power never had much to do with deterrence, always a lot to do with keeping onside with the U.S. July 30, 2009

Bolivia is opening its part of the Amazon to oil and gas exploration--over the opposition of unions, peasants and environmental groups. July 27, 2009

The Viva Palestina delegation saw in Gaza that everything necessary to the life of a contemporary society had been targeted by Israeli forces. July 23, 2009

He promised an improved relationship with countries in the Americas--but Obama's actions are sending a different message. July 22, 2009

Our Viva Palestina convoy was finally allowed into Gaza for just 24 hours to bring badly needed humanitarian supplies. We made the most of the time. July 20, 2009

Mexico's recent elections show discontent with an economic crisis that seems to never end--and the lack of a political alternative. July 20, 2009

Here we were, learning about each other--while the U.S. and Egyptian governments were trying to stop our convoy. July 15, 2009

A leader of the Viva Palestina convoy to Gaza explains what's at stake in the mission to bring badly needed humanitarian aid. July 15, 2009

For some Western leftists, Ahmadinejad has become a champion of anti-imperialism because of his seemingly firm rhetoric against Israel and the U.S. July 15, 2009

The Viva Palestina U.S. convoy has been facing barrier after barrier in recent days that have frustrated plans to have crossed into Gaza by now. July 14, 2009

After waiting on buses for two hours, it was clear to the Viva Palestina delegation that Egyptian authorities had no intention of letting them cross. July 13, 2009

Barack Obama said that Africa's future "is up to Africa," but he ignored the U.S. government's own role in making Ghana's poverty worse. July 13, 2009

A solidarity group is calling for activists to support its humanitarian mission to Gaza against disruptions by the Egyptian government. July 13, 2009

A humanitarian aid convoy bringing desperately needed supplies to Gaza has been delayed by Egyptian authorities. July 11, 2009

Riots and repression in China's Muslim West are one sign that the pace of protest has sped up--and that new social forces have joined the fight. July 9, 2009

The Israeli government stopped humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza by illegally seizing a boat carrying activists--and deported the activists days later. July 9, 2009

Hondurans are defying military repression to show their support for President Manuel Zelaya--and their determination to defend democracy. July 8, 2009