European Union Prepares to Lift Anti-Cuba Sanctions
The blockade against Cuba, which was initiated some 40 years ago by the U.S., suffered a major setback this week as European Union leaders announced their intention to end their sanctions against the island country.
France to March Against Bush
Left-wing parties, trade unions and social organizations in France will hold demonstrations across that country to protest the upcoming visit of US President George W. Bush.
Britain: PM Gordon Rules Out Democratic Vote on Lisbon Treaty
The people of Ireland go to the polls this week to vote on the acceptance or otherwise of the European Union's Lisbon Treaty in a referendum required by the country's constitution. The people of Britain, in stark contrast, do not.
