June

Cuba to Eradicate Hepatitis B

With 17 cases in 2007 and only four this year, Cuba is ready to eradicate Hepatitis B transmission with a highly effective vaccine produced here, reported the Cuban media this week.

Ceasefire begins in Gaza after one year of blockade

After one year of a tight blockade on the Gaza Strip, the residents of the beleaguered enclave have some reason for optimism, after a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel went into effect on 19 June at 6am local time.

What Part of 'Bring the Troops Home' Don't You Understand?

Anticipating the approval of a record-shattering $165 billion more for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, United for Peace and Justice, the nation's largest coalition of anti-war groups, reminded Congress that the people of this country do not support the continued presence of U.S. troops in Iraq.

How do You Say Justice in Mixteco?

Erasto Vasquez was surprised to see a forklift appear one morning outside his trailer near the corner of East and Springfield, two small rural roads deep in the grapevines ten miles southwest of Fresno.

After, Irish NO Vote, Greek Communists Demand Referendum on Lisbon Treaty

The NO vote of the Irish people proves that the arguments about the so-called 'Irish model' and 'the most favored country' concerned the interests of the bourgeois and not the people.

India: Countrywide Protest Against Rising Prices of Cement and Steel

It is time that UPA government reverses the trends of liberalization, privatization and globalization which have not helped the common people and only increased their miseries.

Scottish Trades Union Congress welcomes British Communist report

The Scottish TUC welcomed a new economic report by the Communist Party of Britain Scottish committee on Friday as an important contribution to the debate on enhancing democratic control of the economy.

Rise and Fall of the Ultra Right

With the presidential primaries come to a close and the general election only months away, it seems apparent that the ultra-right forces that have enjoyed unprecedented power and influence are about to taste the bitter fruit of defeat.

Torture Scandal Plagues Bush Regime

The Bush administration came under congressional fire this week due to its authorization of torture on prisoners, which has resulted in great criticism from the international community.

Critics Continue to Slam Bush-McCain Offshore Drilling Scheme

The Bush-McCain offshore oil drilling proposal is taking more hits. This time from Republicans. According to the Miami Herald, Republican Florida state legislator Marc Rubio described the Bush-McCain claim that new offshore drilling would lower gas prices as 'disingenuous.'

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