Latin America wary of U.S. military expansion
WASHINGTON (IPS)–While much of the world’s attention has been focused on Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel-Palestine, Washington has quietly boosted its military presence...
Israel major benefactor of Iraq war
DUBAI (IPS)–The biggest beneficiary of the second Gulf War–without firing a bullet–will be Israel, say two Middle East experts. Umaimmah al-Jalahmmah, professor of...
U.S., UN to square off over lifting of Iraqi restrictions
Direction of Iraq's future gov't worries U.S. UNITED NATIONS (FinalCall.com)–The United Nations Security Council said they were engaged in serious dialogue over resolutions on...
War crimes probe focuses on U.S.
War leaders may face war crimes charges (Al Jazeera)The Crimes of War Project Online UNITED NATIONS (IPS)–A multinational coalition of jurists...
Latin American rally hails Chavez
Venezuelan president stands tall for the Black and Brown Poor stand with Venezuela's president, despite country's hardships Latin America, Looking Backward (BlackElectorate.com)'Proof of...
Democracy or Theocracy?
Direction of Iraq's future gov't worries U.S. (FinalCall.com) - As both Shi’a and Sunni Muslim groups continue their protests, at times jointly, against U.S.-led occupation...
Japan walks tightrope with U.S./UN after Saddam
TOKYO (IPS)–Japan is walking a political tightrope, balancing its traditional support for the United Nations against the strategic value it puts on...
Is America headed to Damascus?
UN weapons inspector Hans Blix: 'U.S. planned Iraq war in advance' The Bush administration begins rattling saber at Iraq's neighbors NEW YORK (FinalCall.com)–The Syrian government of...
Caribbean seeks strength in face of aggressive U.S.
(FinalCall.com) - Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur recently went on the offensive, defending his nation’s right to speak out on international issues, a right...
Cuba, U.S. in a battle over human rights
GENEVA (IPS)–Cuba has taken the offensive this year in the debate that pits Havana against Washington in the annual meeting of United...