Monthly Archive: April 2013
Federal investigation into Boston bombings expands as city responds to scores of injuries Boston residents describe shock after explosions; plan interfaith vigil for community Report finds US use of torture after September 11 attacks...
Maduro wins narrow victory for Venezuelan presidency; opposition disputes outcome Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad resigns amid calls of new direction Supreme Court hears case on corporate patent of human gene Offshore tax havens:...
Chavez remains strong presence in Venezuela as Maduro, Capriles vie for presidency Residents of Argentina call for long-term response to flooding IRS memos show agency seeks access to private emails without warrant Former FCC...
A look at energy and climate provisions in Obama’s 2014 budget proposal Former dictator faces genocide charges in Guatemala US government promotes concept of internet freedom while increasing surveillance Supporters of immigration reform rally...
Obama budget cuts social safety net for vulnerable groups, lowers some corporate taxes Family of slain teen in Mexico call for investigation into Border Patrol shooting, release of video In Indian-administered Kashmir, police’s use...
Senate package on gun control criticized by youth advocates, gun safety lobby for weakened measures Energy Secretary nominee Ernest Moniz promotes expanding natural gas, oil production before Senate committee Burmese migrants in Thailand struggle...
Wikileaks releases database of US documents, revealing diplomacy under Kissinger in 1970s Attacks on women in Bolivia prompt protests, legislation, focus on patriarchy Activists, faith groups highlight CEOs, companies that profit from US drone...
In Montreal, activists challenge P6 anti-protest law with civil disobedience Family of imprisoned lawyer, Lynne Stewart, cite urgent health condition in renewed call for release Genetically engineered salmon prompts environmental, health concerns as FDA...
West Bank residents mourn two Palestinian youth as clashes with Israeli soldiers continue Amid rising tension in Asia, civil rights leaders invoke Martin Luther King, Jr. in calls to end militarism As response to...
Government documents show coordinating spying of Occupy encampments by local, federal agents Death of ailing Palestinian prisoner in Israel prompts protests, hunger strike Mobil clinic brings scarce health services to disputed territories in Northern...