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Global State Terrorism

By Stella Calloni on January 4, 2020, from Buenos Aires

Thousands protest in the US against the threat of war against Iran. Photo: Bill Hackwell

The assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, recognized as a national hero in his country and in his region, through a brutal terrorist attack ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump (more…)

Cuba and Venezuela Condemn US Assassination in Iraq

January 4, 2020

Venezuela

The Venezuelan government has condemned the military attack carried out by the United States against Baghdad, Iraq, in which the Quds Force commander Major-General (more…)

Trump: A War for Re-election

By Atilio A. Boron on January 3, 2020

In San Francisco 2,000 people demand no war against Iran. Photo: Bill Hackwell

The day after this article was written worldwide demonstrations took place condemning the assassination of General Soleimani and Washington’s rush towards world war, (more…)

Why the US Assassinated General Qassem Soleimani

By Laila Tajeldine on January 3, 2020

■ The assassination by the United States of General Soleimani is a clear provocation that is intended to produce several results, including affecting Iran’s capacity in Iraq, Syria, Yemen (more…)

There can be no Climate Justice without Social Justice

By Milagros Pichardo on December 3, 2019

“Forests are shrinking, the air is poisoned and rivers polluted. Countless species of plants and animals perish have perished. (more…)

In Bolivia as in Palestine

By Carlos Aznarez, on November 20, 2019

Bolivia is resembling Palestine these days. For many reasons it is important to make this comparison now as the horror of the installation of a brutal dictatorship is unfolding in that South American country. (more…)

UN:  Drastic Turn Against Climate Change Urgently Needed

By David Brooks, on September 23, 2019

“How dare you! You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words. And yet I’m one of the lucky ones. People are suffering. People are dying. (more…)

Observe 9/11 Anniversary by Calling for an End to the Afghan War

By Marjorie Cohn on September 10, 2019

On the eve of the 18-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks and the illegal U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, the United States and the Taliban completed nine rounds of peace talks with no deal. (more…)

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