Today we remember Vincent Harding, the historian, author and civil rights activist who died Monday at the age of 82. He was a friend and speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and co-wrote King’s famous antiwar address, “Beyond Vietnam.”
Read MoreTwo Palestinian civilians were killed this week as the Israeli army attacks Nakab day protests. Meanwhile the American mediated peace talks remain stalled. These stories and more follow.
Read MoreCuba is looking to Russia to bolster its national security at a time when relations are tense between the United States and Russia over events in the Ukraine. Raul Castro’s son, Alejandro, went to Moscow this week to sign accords with his host’s officials.
Read MoreEarly results from the largest election in the world show India’s opposition leader Narendra Modi has won a landslide victory to become the country’s new prime minister. Modi is the leader of the BJP, a Hindu nationalist party.
Read MoreThe Illinois Corn Growers Association wants President Barack Obama to expand trade opportunities between the US and Cuba, according to a statement from the organization based in Bloomington.
Read MoreThis week the Israeli army and settlers escalated attacks against Palestinian communities in the West Bank and Gaza, meanwhile the Palestinian President reiterated his willingness to continue the peace talks.
Read MoreDemocracy Now HAVANA TIMES – A new report warns human-driven climate change is having dramatic health, ecological and financial impacts
Read MorePalestinian lawyer dies due to Israeli army torture this week, meanwhile the United States remains hopeful that peace talks between Palestinians and Israelis would resume. These stories and more, coming up.
Read MoreCuban singer Gloria Estefan, a US resident, is planning the release of a Broadway musical that will chronicle his life via a montage of new versions of their most popular songs. The artist spent several years planning what will be one of her most ambitious projects, to be called On Your Feet
Read MoreThis week Palestinian Leaders reached a unity deal ending seven years division between Gaza and the West Bank. Meanwhile Israeli attacks targeting the Palestinian Territories this week left at least a dozen injured civilians.
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