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FBI targets activist Assata Shakur

In an open letter, African-American activist Assata Shakur tells her side of story.
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Governance

Venezuela's socialist revolution in crisis
US prepares fascist movement to defeat socialist revolution in Venezuela.

South Asia

अतीत से मुक्त होने की बेचैनी क्यों?
नेपाल के माओवादी नेता प्रचंड की ताज़ा भारत यात्रा की पड़ताल कर रहे हैं आनंद स्वरूप वर्मा

Governance

'US must accept Maduro's victory in Venezuela'
Various groups ask US govt to recognize election of new Venezuelan President.

Governance

Venezuelan opposition and the election
Venezuelan opposition's plans to not recognise election results revealed.

Obituary

Hugo Chávez: Death of a socialist
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer at the age of 58.

Terrorism

'TORTURE CORPORATION OF USA'
How the USA globalised use of torture after September, 2001 attacks

Media

Israel Bombs Gaza: Media Fails to Report the Truth
Noam Chomsky & others on the extremely skewed media coverage

Asia pacific

Great Power Shift; A New Red Star over China
Prof. Ashwani Kumar looks into the recent developments in China's politics

Human rights

More Child Soldiers Than Ever Before
Number of children employed as fighters in armed conflicts is on the rise

Obituary

Eric Hobsbawm dies, aged 95
Lifelong Marxist Eric Hobsbawm, whose work influenced generations, dies.

America

Mad science of the US presidential poll
Technology used in campaigns has changed over years - and not for better.

News and current affairs

Taliban prepared to work with US on security
Taliban 'prepared to work with US on security in Afghanistan, says a report.

America

GM workers in Columbia sew mouths in protest
Ex General Motors workers in Columbia stitch lips to protest their unfair 'dismissal.'

Middle East

Obama authorises secret aid for Syria rebels
Order permits CIA to support rebels seeking to depose Bashar al-Assad from power.

Middle East

Syria conflict: Battle rages in Aleppo
Heavy fighting continues unabated in Syria's second city Aleppo.

Middle East

Egypt: Mohamed Morsi, first freely elected Prez
Mohamed Morsi has come long way to become first freely elected president of Egypt.

Democracy

Saudi woman fights cops for painted nails
Video shows a Saudi woman confronting religious police over the painted nails

Judiciary

Back in Pakistan, Dr.Chishty says thanks
After 20 years, Dr. Mohammad Khaleel Chishty finally returns to Pakistan.

Governance

Greek leftists embark on coalition talks
Greek leftists embark on a bid to form an anti austerity coalition government.

America

No change in US stand on denial of visa to Modi
US firm on its decision of not granting visa to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi.

The big question

Big Question: Does BRICS have a future?
Do BRICS have much in common on reforming political and security order?

South Asia

श्रीलंका से नाराजगी जताने का हक नहीं भारत को
श्रीलंका के खिलाफ़ मानवाधिकार हनन के सवाल पर भारत अमरीका का साथ देने के लिए खड़ा है

Spotlight

Letter from Siachen on soldiers' plight
Letter describing plight of soldiers posted to Siachen- World's highest battlefield.

Human rights

Zardari urged to seek Dr Chishti’s release
Daughter of Dr Mohammed Khaleel Chishty urges Zardari to seek his release.

Democracy

Suu Kyi hopes victory is dawn of new era
Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi claims victory in Burma by-elections.

Crime

Pak acid attack victim takes wounds to grave
Following her 12-year-long battle for justice, Pakistani acid attack victim ends her life.

Education

Stop starving public universities
In the US, middle and lower class students struggle with cost of higher education.

Human rights

Prabhakaran's son executed in cold blood
LTTE chief Prabhakaran's 12-yr-old son was killed in cold blood, claims UK filmmaker.

Europe

Serbia granted EU candidate status
Serbia achieves the status of candidate for admission to the European Union.

News and current affairs

US special forces present in India
US special forces are present in five South Asian countries, including India.

Middle East

आखिर क्यों है ईरान पर इतना बवाल?
क्या परमाणु संपन्नता के ग़ैर-पश्चिमी हक़ की वक़ालत करने में निशस्त्रीकरण को भूल गए हैं हम

News and current affairs

Dow paid U.S. firms to spy on Bhopal activists
Wikileaks released 5.5 million emails from the intelligence company Stratfor.

Personality

Nelson Mandela, 93, in good spirits
Nelson Mandela recovering well after diagnostic procedure for abdominal pain.

Asia pacific

खतरनाक है रूस में पश्चिमी और अमेरिकी दांव
रूस के चुनावों सवाल खड़े कर रहा अमरीका खुद अपने गरेबां में झांककर क्यों नहीं देखता

Middle East

आखिर कहां गर्इ मध्य-पूर्व की वसंत क्रांति
वसंत क्रांति के सपने उन्हीं देशों को दिखाए जा रहे हैं जिन्होंने अमरीका के आगे घुटने नहीं टेके हैं

Middle East

Delhi blast: MOSSAD knows everything?
With Israel pitching against Iran, why media jumping to prejudiced conclusions?

Governance

Scandal-hit German president resigns
German president Christian Wulff resigned on Friday over a home loan scandal.

South Asia

Pakistan SC turns down Gilani's appeal
Pakistan SC rejects appeal by PM Yousuf Raza Gilani against contempt charges.

Asia pacific

मालदीव की अस्थिरता भारत के लिए चिंताजनक
मालदीव में पैदा हुई राजनीतिक अस्थिरता से भारत को सीधे तौर पर नुकसान है

Governance

Maldives president resigns amid unrest
Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed quits following protests, mutiny by police.

America

कास्त्रो की किताब गुरिल्ला आफ़ टाइम का लोकार्पण
क्यूबा के पूर्व राष्ट्रपति फ़िदेल कास्त्रो की किताब उनके बचपन से सत्ता तक का सफर है

Media

Arab League reveals 'Media Lies' on Syria
Leaked Arab League Mission report reveals media Lies, fabrications about Syria.

Middle East

Pro Gadaffi detainees tortured in Libya
As per the latest UN report, supporters of Gadaffi are being tortured in Libya.

The big question

ठीक नहीं होगा र्इरान के खिलाफ खड़ा होना
ईरान के साथ अपने संबंधों को भारत पश्चिम और अमरीकी चश्मे से देखना बंद करे

America

Chile Rising: a docu on the student revolt
For months, Chile has been convulsed by a massive student uprising

America

Operation Black Out: Shutdown the Govt
Censoring the internet by US government has provoked protests in and outside

Middle East

Thirty killed in fresh Syrian violence
At least 30 people have been killed in the fresh round of violence in Syria.

Politics

Pakistan PM Gilani offers to quit
As per the media reports, Pakistan PM Yousuf Raza Gilani has offered to resign.

South Asia

Military coup unlikely at the moment
Pakistan Military not in a position to take over direct political control at present

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