France: Jean-Luc Mélenchon on the Movement for the 6th Republic
The first of a three-part video (other parts below) features the address of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, former spokesperson for the French Left Pa
Kobanê: Heroic defence resists ‘Islamic State’ assault; 'Kobanê will be a grave for IS'

The People’s Democracy Party (HDP) leader Selahattin Demirtas, who wo
Sweden: Far-right gains cause political crisis; Beware of 'Swedish lessons'

Social Democratic PM-designate Stefan Lofven.
Syrian rebels overwhelmingly condemn US bombing as an attack on revolution

Aftermath of the latest US airstrikes on Syria.
World’s largest climate justice march amid New York’s corporate sharks

New York City, September 21, 2014.
By Patrick Bond, New York City

South Africa's massive new Medupi coal-fired power plant under construction.
By Oliver Meth