Tropical Forest Shift Raises the Alarm of Climate Scientists

Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Mar 5, 2020 Both the Amazon and the Congo have helped mitigate the effects of global warming. That may no longer be the case, a new study reveals. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Europe’s Voters Elect New Parliament as Nationalism Mounts

MIKE CORDER / The Associated Press May 26, 2019 Pivotal elections for the European Union parliament reach their climax as the last 21 nations go to the polls. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Second Sight of W.E.B. Du Bois

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jun 3, 2018 The famed sociologist saw what most white intellectuals could not: the savage nature of an American empire intent on suppressing and exploiting people of color in the U.S. and across the world. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Belgium Shooting Rampage Was Terrorist Act, Prosecutors Say

LORNE COOK and RAF CASERT / The Associated Press May 30, 2018 Authorities are trying to establish whether the man who killed four people in the city of Liege this week acted alone. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

International Criticism of Israel Mounts as Gaza Death Toll Rises

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 Here's a look at the argument over Israel's use of lethal force against Palestinians protesting at the border fence. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israel Facing Backlash Over Gaza Violence

FARES AKRAM and KARIN LAUB / The Associated Press May 15, 2018 Turkey expels Israel’s ambassador, Ireland and Belgium summon their Israeli envoys and leading European countries and the U.N. human rights office call for an investigation of the bloodshed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Catalonia’s Ex-Leader Freed on Bail

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 6, 2018 Spain is seeking Carles Puigdemont's extradition from Germany on charges of rebellion and misuse of public funds over his role in the Spanish region’s independence referendum, held in October. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Police, Protesters Clash in Barcelona After Separatist Leader’s Arrest

JOSEPH WILSON and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER / The Associated Press Mar 25, 2018 The fugitive ex-president of the Spanish region of Catalonia is seized by German police on an international warrant as he tries to enter the country from Denmark. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Merkel Secures 4th Term, Keeping Germany on Centrist Course

Staff / Truthdig Mar 4, 2018 Ending months of political uncertainty, the center-left Social Democrats vote overwhelmingly to remain in a coalition with Chancellor Merkel's conservative bloc. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

With Europe’s Help, Iran Is Winning the Economic Battle With Washington

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 26, 2018 Despite significant problems and unequal income distribution, Iran’s economy is seeing bright spots that the Western press rarely admits. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

#MeToo Gains Steam as France Considers Catcall Ban

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 18, 2017 A hashtag with roots in a movement started 10 years ago has reignited a much-needed conversation on sexual harassment, in the U.S. and abroad. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

How Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Help Terrorists Achieve Their Aims

Joe Conason / Truthdig Mar 28, 2016 Recoiling from last week's carnage in Brussels, Americans may be attracted to the "tough" posturing of Trump and Cruz. Yet we know that the leaders of Islamic State welcome such signs of panic. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )