New Zealand Gunman’s Manifesto Echoes Norwegian Mass Murderer’s

JAN M. OLSEN / The Associated Press Mar 15, 2019 A Swedish terror expert sees parallels between the shooter's writings and a 1,500-page document published by Anders Behring Breivik. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Protests Force Starbucks to Ditch ADL From Leading Anti-Racism Training

Marjorie Cohn / Consortiumnews May 3, 2018 An outcry over the inclusion of the Anti-Defamation League, an Jewish nongovernmental organization, as a lead member of upcoming anti-racism training forced the coffee company to back down. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

S. African Activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Dies

CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA / The Associated Press Apr 2, 2018 Her fight against white minority rule caused the former wife of South African leader Nelson Mandela to be jailed for months and placed under house arrest for years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Cyril Ramaphosa Sworn In as South Africa’s New President

CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA / The Associated Press Feb 15, 2018 He becomes the nation's fifth president, following Jacob Zuma, whose scandals brought the African National Congress party to its weakest point since it took power in the 1990s. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

We Are All Ahed Tamimi

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Feb 13, 2018 The 17-year-old Palestinian girl has become a new icon of resistance in the struggle for freedom and basic human rights. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

South Africa’s Ruling Party Finally Turns Against Zuma

CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2018 After years of scandals, the African National Congress has ordered President Jacob Zuma to resign. His regime is clouded by incompetence, corruption and low economic growth. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Leader for Party, and Maybe for South Africa

Krista Mahr / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2017 Cyril Ramaphosa, after winning the top post of the African National Congress by a tiny margin, is expected to eventually become the nation's president. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel, U.S. Hide Names of Firms Supporting Israeli Settlements

Majorie Cohn / Truthout Dec 6, 2017 The two governments have been trying to prevent a list of at least 150 local and international companies from becoming public. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A New McCarthyism Is Taking Hold in America

By Robert Parry / Consortiumnews Sep 27, 2017 Russia has become the villain in virtually every bad thing that happens, and U.S. dissidents are being treated as "fellow travelers." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Palestine Remains ‘the Greatest Moral Issue of Our Time’

By John Pilger Jul 10, 2017 The historic injustice in Palestine is at the heart of the Middle East dilemma. Until that injustice is resolved, there will be no peace in the region, or perhaps anywhere. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Politics of Whiteness and the CIA Tip That Jailed Nelson Mandela

Juan Cole / Truthdig May 16, 2016 The revelation that the Central Intelligence Agency provided the tip to the Apartheid South African government that led to Nelson Mandela’s arrest should come as no great shock. Nor is it unconnected to the popularity of Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

James Bond Writer Anthony Horowitz Apologizes to Idris Elba for ‘Too Street’ Insult

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2015 Actor Idris Elba, who starred in "The Wire," has all the makings of a killer James Bond, which would explain the persistent public campaign to urge the filmmakers behind the long-running spy franchise to pass the torch to him after Daniel Craig's tenure as 007 ends. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )