Millions of Farmers Could Turn the Tide Against India’s Right-Wing Regime

By Nate Singham / Independent Media Institute Mar 15, 2019 The economic despair of a huge percentage of farmers in India is not likely to help the government as elections draw nearer. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Labour Will Try to Topple Theresa May if Brexit Deal Is Rejected

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2018 The opposition party says it will call a no-confidence vote if Parliament spurns the British prime minister's plan next week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Israeli Police Call for Indicting Netanyahu on Bribery Charges

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 2, 2018 The prime minister denies the allegations. The decision on whether he will be tried now rests with the nation's attorney general. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

As Italy ‘Dabbles With Fascism,’ John Oliver Throws His Hat In the Ring (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 26, 2018 “Italy is in turmoil and is dabbling with fascism and that should worry everyone,” the “Last Week Tonight” host says. “The last time they did that, they wound up with Mussolini.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Serbia Prime Minister-Designate to Head Pro-Russia Government

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press Jun 28, 2017 With her early Cabinet picks, Ana Brnabic sends a strong message about her alliances with other nations. She also has made headlines as Serbia's first female and first openly gay leader. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

#ResignCameron: Thousands Call for British Prime Minister to Step Down

By Nadia Prupis / Common Dreams Apr 10, 2016 In the wake of the Panama Papers, protesters gather in London with a message for Prime Minister David Cameron. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson Resigns After Being Named in Panama Leaks

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Apr 5, 2016 The European politician is the first major casualty in the whistleblower scandal. Don't expect him to be the last figure to face repercussions. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

2003 All Over Again? On Eve of Syria Vote, U.K. Is Warned Against ‘Rush to War’

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Dec 1, 2015 "We must do everything we can to stop MPs voting the U.K. into its fourth war on a Muslim country in 14 years," Stop the War coalition says. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Tony Blair Admits Iraq Invasion’s Role in the Rise of Islamic State

By Andrea Germanos / Common Dreams Oct 26, 2015 But Britain's former prime minister offers no real apology for the 2003 invasion or the United Kingdom's role in helping to remove Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

After Upset Election, Canada’s New Leader Wants to Legalize Marijuana

By Phillip Smith / AlterNet Oct 20, 2015 This represents a 180-degree turnaround from Canada's previous right-wing government and a seismic shift for North America. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to Resign

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 20, 2015 The prime minister and leader of the Syriza party will submit his resignation to the country’s president Thursday, making way for early elections scheduled for Sept. 20, government officials report. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Five More Years of Tory Government: What Fresh Hell Is This?

Roisin Davis / Truthdig May 9, 2015 Now free to pursue a radical agenda, David Cameron will lead Britain even further down the murky path of austerity, privatization, increased surveillance and jingoism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )