Asia & the Pacific

Kurds see Russia as security guarantor in Syria

By Karin Leukefeld This article was published in the German daily Junge Welt on Jan. 30. Translation by Workers World…

February 1, 2019

All-India General Strike is largest in world history

It is estimated that at least 150 million workers, perhaps as many as 200 million, participated in the two-day All-India…

January 14, 2019

China’s moon landing: a giant leap for space science

The People’s Republic of China successfully landed the first spacecraft, called the Chang’e-4, on the far side of the moon…

January 8, 2019

DPRK leader on ‘peace and security of the Korean peninsula’

Every year, the leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea issues a New Year’s address to the people, summarizing…

January 3, 2019

What’s behind U.S. troop withdrawals announced for Syria and Afghanistan?

The announced withdrawal of the remaining 2,000 U.S. troops from Syria and a partial withdrawal from Afghanistan does not mean…

December 24, 2018

Development vs. destruction: China and the U.S.

Escalating U.S. military confrontations, political threats, extreme tariffs and an ominous trade war against China are having global repercussions. These…

December 11, 2018

Despite U.S., peace process continues in Korea

Over the past several months the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or north Korea) and the Republic of Korea…

December 6, 2018

Why the U.S. threatens China — as a new superpower

China’s growth into the world’s second-largest economy is being evaluated by all the corporate media, reflecting debates in U.S. ruling…

November 29, 2018

South Koreans press for peace treaty

New York — The Trump administration continues to evade the biggest question looming over Korean-U.S. relations: When will Washington sign…

October 4, 2018

Int’l Peoples’ Tribunal finds Philippines government guilty

Brussels, Belgium — “Guilty, guilty, guilty!” These were the unanimous verdicts read by eight international jurors, including this writer, following…

September 24, 2018