The anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and a new song are reminders that a strong hatred of the poor continues in the U.S.

The Communist Party of Kenya strongly condemns their nation's involvement in the impending occupation of Haiti.

The plan for the next occupation of Haiti involves Caribbean nations Jamaica and the Bahamas. Even far away Kenya is allowing itself to be used to give cover to a racist attack.

The U.S. is instigating a regional attack on Niger, but the people of that nation are in solidarity with others who will resist any aggression.

The expansion of the BRICS beyond Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa is an important development but not one that will challenge U.S. efforts at domination.