Ayman Odeh was re-elected on February 1 as chairman of the parliamentary faction of Hadash (Democratic Front for Peace and Equality-Communist Party of Israel), an Israeli Arab and Jewish party.
Workers street protest rock France; steel strike hits Iran, CP leader dies in Peru and more in this week's International Notes.
Uruguay coalition to support CP union leader for president; CP of Spain condemns arms sale; Japan's CP defends foreign workers and more in this week's International Notes.
Italian CP says privatization causes bridge collapse, China, Vietnam hold talks and more in this week's International Notes.
Monsoon rains have produced massive flooding.