Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Hard Liners sweep the board in local council elections
Timid reforms will not solve deep political crisis
Month: May 2005
China
China: China-EU clash over textiles
“We hope that the EU can acknowledge fully the negative influence on bilateral trade relations when it imposes limits on Chinese textile products.”
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Socialist Party’s support rises in local elections
Offering a working class alternative to bigots and pro-market policies
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Elections produce another sectarian headcount
Voter apathy rises in face of political stalemate
Australia
Australia: Howard government gunning for Medicare
Determined mass opposition needed to save health service
Britain
Britain: Blair’s last election
New Labour wins third term but with lowest percentage support in history.
Ecuador
Ecuador: Country shaken by mass uprising
President forced to flee as workers take to the streets
USA
US: Foss High School students win victory for free speech
Students succeed in right to campaign against military recruitment
Netherlands
Netherlands: Thousands take to the streets against Bush’s visit
US President hears demands for an end to Iraqi occupation
Ireland Republic
Ireland: Gama workers win more concessions from management
Turkish Workers’ Action Group, press statement