Israel / Palestine
Israel: Turbulent politics as Sharon divorces Likud
The Israeli government is collapsing in turmoil, forcing forward the date of the next general election by eight months.
Month: November 2005
Qatar
Qatar: 600 striking construction workers win their battle
Immigrant workers in Middle East are on the move
France
France: riots and repression
CRS caught on camera beating up youths
Liberia
Liberia: Right wing victor in presidential elections provokes protests
Youth and poor of war-torn country oppose neo-liberalism
Israel / Palestine
Israel: Peretz victory changes political mood
Just over a week ago, according to many, the unthinkable happened: Amir Peretz, head of the Israeli trade union federation, the Histadruth, a rank outsider in the beginning of the election campaign, won the vote […]
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Towards conflict or peace?
Not the ‘endgame’ but continuation of ‘Troubles’ in a new form
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: New Labour announces huge onslaught on public sector
Schools, hospitals and jobs will be lost…higher rates and new water tax…
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Backlash against capitalist globalisation widens WTO divisions
December trade meeting has “fiasco” written all over it
Asian Earthquake (2005)
Asian Earthquake Disaster: Trade Union Rights Campaign continues earthquake relief
Tremendous response from unions and working class internationally
Venezuela
venezuela: Socialist MP in Ireland, Joe Higgins, supports RACE pharmaceutical workers
protest message to RACE Management