India
India: State elections portrayed as success for Communist Parties
‘Communists’ garner the votes of poor but policies are increasingly pro-business
Day: 19 May 2006
Ireland Republic
Ireland: “War monger and anti-union” Australian PM not welcome
Socialist MP denounces John Howard’s right wing government
Ireland Republic
Ireland: Afghan refugees’ thirst and hunger strike – eight hospitalised
Urgent solidarity needed!
Russia
Russia: Kholodmash factory workers end hunger strike
Bosses indicate wage concessions but jobs remain precarious