A new stage of the economic crisis in Lebanon was reached on Monday 9 March, as the state defaulted on a £1.2bn euro-bond – the first default in the country’s history. This debt will prove […]
Italy is in lock-down in the fight against coronavirus. Bars, restaurants and shops are closed, with the exception of supermarkets, pharmacies and newsagents. And yet, under pressure from the bosses’ organisation, Confindustria, workers are still […]
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With confirmed coronavirus cases in the thousands, the government of Italy has placed the entire country on lockdown. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte first quarantined 16 million of the country’s 60 million population in infected ‘red […]
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The biggest one-day fall in stock markets since the financial crisis; an oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia; and the fastest drop in the cost of oil for 30 years. The impact of […]
As new coronavirus infections gather pace – in Britain and around the world – British Tory Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, claims the country is “well-prepared with a fantastic NHS.” Who’s he kidding? NHS performance this […]
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The Troika’s bail-out package is an economic and social disaster for the people of Cyprus.
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Four schools continue to function despite freezing temperatures
The devastating earthquake caused widespread destruction in the northern areas of Pakistan and Pakistani occupied Kashmir (POK) on 8 October.
Tremendous response from unions and working class internationally
Urgent appeal for further earthquake aid
As winter looms thousands more could die
Party Branch promises to double the amount raised by the members
The Committee will organise all the relief and political work in Bagh.
Political manoeuvres begin
…dismayed by the inadequacies of the authorities
Eyewitness report from Bagh
No truck has left Lahore for the last two days
Urgent appeal for earthquake aid
"Death everywhere…a stench of decaying bodies"
Kashmir worst hit region with over 21000 casualties already reported – Wide swathes of destruction – Many towns and villages wiped out – Hundreds and thousands of people still waiting for rescue and food – […]
Lack of funding for public services makes disaster even worse.
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