Britain
Britain: terror plots and spin
On the night of 9-10 August, New Labour’s home secretary, John Reid, announced a dramatic terrorist plot
Europe
Germany
Germany: Berlin election campaign enters “hot phase”
Berlin WASG possibility of getting elected to regional parliament
Scotland
scotland: Build a new party for socialism in Scotland
Working class people need a political voice
Britain
Britain: Tommy Sheridan’s victory over News of the World
Tommy Sheridan has won his libel action against the News of the World (NoW) and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: A history of missed opportunities
Trade unions and politics in Northern Ireland
Ireland Republic
Ireland: Socialist MP condemns brutal IDF bombardment of Lebanon
Joe Higgins addressing the 2,000 participants said:
Italy
Italy: No support for troops in Afghanistan
Letter from CWI’s councillors to ‘rebel’ Senators
Russia
St Petersburg G8 Summit: Big powers sharply divided over Middle East and ‘energy security’
For a socialist alternative to imperialism, war and authoritarianism
Russia
St Petersburg G8 Summit: Anger as the ‘Big Eight’ powers arrive
‘Down with capitalism!’ opens Social Forum
Russia
St Petersburg G8 Summit: Court case against CWI supporters and activists postponed
New court date set for 18 July – protests needed!