Spain
Spain: The 15M movement, trade unions and the left
Movement an electric shock to political life
Around the world
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Sting cancels concert in support of striking oil workers
“Hunger strikes, imprisoned workers and tens of thousands on strike represents a virtual picket line which I have no intention of crossing,” Sting said in an online statement.
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: East Belfast riots
Only united working class action can prevent further attacks
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Over 200,000 march for democracy and against property tycoons
Interview with Socialist Action (CWI) in Hong Kong after July 1 demonstration
China
China: Halfway house
‘Red Capitalism: The Fragile Financial Foundation of China’s Extraordinary Rise’
Malaysia
Malaysia: Detained opposition activists brutally treated, six re-arrested
Government steps up attacks on democratic and human rights to maintain grip on power
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Striking oil workers attempt to break news blockade
Further threats against strike leaders and supporters
Britain
Britain: Massive public sector strike on 30 June
Reports from throughout the day
Israel / Palestine
Palestine: Irish Ship to Gaza Sabotaged
Terrorist-style attack on harboured boat potentially life threatening
Scotland
Scotland: Whose downfall?
‘Downfall – The Tommy Sheridan Story’ by Alan McCombes