Ukraine
Ukraine: President’s call for new elections denounced as “illegal” by Prime Minister
Once more, Orange and Blue political blocs clash
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India
India: Peasants massacred in West Bengal
Killings are ultimately the responsibility of the ‘Communist’ led state government.
Ireland North
Ireland: “We won’t pay” say hundreds of demonstrators in Belfast
Sinn Fein and Democratic Unionist Party change position to supporting water charging now elections are over.
Bolivia
Bolivia: High-Ranking MAS Officials Guilty of Corruption
Workers movement must fight for genuine accountability and socialist democracy
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Economic meltdown pushes masses to the edge
State thugs crackdown on protests
Germany
Germany: “Left Unity” no step forward
WASG and Left Party/PDS vote for merger
Pakistan
Pakistan: Socialist Movement (CWI Pakistan) prepares for a year of stormy battles and instability
Second successful national congress held in Lahore
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: British government/local parties make power-sharing agreement and retreat on water charges
Victory for non-payment campaign!
Chile
Chile: Economic freedom and social inequality
Banks make super profits while students face sub-standard education
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Rigged election draws angry protests.
“I tried to rip up my ballot paper” –Leung Kwok-hung known as ‘Long Hair’, an independent socialist legislator in the Hong Kong Assembly