Italy
Italy: Referendum brings third major defeat for ex-premier Berlusconi
Now workers and ’communist’ parliamentarians must mobilise to prevent attacks from ’centre-left’
Around the world
Mexico
Mexico: Another Stolen Presidency?
The Country threatens to erupt if the right steals another election
Netherlands
Netherlands: Coalition government falls
Dutch Socialist Party must fight November elections on bold socialist policies
Austria
Austria: Financial scandals plunges union federation into crisis
Unions must end class collaboration and defend interests of working class
Israel / Palestine
Israel/Palestine: Israeli state steps up bombardment of Gaza
Tension rises over demand for release of Palestinian prisoners
Pakistan
Pakistan: Struggling against feudalism
Strikes and protests force back corruption and oppression
Nepal
Nepal: Maoists join interim government
Where is the ‘peace process’ heading?
Britain
Britain: Fight back against homophobic bullying
The shift towards the left in social attitudes over the last ten years has meant that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people have won important rights in Britain.
New Zealand
New Zealand: Solidarity protest action with Australian workers
Union activists picket Australian Embassy
Venezuela
Venezuela: Vice president: “Employers have nothing to fear”
The Venezuelan vice president, Vincente Rangel, is heading the governments’ intentions to redefine its policies and attitude to the private sector.