Egypt
Egypt: Increasing tension in Egypt – the April 6th strike
Striking workers and youth fought with police. At least two were shot dead.
Around the world
Italy
Italy: Left leaders opened way for Berlusconi victory
A victory for the right led by Silvio Berlusconi and an electoral ‘bloodbath’ for the Sinistra arcobaleno (Rainbow Left).
Italy
Italy: General Election
New Berlusconi victory will provoke mass opposition
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Airport workers suspend hunger strike
Union gives guarantees workers’ demands will be met
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Mugabe plans to steal election
Mass unemployment, hyper-inflation and poverty
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast: Successful struggle against rising food prices
The massive price rises of basic food stuffs over the last few years are an international phenomenon.
Ireland North
N Ireland: Sacked airport shop stewards hunger strike for justice
Workers’ health deteriorates dangerously – Urgent protests needed!
Britain
Britain: London elections- working class alternative needed
None of the main candidates offer any hope.
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Death on the rock of Gibraltar – 20 years since SAS killing of three IRA volunteers
British state repression, the IRA’s armed campaign and the Labour Movement
USA
US: Building the strongest Left Challenge
Nader, McKinney, and the Greens