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Poland: Nurses rock government
Hundreds of angry nurses camp outside Polish PM’s office for over a week
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France
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Up to the end of the ‘official campaign’ (after which the publication of polls and articles in the media is forbidden), all commentators predicted a big victory for the UMP (president Nicolas Sarkozy’s party) and […]
Europe
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Workers will have to resist neo-liberal agenda
Iran
Iran: Riots over petrol rationing and price hikes
Growing opposition against Ahmadinejad’s regime
Brazil
Brazil: Party for Socialism and Liberty (PSOL) congress consolidates moderate leadership
But socialist left in party can still grow
Austria
Austria: Demonstration held against Vienna neo-Nazi club
Youth and workers need a socialist alternative
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Fianna Fail emerged as the biggest party from the general election in southern Ireland and has formed a coalition government with the Greens, the Progressive Democrats (PDs) and some independents.
Nigeria
Nigeria: General strike ends after four days
Regime makes partial retreat, but fundamental issues remain unresolved
Pakistan
Pakistan: Union activist has suspension withdrawn following protest campaign
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China
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