Iraq
Iraq: Anger grows at brutal occupation
Sixty percent of Americans now think that the ’blood shed’ in Iraq is not worth it. The brunt of the ’bloodshed’ has of course been borne by the peoples of Iraq, around 100,000 of whom […]
Around the world
China
China: Industrial works explosion causes severe water pollution
Health of millions threatened
Israel / Palestine
Israel: Turbulent politics as Sharon divorces Likud
The Israeli government is collapsing in turmoil, forcing forward the date of the next general election by eight months.
France
France: riots and repression
CRS caught on camera beating up youths
Qatar
Qatar: 600 striking construction workers win their battle
Immigrant workers in Middle East are on the move
Liberia
Liberia: Right wing victor in presidential elections provokes protests
Youth and poor of war-torn country oppose neo-liberalism
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Towards conflict or peace?
Not the ‘endgame’ but continuation of ‘Troubles’ in a new form
Israel / Palestine
Israel: Peretz victory changes political mood
Just over a week ago, according to many, the unthinkable happened: Amir Peretz, head of the Israeli trade union federation, the Histadruth, a rank outsider in the beginning of the election campaign, won the vote […]
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: New Labour announces huge onslaught on public sector
Schools, hospitals and jobs will be lost…higher rates and new water tax…
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Backlash against capitalist globalisation widens WTO divisions
December trade meeting has “fiasco” written all over it