Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: Troops massacre hundreds of protesters
US-backed Karimov dictatorship unleashes bloodbath
Around the world
Pakistan
Pakistan: Telecommunications are not for sale!
The Anti Privatization Campaign launched by an alliance of nine unions in the telecom sector has received a tremendous response from workers throughout the country.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Hard Liners sweep the board in local council elections
Timid reforms will not solve deep political crisis
USA
US: Bankruptcy Bill attacks workers
Banks and credit card companies celebrate
China
China: China-EU clash over textiles
“We hope that the EU can acknowledge fully the negative influence on bilateral trade relations when it imposes limits on Chinese textile products.”
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Elections produce another sectarian headcount
Voter apathy rises in face of political stalemate
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Socialist Party’s support rises in local elections
Offering a working class alternative to bigots and pro-market policies
Australia
Australia: Howard government gunning for Medicare
Determined mass opposition needed to save health service
Britain
Britain: Blair’s last election
New Labour wins third term but with lowest percentage support in history.
Ecuador
Ecuador: Country shaken by mass uprising
President forced to flee as workers take to the streets