Iraq
Iraq: Opposition to US/UK occupation mounts
The deaths of Saddam Hussein’s sons has not stopped the attacks on coalition forces.
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Brazil
Brazil: Desperate search for a job
One of Lula’s promises in the election campaign was to deal with unemployment. But unemployment has continued to increase every month since he became president. The official unemployment level is 12.8 per cent. But the […]
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Stop Racist attacks
One of the most vicious recent attacks was on the home of a Muslim family in Craigavon. A gang of up to ten men armed with baseball bats threatened to burn the family out; they […]
USA
US: Weapons of Mass Deception Exposed!
"Intelligence gathered by this and other governments leaves no doubt that the Iraq regime continues to possess and conceal some of the most lethal weapons ever devised."
USA
United States: Is Bush Heading for a Fall?
Bush administration hawks will consider their victory in Iraq a vindication of their aggressive, militaristic approach to world problems, and that nothing will stop them from bulldozing ahead with their right-wing agenda. In reality, they […]
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Can sectarian politics be challenged?
WITH THE Assembly in long term suspension, the main political parties are once again enjoying the luxury of permanent opposition. They have suddenly found their voice again and are able to lay the blame on […]
Africa
Africa: Development reversed by capitalism
BUSH’S VISIT to Africa, no doubt to pave the way for more privatisation contracts for US multinationals, has seen a lot of media interest in the continent that will be dropped as soon as Bush […]
Iran
Iran: Strikes and protests shake regime
THE LAST four weeks have witnessed mass protests in Iran as thousands have taken to the streets in opposition to the government of Mohammed Khatami.
Austria
Austria: Important success in defending women’s right to abortion
An important case in defending women´s right to abortion was won on 10 July at the end of a lower court trial. SLP member Claudia Sorger (the Socialist Left Party is the CWI´s affiliate in […]
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Ulster Unionist Party split inevitable
In the last few weeks, the UUP has been convulsed by its most profound crisis since 1974. This crisis will have major consequences for the peace process.