Greece
Greece: Society shaken by scandals
The Orthodox Church, sexual abuse, drug dealers and spies
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Iraq
Iraq: Iraq’s post-election – problems grow
In contrast to claims by George Bush and Tony Blair, the most likely outcome of the Iraq elections will be to fuel opposition to the occupation and exacerbate divisions between the various ethnic and religious […]
Iraq
Iraq elections sham: Imperialism’s continuing bloodshed threatens sectarian break-up
After only a few days, the sham of the Iraqi ‘elections’ became evident as Iraq was shaken by a renewed wave of bombings and violent attacks on government officials and the occupation forces. As each […]
Scotland
Scotland: Political questioning at SSP conference
The 2005 Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) conference was held last weekend, following Tommy Sheridan’s resignation as party leader in November 2004.
Nepal
Nepal: King Gyanendra’s coup
King Gyanendra’s coup in Nepal, on 1 February, is "likely to strengthen the Maoist insurgents and make Nepal’s civil war even more intensive", according to the International Crisis Group, a Brussels think-tank.
Russia
Russia: Day of protest across Russia
On Saturday 12 February, nearly 300 demonstrations took place in 77 regions across the whole of Russia, at the same time.
Europe
Europe: EU prepares to lift China arms embargo
US v EU power and profits conflict
Israel / Palestine
Israel: Be’er Sheva Bus drivers striking for nearly three months
A struggle for basic union rights
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Crisis for republicans – political alternative needed
The Northern Bank robbery in Belfast, Robert McCartney’s killing and the attempt to cover it up, and then the allegations about the multi-million pound criminal empire run by the IRA have put the leadership of […]
Comment & Analysis
scotland: Gleneagles G8 summit in July
The G8 (Group of Eight) is comprised of the leaders of eight of the richest nations in the world: USA, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada and, from 1998, Russia.