Editorial
Delay rather than resistance
Party political manoeuvring between the Greek social-democratic, conservative and fascist parties has delayed acceptance of the blackmail demands presented by the troika of European Union, International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.
Features
An imperial adventure set to continue
The growing intervention in Syrian internal affairs demonstrates the West's blatant attempt to rally reactionary Arab forces in support of its continued domination of the region, says George Galloway
All prawn and no brains...
Jacqui Smith's bizarre call to get schmoozing with the City
World
Thousands say No to EU austerity in Greece
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Thousands of trades unionists marched in Athens today in protest at savage attacks on living standards imposed by the indebted government's creditors.
Airport workers ground 2 in 5 flights
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Over 40 per cent of flights from Paris airports were cancelled today as aviation workers walked out for a second day to protect their right to strike.
Police strikes go on despite army threat
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Striking police officers in Brazil's Bahia state vowed to hold out today despite army attacks on their supporters and a military encirclement of the state legislature building they have occupied.
Myanmar opposition leader begins by-election bid
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Aung San Suu Kyi kicked off her election campaign today after the Electoral Commission formally accepted her candidacy for an April by-election.
World In Brief
Tuesday 07 February 2012
News stories from around the world
Fatah and Hamas sign election deal
Monday 06 February 2012
Palestinian parties Fatah and Hamas agreed today that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will head an interim unity government to prepare for elections.
Greek unions launch strike as EU chiefs demand more cuts
Monday 06 February 2012
Greece's largest trade union confederations have called a new general strike for tomorrow against the latest raft of cuts being hammered out by the government and its EU and IMF paymasters.
Syrian government accused of fresh Homs attack
Monday 06 February 2012
Government forces were accused by opposition activists of shelling a makeshift medical clinic and residential areas in Homs today during an assault they said killed 17 people.
15,000 flee as Tuareg revolt spreads in Mali
Monday 06 February 2012
Over 15,000 people including military personnel have fled Mali into neighbouring countries since well-armed Tuareg nomads launched a new rebellion against the US-backed government last month.
Mass protests force Romania PM to quit
Monday 06 February 2012
Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc announced the immediate resignation today of himself and his right-wing government in a bid to "ease the social situation" following mass protests against his regressive austerity drive.