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Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
December 22, 2012
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
Michigan legislature enacts new attacks on workers, democratic rights
By Lawrence Porter, December 22, 2012
The Republican-controlled state legislature has passed a series of reactionary measures in its “lame duck” session.
Former Thai prime minister charged with murder
By John Roberts, Peter Symonds, December 22, 2012
The decision to prosecute Abhisit is another indication that the bitter political feuding in the Thai ruling elites has not abated.
Thousands affected by floods in Sri Lanka
By our correspondents, December 22, 2012
Most of those affected are poor farmers, fishermen and workers, who received no official forewarning.
Privatisation agenda behind government threats against UK teachers
By Julie Hyland, December 22, 2012
The Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition intends to roll out the conditions that exist in academies to all public schools, in preparation for the handing over of education to the private sector.
Twenty-four dead in Mexican prison riot
By Rafael Azul, December 22, 2012
The death of 24 people in the course of an escape attempt at a Mexican prison shines a light on the deterioration of Mexican society during the drug war.
A new film version of Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina (and Sean Baker’s Starlet)
By Joanne Laurier, December 22, 2012
British filmmaker Joe Wright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard have collaborated on a new film adaptation of Tolstoy’s classic novel. Starlet tells the story of a relationship between two women in California’s San Fernando Valley.
Germany: PSG holds meetings in defence of Greek workers
By Marianne Arens, December 22, 2012
The Partei für Soziale Gleichheit (Socialist Equality Party) recently held a series of meetings in Germany under the slogan “Defend Greek workers.”
Mental health charity warns of “nightmare scenario” for North East England
By Mark Blackwood, December 22, 2012
A report reveals that when compared to the London area, the UK’s poorest region in the North East has almost three times the rate of self-harm/attempted suicide hospital admissions.
Letters from our readers
December 22, 2012
A selection of recent letters to the World Socialist Web Site.
Social discontent grows in Greece against austerity
By Christoph Dreier, December 21, 2012
Workers are vehemently opposed to the implementation of the most recent cuts package, in particular the massive layoffs planned for the public sector.
Australian refugee lawyer condemns deportations to Sri Lanka
By Mike Head, December 21, 2012
A lawyer involved in 16 recent Sri Lankan deportation cases explains that methods being used by the government are unlawful.
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