8 January 2013
Obama names head of drone assassination program to lead CIA
By Barry Grey, 8 January 2013
In choosing John Brennan to lead the spy agency, Obama gave a clear signal that he intends to expand the illegal program of drone assassinations.
Greek government parties, opposition call joint demonstration
By Christoph Dreier, 8 January 2013
The alliance calling for a protest demonstration on January 19 against the Chrysi Avgi has no intention of conducting a serious struggle against the fascists.
Island dispute continues to fuel China-Japan tensions
By Peter Symonds, 8 January 2013
While the latest incidents have not escalated into a dangerous diplomatic row, each had the potential to do so.
UK council leaders warn of social unrest
By Robert Stevens, 8 January 2013
The leaders of three Labour Party-controlled city councils have warned that savage cuts will lead to a societal breakdown.
Corporate sponsors underwrite Obama’s inauguration extravaganza
By Eric London, 8 January 2013
Major business interests, including Microsoft, AT&T and American Airlines, are bankrolling the events surrounding President Barack Obama’s second inauguration.
Transocean settles for $1.4 billion in criminal and civil charges
By Bryan Dyne, 8 January 2013
Transocean is being required to pay a modest fine, over the course of five years, for its part in the 2010 explosion.
New York City school bus drivers may strike over job security
By Sandy English, 8 January 2013
School bus drivers in New York City, facing a threat to their jobs and pay, may walk off the job this week.
California jobs report underscores deepening inequality
By Karl Eisner, 8 January 2013
The most populous state in the US, with the largest number of billionaires, is plagued by joblessness and poverty.
Slovenian unions drop opposition to government austerity measures
By Markus Salzmann, 8 January 2013
Following a wave of protests that began at the end of November, the Slovenian trade unions are openly moving to support the right-wing program of the Janez Janša coalition government.
New in French
L’industrie automobile française prépare une attaque contre les emplois et les conditions de travail
Par Pierre Mabut, 8 janvier 2013
En 2013, les suppressions d’emplois dans l’automobile menacent les 10 pour cent des travailleurs employés directement ou indirectement dans cette industrie.
Le président français soutient les intérêts patronaux et la guerre au Mali durant sa visite en Algérie
Par Alex Lantier, 8 janvier 2013
Les 19-20 décembre, le président français François Hollande a fait une visite de 36 heures en Algérie, pour étendre les liens militaires et commerciaux entre la France et son ancienne colonie.
New in Spanish
Sindicatos conspiran contra los obreros de la Pizzería Palermo
Por Nicolás Russo and Williamson Niles, 8 Enero 2013
Los obreros de la pizzería industrial Palermo’s Villa han estado en pie lucha en Milwaukee, Wisconsin por más de un año.
Peña Nieto propone privatización de petróleo mexicano
Por Rafael Azul, 8 Enero 2013
En una visita a Brasil en setiembre, Peña Nieto indicó que apoyaba lo que se conoce como el “modelo de Petrobrás”.
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- Der NSU-Untersuchungsausschuss und die Linkspartei (25.05.2013)
- Obama versucht, gezielte Tötungen zu verteidigen (25.05.2013)
- Die soziale Katastrophe in der Tornado Alley (24.05.2013)
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- OECD meldet weltweit wachsende Ungleichheit (24.05.2013)
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- Vermögensblasen schaffen Bedingungen für neue Krise (23.05.2013)
- Die SPD feiert ihr 150-jähriges Bestehen (23.05.2013)
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- China stellt japanische Souveränität über Okinawa in Frage (23.05.2013)
- EU kauft syrisches Öl aus den Händen von Al-Qaida(22.05.2013)
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- Argentine : Le général Videla et la «guerre contre le terrorisme» (23.05.2013)
- Beppe Grillo fait de l'agitation contre les immigrés (23.05.2013)
- Les bulles financières préparent un nouveau crash (22.05.2013)
- Les puissances européennes financent Al Quaïda en achetant du pétrole pillé en Syrie (22.05.2013)
- Le candidat du SEP à la mairie présente le programme socialiste au forum électoral de Detroit (22.05.2013)
- L’International Socialist Organization et l’assaut impérialiste contre la Syrie (20.05.2013)
- La trahison de la grève des enseignants grecs (20.05.2013)
- Le scandale de l'espionnage contre l'Associated Press et la crise de la démocratie américaine (20.05.2013)
- La Commission Européenne et le président Hollande accélèrent l’austérité (20.05.2013)
- Les conservateurs britanniques secoués par une révolte au sujet du référendum sur l’Union européenne (20.05.2013)
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- El ingreso nacional Australiano disminuye a medida que se intensifica la recesión mundial (20.12.2012)
- El escándalo de HSBC demuestra que los bancos están por encima de la ley (18.12.2012)
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- La economía política del rescate bancario español (13.12.2012)
- El significado histórico de la crisis mundial (12.12.2012)
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- Вице-премьер российского правительства Сурков уходит в отставку (25.05.2013)
- Документальный фильм о русской революции 1917 года:
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- Наука,общество и Челябинский метеор (02.03.2013)
- Восемьдесят лет с момента прихода Гитлера к власти (16.02.2013)
- Непреходящее значение жизни и работы товарища Кирти Баласурия (29.01.2013)
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- Assassinato racista na Grécia reflete crescente influência neonazi (18.10.2012)
- EUA ampliam vigilância militar secreta na África (06.08.2012)
- Devastadora seca nos EUA anuncia alta generalizada dos preços dos alimentos no mundo (06.08.2012)
- Fundador da WikiLeaks Julian Assange fala com o WSWS (27.04.2012)
- As origens da crise do Euro: Parte 2 (01.03.2012)
- As origens da crise do Euro: Parte 1 (25.02.2012)
- Grécia a caminho de uma explosão revolucionária (25.02.2012)
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- Demissões atingem trabalhadores da GM, Nokia e Pepsico (15.02.2012)
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- Novos protestos marcam aniversário da Revolução Egípcia (1.02.2012)
- Bancos e líderes da União Europeia cobram medidas de austeridade econômica mais severa (1.02.2012)
- 'SOPA' e 'PIPA' — As leis antipirataria e a liberdade da Internet (25.01.2012)
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Perspective
The world economy 2013: Illusions and reality
8 January 2013
The past year has seen the destruction of a series of fictions assiduously promoted by the spokesmen of the ruling elites in the wake of the global financial crisis.
Workers Struggles
Australia: Victorian paramedics protest over poor conditions
By Margaret Rees, 8 January 2013
A dispute over unsafe working conditions in a 40-year-old building has become a focal point for wider anger and concern among ambulance crews.
Unions undermine struggle of Palermo’s Pizza workers
By Nicholas Russo and Niles Williamson, 5 January 2013
Workers Struggles: The Americas
8 January 2013
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
Socialist Equality Party
Resolution of SEP (UK) Congress: “The SEP and the struggle against imperialist war”
8 January 2013
Published here is the second resolution, “The SEP and the struggle against imperialist war”, adopted unanimously by the First National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (UK), held November 17-19, 2012.
Main resolution of SEP (UK) Congress: “The political tasks of the Socialist Equality Party”
7 January 2013
Socialist Equality Party (UK) holds First National Congress
By Julie Hyland, 7 January 2013
Commentary
After tax deal, spending cuts dominate Washington agenda
By Patrick Martin, 7 January 2013
US, allies step up military backing for Syria’s sectarian insurgency
By Chris Marsden, 7 January 2013
Obama administration blocks information request on assassination of US citizens
By Tom Carter, 7 January 2013
Arts Review
Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained
By David Walsh, 5 January 2013
Best films of 2012
By David Walsh and Joanne Laurier, 29 December 2012
Favorite music of 2012
By Matthew Brennan and Hiram Lee, 29 December 2012
Auto Workers Struggles
French auto industry prepares assault on jobs, working conditions
By Pierre Mabut, 7 January 2013
GM-Opel: German Left Party leader contacts US ambassador
By Dietmar Henning, 4 January 2013
NHS Fightback
UK: Hospitals across Greater Manchester under threat of closure
By Tony Robson, 4 January 2013
Obituary
On the death of German SPD leader Peter Struck (1943-2012)
By Sven Heymann, 7 January 2013
Science
Astronomers confirm fundamental relationship in atomic physics
By Will Morrow, 4 January 2013
The Bankstown Fire
Australia: Owners Corporation Network spokesman discusses building safety
By Richard Phillips, 3 January 2013
This Week in History: January 7-13
25 years ago: Second Kentucky coal miners’ frame-up trial opens
The trial of miner Paul Smith opened on January 11, 1988 in a federal district court in London, Kentucky.
50 years ago: Togo president assassinated
On January 13, 1963, Togo President Sylvanus Olympio was assassinated in a military coup d’état.
75 years ago: Spanish Republican forces take strategic town of Teruel, Aragon
Republican forces finally took the town after a weeks-long battle on January 7, 1938.
100 years ago: Tibet and Mongolia sign defense treaty
On January 11, 1913, Tibet and Mongolia signed a mutual defense treaty in which they proclaimed their independence from China.
Correspondence
Letters from our readers
8 January 2013
A selection of recent letters to the World Socialist Web Site
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