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11 February 2012

Speculation on Greek default mounts as EU demands still more cuts

By Robert Stevens, 11 February 2012

With speculation mounting of a possible forced exit from the euro, the unelected governing coalition led by Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos is pledging to meet whatever requirements are demanded of it.

Obama caves in to Catholic Church, religious right on contraceptives

By Kate Randall, 11 February 2012

President Obama on Friday caved in to pressure from the Catholic Church and the religious right, announcing that religiously affiliated employers would not be required to provide access to birth control as part of medical coverage for their women employees.

NATO bombing kills eight Afghan children

By Bill Van Auken, 11 February 2012

At least eight Afghan civilians, all children according to some reports, were killed Thursday when a NATO warplane bombed a village in Afghanistan's northeast Kapisa province.

Bomb blasts in Aleppo, Syria kill 28

By David Walsh, 11 February 2012

Two bomb blasts in Aleppo, Syria’s most populous city, killed at least 28 people and wounded some 235 on Friday.

Egyptians protest in lead-up to anniversary of Mubarak’s ouster

By Alex Lantier, 11 February 2012

Thousands marched in Cairo, Alexandria, and other cities against the US-backed Egyptian military junta yesterday.

Ongoing atrocities by NATO-installed Libyan regime

By Will Morrow, 11 February 2012

The war crimes and abuses being perpetrated by the TNC regime further expose the claims that the NATO allies intervened for humanitarian purposes to rescue the Libyan people from violent repression.

Democrats propose cut in extended unemployment benefits

By Patrick Martin, 11 February 2012

The plan is the beginning of a bargaining process in Congress that will cut benefits for the long-term unemployed.

UK government seeks deportation of Muslim cleric Abu Qatada

By Julie Hyland, 11 February 2012

The British government is continuing its efforts to deport Muslim cleric Abu Qatada to Jordan.

IBM launches new form of day-wage labour

By Dietmar Henning, 11 February 2012

Germany is serving as a pilot project for a radical reorganization of IBM’s work structures around the world.

Kentucky bill targets teachers for student achievement

By Ryan Rahilly, 11 February 2012

A Kentucky teacher explains the implications of legislation that will evaluate teachers based on student achievement.

New in Chinese

苏联解体二十年后
2012年的资本主义危机和工人阶级的激进化

作者: 大卫 • 诺斯，2012年2月11日

原文是世界社会主义网站国际编委会主席和美国社会主义平等党全国主席大卫 • 诺斯在1月份举行的一系列社平党区域会议里作的报告。

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Jefuirea clasei muncitoare din Grecia

De Peter Schwarz , 11 februarie 2012

Atacurile asupra populației elene au luat proporţii monstruoase. "Troica", formată din Comisia Europeană, Fondul Monetar Internațional și Banca Centrală Europeană cere ruinarea completă a clasei muncitoare din Grecia.

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Lehren aus der Zerschlagung von Manroland

Kommentar von Ulrich Rippert, 11. Februar 2012

Die Gewerkschaft IG Metall spielte von Anfang an eine Schlüsselrolle dabei, die Turbo-Insolvenz von Manroland und den massiven Arbeitsplatzabbau vorzubereiten, durchzusetzen und jeden ernsthaften Widerstand dagegen zu verhindern.

Frankreich: Thibault tritt als Generalsekretär der CGT ab

Von Anthony Torres, 11. Februar 2012

Der Generalsekretär der französischen CGT, Bernard Thibault, kündigte an, dass er sich auf dem 50. Kongress der CGT nicht zur Wiederwahl stellen werde.

Britisch-argentinische Beziehungen verschlechtern sich wegen Malwinas-Inseln

Von Bill Van Auken, 11. Februar 2012

Kurz vor dem 30. Jahrestag des Krieges zwischen Großbritannien und Argentinien verschärfen sich die diplomatischen Spannungen um die Malwinen wieder.

Bad as Me - ein neues Album von Tom Waits

Von Hiram Lee, 11. Februar 2012

Tom Waits ist mit Bad as Me zurückgekehrt, dem ersten Album mit neuem Material seit Real Gone im Jahr 2004.

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