3 August 2009

Civilian death toll soaring in Afghanistan

By James Cogan, 3 August 2009

A report issued late last month by the Human Rights Unit of the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA) sheds light on the rising number of innocent Afghan men, women and children who are being killed in order for the US and its allies to consolidate their neo-colonial occupation of the country.

Fresh evidence of British collusion in torture

By Robert Stevens, 3 August 2009

The case of British businessman Alam Ghafoor provides further evidence of UK government collusion in the torture of British citizens.

Sri Lankan government launches “war on the underworld”

By Sarath Kumara, 3 August 2009

The increasingly militaristic character of the Sri Lankan government has been underscored by its declaration of a “war on the underworld”. Its purpose is to divert growing popular discontent and to justify the further strengthening of the state apparatus in preparation for social unrest.

Pennsylvania state workers speak out on payless paydays

By Samuel Davidson, 3 August 2009

Pennsylvania state employees received a payless payday July 31. State lawmakers and Governor Ed Rendell have been unable to reach a budget agreement more than a month past due.

Germany: Management speculation threatens survival of Porsche car works

By Ludwig Weller, 3 August 2009

The giant VW auto concern has swallowed up the Porsche company in a hard fought battle largely decided in the financial markets.

Somalia: Obama administration sends arms to prop up Islamist government

By Brian Smith, 3 August 2009

The Obama administration has been sending weapons to Somalia to support the Transitional Federal Government against a rebel insurgency that threatens to overwhelm the government.

Indonesian president’s re-election disputed

By John Roberts, 3 August 2009

The official declaration of incumbent President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s landslide election victory has been challenged by losing candidates.

US: Florida economy hit by housing collapse

By Charles Knause, 3 August 2009

Hard hit by the effects of the economic crisis, a veritable social catastrophe is now unfolding in the “Sunshine State.”

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Allemagne : fin de la bataille entre Volkswagen et Porsche
Les opérations financières du PDG Wiedeking ont conduit le groupe Porsche au bord du gouffre

par Ludwig Weller, 3 août 2009

La lutte pour le pouvoir qui fait rage depuis des mois entre les constructeurs automobiles allemands Volkswagen et Porsche est finie. Porsche sera intégré dans le trust Volkswagen. Fort de cette consolidation, Volkswagen veut défier Toyota, le plus grand trust automobile au niveau mondial.

Perspective

Obama touts economic “recovery”

3 August 2009

The Obama administration is seizing on recently-released economic data to proclaim that the recession is ending. The aim is to justify the government’s refusal to provide any serious social relief, while preparing public opinion for brutal cuts in social programs.

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Socialist Equality Party

SEP Detroit Mayoral Candidate Dartagnan Collier explains why he is asking city residents to vote for him, and workers around the world to support the Socialist Equality Party.Vote for D’Artagnan Collier, SEP Candidate for Detroit Mayor

1 August 2009

SEP Detroit Mayoral Candidate Dartagnan Collier explains why he is asking city residents to vote for him, and workers around the world to support the Socialist Equality Party.

How I became a socialistInterview with SEP Detroit mayoral candidate D’Artagnan Collier
How I became a socialist

By Nancy Hanover, 31 July 2009

D’Artagnan Collier, the Socialist Equality Party’s candidate for mayor of Detroit, has deep roots in the city’s working class population. In the following interview, he discusses the experiences that shaped his political views.

Sri Lanka
ISSE-SEP meeting in Colombo on Karl Marx and Charles Darwin

1 August 2009

The ISSE and the SEP in Sri Lanka are holding a public meeting on the contributions of two great revolutionary thinkers of the 19th century—Karl Marx and Charles Darwin.

Arts Review

500 Days of Summer: The eternally sunlit paradise that is Los Angeles

By Jordan Mattos, 3 August 2009

A graphic designer with dreams of becoming an architect falls head over heels for an elusive lady, and the film goes back and forth in time, highlighting the 500 days of their courtship, with equal doses of humor and heartbreak.

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