17 October 2012
Obama-Romney debate number two: Another stage-managed charade
By Barry Grey, 17 October 2012
The second nationally televised debate between President Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney served only to underscore the hypocrisy and deceit that pervade the entire election.
US prepares military strikes as Libya crisis deepens
By Bill Van Auken, 17 October 2012
The White House is considering drone strikes and Special Forces raids in retaliation for the fatal September 11 attack on US facilities in Benghazi, Libya.
More contaminated drugs linked to US meningitis outbreak
By Kate Randall, 17 October 2012
The fungal meningitis outbreak continues to widen, as a new report from the FDA warns against other drugs produced by a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy.
New evidence that US invasion has produced epidemic of birth defects in Iraq
By Fred Mazelis, 17 October 2012
An extraordinary epidemic of congenital birth defects has affected Iraqi cities over the past decade, particularly in Fallujah and Basra.
Deal finalised for referendum on Scottish independence
By Jordan Shilton, 17 October 2012
After months of wrangling, terms have been finalised for the holding of a referendum on Scottish independence.
Vion’s Broxburn plant in Scotland to close
By Steve James, 17 October 2012
Management of Vion Foods, owners of the Halls meat processing plant in Broxburn, Scotland, confirmed that they intend to close the Broxburn factory by February 2013.
Economic fallout of Japan-China island dispute widens
By John Chan, 17 October 2012
The escalating diplomatic row between China and Japan led to a boycott of IMF/World Bank talks in Tokyo by top Chinese financial officials.
Rotherham locked down by police before English Defence League march
By Dave Hyland, 17 October 2012
Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England had its town centre placed under police lockdown to ensure English Defence League could proceed.
Lufthansa threatens wage cuts and layoffs
By Ernst Wolff, 17 October 2012
Lufthansa is determined to undercut its competitors, at the expense of its own workforce.
France ratifies European Stability and Growth Pact
By Antoine Lerougetel, 17 October 2012
On October 9 the French National Assembly ratified the European Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) that dictates sharp budget cuts and austerity.
Australian government slashes benefits to single parent families
By Terry Cook, 17 October 2012
The Gillard government's move will produce increasing levels of hardship for some of society's most disadvantaged families.
New in French
Un rapport du FMI signale une instabilité financière croissante
Par Nick Beams, 17 octobre 2012
Selon le dernier Rapport sur la stabilité financière dans le monde, « la confiance vis-à-vis du système financier mondial est devenue très précaire. »
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Dezbaterea privind atentatul din Benghazi este o diversiune
De Bill Van Auken, 17 octombrie 2012
La o lună de la moartea Ambasadorului J. Christopher Stevens şi a altor trei americani în asaltul asupra ambasadei SUA şi a unei clădiri aparţinând CIA-ului în estul oraşului libian Benghazi, incidentul a devenit o problemă în cadrul alegerilor prezidenţiale din SUA.
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Jahrestagung des Internationalen Währungsfonds:
Reibereien angesichts der drohenden Verschlechterung der Weltwirtschaftslage
Von Nick Beams, 17. Oktober 2012
Die Spannungen zeigten sich, als Deutschland der Forderung der IWF-Vorsitzenden Christine Lagarde widersprach, Griechenland mehr Zeit zu geben, und Brasilien die Fiskalpolitik der USA als "selbstsüchtig" brandmarkte.
Amerikanischer Geheimdienst gibt zu:
Waffenlieferungen für Syrien gehen an Al Qaida
Von Bill Van Auken, 17. Oktober 2012
Sprecher der Geheimdienste gaben zu, dass der Großteil der Waffen, die für den Sturz von Bashar al-Assad nach Syrien geliefert werden, in die Hände von Al Qaida und ähnlichen islamistischen Milizen gelangen.
Linkspartei trifft sich mit syrischer Opposition in Berlin
Von Johannes Stern, 17. Oktober 2012
Die Linkspartei spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei den Bemühungen, in Syrien einen Regimewechsel im Interesse des deutschen Imperialismus herbeizuführen.
US-Verteidigungsminister warnt vor "Pearl Harbor" Cyberangriff des Iran
Von Niall Green, 17. Oktober 2012
In einer Rede in New York warnte US-Verteidigungsminister Leon Panetta vor einer Gefahr für die USA und ihre Verbündeten, die so gewaltig sei wie die Terroranschläge vom 11. September 2001 oder die Bombardierung von Pearl Harbour 1941 durch Japan.
Tom Henehan (1951-1977): Das Leben eines Revolutionärs
Zum 35. Jahrestag des Mordes an Tom Henehan
Von David North, 17. Oktober 2012
Gedenkrede von 1997 zu seinem zwanzigsten Todestag. Tom Henehan, ein Führungsmitglied der Workers League, der Vorläuferin der amerikanischen Socialist Equality Party (SEP), fiel am 16. Oktober 1977 einem politischen Überfall in New York zum Opfer. Die Rede wurde am 19. Oktober 1997 von David North gehalten, dem nationalen Sekretär der SEP und internationalen Redaktionsleiter der World Socialist Web Site.
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- Jahrestagung des Internationalen Währungsfonds: Reibereien angesichts der drohenden Verschlechterung der Weltwirtschaftslage (17.10.2012)
- Amerikanischer Geheimdienst gibt zu: Waffenlieferungen für Syrien gehen an Al Qaida (17.10.2012)
- Linkspartei trifft sich mit syrischer Opposition in Berlin (17.10.2012)
- US-Verteidigungsminister warnt vor "Pearl Harbor" Cyberangriff des Iran (17.10.2012)
- Tom Henehan (1951-1977): Das Leben eines Revolutionärs Zum 35. Jahrestag des Mordes an Tom Henehani> (17.10.2012)
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- Folter in Griechenland: Die EU zeigt ihr wahres Gesicht (13.10.2012)
- Die Debatte über den Anschlag in Bengasi dient als Ablenkung (13.10.2012)
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- Un rapport du FMI signale une instabilité financière croissante (17.10.2012)
- Le programme d’austérité du Parti socialiste français révèle au grand jour la faillite de la « gauche » petite bourgeoise (16.10.2012)
- L'austérité imposée par l'UE stimule la répression en Grèce (15.10.2012)
- Une personne tuée et onze arrêtées lors de descentes de la police française contre une cellule terroriste présumée (15.10.2012)
- Les questions de classe soulevées par l'élection américaine de 2012 (12.10.2012)
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- Les grèves à Foxconn et la lutte des classes à l'échelle mondiale (11.10.2012)
- Le gouvernement français accusé de commanditer l'assassinat du dirigeant libyen Kadhafi (11.10.2012)
- Les heurts entre les armées turque et syrienne sur la frontière entre les deux pays (11.10.2012)
- Le Parti québécois recule sur l’imposition des riches (10.10.2012)
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- Tiroteo plantea preguntas sobre la CIA en México (13.09.2012)
- Jerry White, habla con trabajadores de una plantación en Sri Lanka (11.09.2012)
- Cifra de muertos en explosión de refinería venezolana se eleva a 41 (06.09.2012)
- Los sindicatos, la pseudo-izquierda y la masacre en Sudáfrica (31.08.2012)
- La criminalidad imperialista y la persecución de Julián Assange (29.08.2012)
- ¡Defender inmigrantes en Grecia! (29.08.2012)
- Una nueva etapa en la crisis del euro (27.08.2012)
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- В ответ на протесты мусульман Европа усиливает репрессивную мощь государства (16.10.2012)
- Российская панк-рок группа Pussy Riot приговорена к тюремному заключению за исполнение антипутинской песни (21.08.2012)
- Германия: Издательство "Зуркамп" публикует клеветническую работу Роберта Сервиса о Льве Троцком (14.08.2012)
- Рут Киди Бенжамин (4 июня 1947 — 29 июня 2012) (25.07.2012)
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- Псевдолевый греческий политик сбросил маску (29.05.2012)
- Владимир Путин вступил в должность президента России (15.05.2012)
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- 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)
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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)
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Perspective
Conflicts come to the surface at IMF-World Bank meeting
17 October 2012
The world economy is moving deeper into recession while the central banks are creating the conditions for a new financial crisis.
Socialist Equality Party (US) Election Campaign
Jerry White interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio
17 October 2012
Jerry White, the SEP candidate for president, spoke about the purpose of the campaign and the lessons of the Wisconsin protests.
US meningitis outbreak: A deadly product of deregulation
Statement by Jerry White, SEP candidate for US president
16 October 2012
Jerry White addresses Toronto meeting
By our reporter, 15 October 2012
Attend the SEP regional conferences!
Statement by Jerry White, SEP candidate for US president
13 October 2012
Regional conferences
Socialism and the 2012 US election
The Socialist Equality Party (US) is holding a series of conferences—in New York, Detroit and California—on the political issues in the 2012 elections. We encourage all WSWS readers to make plans to attend today.
Visit the Socialist Equality Party campaign site »
Commentary
Imperialism in the garb of human rights:
Washington seeks to exploit outrage over attack on Pakistani schoolgirl
By Keith Jones, 17 October 2012
The Obama administration, the US media and US imperialism's Pakistani satraps are seeking to manipulate the outrage over the Pakistan Taliban's attempted assassination of a schoolgirl to legitimize intensification of the AfPak War.
US debate night number two
By Barry Grey, 16 October 2012
The European Union’s Nobel Peace Prize
By Peter Schwarz, 15 October 2012
Socialist Equality Party
35 years since the assassination of Tom Henehan (1951-1977)
16 October 2012
Tom Henehan: A revolutionary life
A tribute on the twentieth anniversary of his death
UK showings of Tsar to Lenin
13 October 2012
The Socialist Equality Party (UK) and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality are hosting showings of the remarkable film documentary Tsar to Lenin this month.
Arts Review
Schutzengel (Guardian Angel): New film promotes German military
By Ernst Wolff, 17 October 2012
Schutzengel (Guardian Angel) is the first film to hit the screens with the full support of the German army.
Antibalas: War, social crisis meet intricate musicianship
By Jeff Lusanne, 16 October 2012
More on the Toronto International Film Festival »
Bankstown Apartment Fire (Australia)
Residents condemn Bankstown council and Labor Party
By our reporters, 17 October 2012
Bankstown residents spoke to the WSWS about the responsibility of the federal, state and local governments for the conditions that led to the September 6 fire.
SEP public meeting calls for Bankstown fire investigation
By our reporters, 16 October 2012
Residents speak to WSWS about the Euro Terraces fire
By our reporters, 16 October 2012
SEP meeting resolution on the Bankstown fire
16 October 2012
Workers Struggles
Sri Lankan union sells out three-month university strike
By Panini Wijesiriwardane, 16 October 2012
Mehring Books
New trailer for documentary Tsar to Lenin
The three-minute-long trailer contains excerpts from the film and is available on the documentary’s new web site, tsartolenin.com.
Socialist Equality Party (US) Congress resolutions now available as pamphlet and ebook
This Week in History: October 15-21
October 19, 1987 marked the biggest-ever one-day loss of stock values in the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
On October 20, 1962, a force of about 30,000 Chinese soldiers launched a two-pronged attack against Indian positions along the disputed Himalayan border between the two countries.
On October 21, 1937, the last bastion of Republican Spain in the country’s north fell to the advancing columns of General Franco.
On October 18, 1912, the Treaty of Lausanne was concluded between Italy and Turkey in Switzerland, ending the Italo-Turkish war.
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