12 October 2013

Report finds US-backed Syrian opposition responsible for sectarian atrocity

By Alex Lantier, 12 October 2013

In an offensive near Lattakia in early August, US-backed Syrian opposition forces slaughtered hundreds of civilians in a sectarian-based massacre.

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Republicans, White House move closer toward debt deal

By Andre Damon, 12 October 2013

The Democrats and Republicans continued their negotiations Friday to raise the US debt ceiling while they work out a deal to slash spending on social programs.

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New reports warn of mass poverty and social decline in Europe

By Stefan Steinberg, 12 October 2013

The social crisis in Europe is being consciously exploited by the continent’s political elite to affect a major redistribution of wealth from the bottom of society to the top.

Fifty dead as another migrant ship sinks off Italy

By Alex Lantier, 12 October 2013

This shocking tragedy brings renewed attention to the toll in lives from the European Union’s reactionary Frontex anti-immigrant legislation.

Shakeup continues in US nuclear command

By Bill Van Auken, 12 October 2013

For the second time in three days, Washington has sacked a top commander of its nuclear war command.

Kerry in Afghanistan to salvage US occupation treaty

By Bill Van Auken, 12 October 2013

Talks between the US and the puppet Afghan regime have been stalemated over differences on key questions related to US troops remaining on Afghan soil.

Germany: Formation of new government drags on

By Peter Schwarz, 12 October 2013

Three weeks after the election, negotiations about forming a new coalition government are still at the exploratory stage.

German technology manufacturer Loewe declares bankruptcy

By Konrad Kreft, 12 October 2013

With the support of the trade unions, Loewe has laid off around 35 percent of its workforce in less than six months.

Spanish train companies implicated in rail crash that killed 79

By Carlos Hernández, 12 October 2013

The court orders point to a possible crime of “imprudence” for the “omission of cautionary elements” in the railway’s safety systems.

New Australian government faces sharp economic downturn

By Mike Head, 12 October 2013

The Abbott government confronts falling growth rates, collapsing mining investment and rising unemployment.

Australian politician justifies Pinochet’s coup in Chile

By Eduardo Ballesteros, 12 October 2013

The Liberal government whip in the New South Wales parliament defended the mass murderer who came to power in 1973.

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Festung Europa: Immer mehr Tote

Von Robert Stevens, 12. Oktober 2013

Nach dem Verlust von mehr als 300 Menschenleben bei dem Bootsunglück vor Lampedusa verlangt die EU noch schärfere Maßnahmen gegen Armuts- und Kriegsflüchtlinge.

IWF-Bericht deutet auf Gefahr einer Weltrezession

Von Nick Beams, 12. Oktober 2013

Mit oder ohne Staatsbankrott der USA zeigt die IWF-Prognose Tendenzen einer Weltrezession auf.

Soziale Konflikte in Griechenland verschärfen sich

Von Christoph Dreier, 12. Oktober 2013

Die griechische Regierung hat wachsende Probleme, die geplanten Massenentlassungen gegen den Widerstand der Arbeiterklasse durchzusetzen, und greift zunehmend zu autoritären Methoden.

Amerikanisch-japanische Gespräche: Kriegspläne gegen China

Von Peter Symonds, 12. Oktober 2013

USA kündigen Lieferung von Hightech-Waffen an Japan an und geben grünes Licht für eine Remilitarisierung Japans im Rahmen eines „robusteren Bündnisses“.

Schließung des Kohlebergwerks Paskov bedroht 3.500 Arbeitsplätze in Nordmähren

Von Markus Salzmann, 12. Oktober 2013

Politiker und Gewerkschaftsvertreter befürchten in der strukturschwachen, von Arbeitslosigkeit und Armut gekennzeichneten Region eine „soziale Explosion”.

Detroit Institute of Arts
Die Arbeiterklasse und die Industriefresken des DIA

Von Tom Mackaman und Jerry White, 12. Oktober 2013

Diego Rivera begann seine Arbeit an den Wandmalereien im Detroit Institute of Arts wenige Monate nach einem Massaker an protestierenden Ford-Arbeitern. Die Entstehung dieses Kunstwerks war selbst ein bedeutendes politisches Ereignis.

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Le bilan toujours plus meurtrier de la Forteresse Europe

Par Robert Stevens, 12 octobre 2013

Après la mort de 300 personnes dans le naufrage au large de Lampedusa, l'UE exige encore plus de mesures contre les immigrés qui fuient la pauvreté et la guerre.

Le Canada a espionné le gouvernement du Brésil

Par Keith Jones, 12 octobre 2013

Des documents divulgués par Edward Snowden montrent que le Canada a espionné systématiquement les communications du gouvernement brésilien.

Le ministre allemand de la défense vante les mérites de la participation allemande à la guerre en Afghanistan

Par Peter Schwartz, 12 octobre 2013

Si la population allemande salue le retrait partiel d'Afghanistan, les cercles dirigeants considèrent cela comme un modèle important pour les interventions militaires futures.

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Perspective

Regional tensions to rise after Obama’s no-show in Asia

12 October 2013

Coming on top of the postponed attack on Syria, Obama’s cancelled trip disconcerted US allies and raised questions throughout Asia about Washington’s ability to meet its commitments.

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Defend the Detroit Institute of Arts!

Video: Rally participants speak on the demonstration in defense of the DIA

10 October 2013

New SEP pamphlet available at Mehring Books
The Defense of Culture and the Crisis in Detroit

8 October 2013

Mehring Books is pleased to announce the publication of a new Socialist Equality Party pamphlet, The Defense of Culture and the Crisis in Detroit, by David Walsh and Joe Kishore.

The significance of the rally to defend the Detroit Institute of Arts

By Joseph Kishore and David North, 7 October 2013

Hundreds rally to oppose sale of art at the Detroit Institute of Arts

By Shannon Jones, 5 October 2013

Detroit firefighters call for defense of the DIA

By Thomas Gaist, 10 October 2013

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Commentary

Unarmed Connecticut woman killed by police in Washington, DC: Collateral damage of the “war on terror”

By David Walsh, 12 October 2013

The American media has entirely lost interest in the case of Miriam Carey, the dental hygienist from Stamford, Connecticut, who was executed by United States Capitol Police on October 3.

The Boston school bus drivers’ wildcat strike

By Jerry White, 11 October 2013

Obituary

A fighter for revolutionary socialism
Raúl Rizik: 1947-2013

By Rafael Azul, 7 October 2013

SEP member Raúl Rizik (who wrote under the name of Ramón Valle) died last Wednesday, after more than 40 years as a supporter of the Trotskyist movement internationally.

Arts Review

7th Heaven (1927) and Street Angel (1928): two silent films by Frank Borzage

By Charles Bogle, 12 October 2013

The two works from the golden age of silent film feature Borzage’s mastery of visual style to convey his career-long theme of a couple in love struggling against rigid, often irrational societal laws and conventions.

Toronto International Film Festival 2013—Part 6
Disappointments, blind alleys and other problems

By David Walsh, 11 October 2013

The bicentennial of Giuseppe Verdi

By Fred Mazelis, 10 October 2013

It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of this iconic figure. Opera—certainly Italian opera—cannot be spoken of without mentioning Verdi’s name.

NHS Fightback

UK: Trafford Council drops challenge to local Accident & Emergency closure

By Tony Robson, 12 October 2013

The decision not to challenge the government over the closure of services at Trafford General Hospital is an indictment of the Save Trafford General campaign.

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Workers Struggles

Unions delay strike for Northern California transit workers

By David Brown, 12 October 2013

Unions representing BART workers have pushed back a potential strike until Monday at the earliest, following the end of a court injunction against striking Thursday night.

Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific

12 October 2013

The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.

Crisis in the Middle East

Libyan prime minister abducted in retaliation for US raid on Tripoli

By Alex Lantier, 11 October 2013

US and Iran at loggerheads over Syria conference

By Keith Jones, 11 October 2012

New Zealand PM re-affirms commitment to war drive against Syria

By Tom Peters, 10 October 2013

The US raid on Libya and the fraud of the war on terror

By Bill Van Auken, 8 October 2013

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NSA Spying and the Defense of Edward Snowden

New support for NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden

9 October 2013

Three photojournalists and Australian actor speak out in defence of US whistleblower.

Canada spied on Brazil’s government as part of global commercial espionage campaign

By Keith Jones, 9 October 2013

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This Week in History: October 7-13

25 years ago: Hundreds of Algerians killed by security forces

After six days of rioting in Algiers, known as “Black October,” more than two hundred were killed and several hundreds wounded as of October 10, 1988.

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50 years ago: Wave crests over dam in Italy, killing 2,000

At about 11 p.m. on October 10, 1963, the village of Longarone, Italy, was wiped out when a massive wave produced by landslides crested 820 feet over the top of the 873-foot-tall Vaiont Dam.

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75 years ago: Spanish Republican government charges POUM leadership with treason

In Barcelona on October 11, 1938, a trial began for nine leaders of the POUM (Marxist Unified Workers Party) before a special tribunal court on charges of high treason and espionage.

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100 years ago: Mexican president orders mass arrest of legislators

On October 10, 1913, Mexican president Jose Victoriano Huerta organized the arrest of 110 members of the Chamber of Deputies who had signed a resolution protesting the disappearance of Dr. Belisaro Dominguez.

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