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5 October 2015

US repeatedly bombs hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan

By Thomas Gaist, 5 October 2015

US combat aircraft launched multiple precision strikes against northern Afghanistan’s only major trauma center on Saturday, killing at least 22.

Nine months after the official end of combat operations
US Special Forces fight Taliban militants in Kunduz, Afghanistan

Washington divided over Syrian debacle

By Patrick Martin, 5 October 2015

The Democratic and Republican parties are both split over how far to go in the imperialist intervention against the government of Bashar al-Assad, which is now reinforced by Russia.

US, allies blast Russia for attacking Al Qaeda in Syria

Threat of wider war mounts as Russia continues airstrikes in Syria

More on the crisis in Syria »

UAW claims John Deere contract ratified despite widespread opposition

By our reporter, 5 October 2015

The United Auto Workers colluded with management to quickly ram through a sellout contract covering more than 11,000 John Deere workers.

“Workers are going to need to stand up against this”
Deere workers denounce sellout contract

By our reporters, 5 October 2015

UAW tells John Deere workers nothing in run-up to vote on Sunday

UAW to meet with Fiat Chrysler executives in bid to push through new sellout deal

By Jerry White, 5 October 2015

Cosmetic changes, including an increase in the signing bonus, are being floated as the UAW and Fiat Chrysler plot to force through a new contract against mass opposition.

After landslide “no” vote on Fiat Chrysler contract, UAW declares no better deal possible

After the “no” vote: The way forward for autoworkers

More on autoworkers struggles »

Allegheny Technologies claims most production restarted at locked out mills

By Evan Winters and Samuel Davidson, 5 October 2015

In the face of ATI’s brazen actions in hiring scab labor to resume production, the United Steelworkers continues to isolate and smother locked out workers.

US Steel Canada issues ultimatum to end pension payments and health benefits

More on workers struggles »

US: Trial begins for Massey CEO in Upper Big Branch disaster

By Clement Daly, 5 October 2015

Massey boss Don Blankenship is not being charged with murder in the deaths of 29 coal miners, but faces three criminal counts of conspiracy, fraud and making false statements.

Six immigrants die in Texas police chase crash

By Norisa Diaz, 5 October 2015

A fatal car crash resulted when an overcrowded sports utility vehicle packed with undocumented Mexican and Central American immigrants fled police.

Bodies of at least 95 refugees found on Libyan shores

By Oscar Grenfell, 5 October 2015

The latest tragedy marks a continuation of the humanitarian crisis caused by imperialist wars in North Africa and the Middle-East, and the repression of asylum-seekers.

German parliament prepares crackdown on refugees

More on the refugee crisis »

Japan creates new agency to boost arms exports

By Ben McGrath, 5 October 2015

The government regards the sale of weapons both as the means to enhance Japan’s strategic influence globally and increase the profits of its arms industry.

Australian police kill 15-year-old in purported “terror” incident

By James Cogan, 5 October 2015

As in previous cases, such as the Sydney siege last December, the deaths are being used to justify the “war on terror.”

Canada’s military to “weaponize” its public affairs branch

By Roger Jordan, 5 October 2015

On the orders of the Canadian Armed Forces’ high command, journalists who write stories critical of the armed forces are to be shunned and intimidated.

Quebec public sector workers outraged by Liberal concession demands

By a WSWS reporting team, 5 October 2015

Saturday’s demonstration against the Liberals’ austerity agenda and in support of the public sector workers was 150,000-strong.

Unions renew attempt to sell out German childcare workers

By Marianne Arens, 5 October 2015

The public service unions are trying to force through a deal virtually identical to the proposal recently voted down by an overwhelming majority of union members.

Sri Lankan president boasts at UN of “new era of democracy”

By K. Ratnayake, 5 October 2015

Sirisena’s democratic posturing is designed to enhance his government’s international standing and strengthen links with the US.

New in Turkish

“Hayır” oyunun ardından: Otomotiv işçileri için ileriye giden yol

WSWS Otomotiv İşçileri Bülteni, 5 Ekim 2015

Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi ve WSWS Otomotiv İşçileri Bülteni, işçi sınıfını, işçileri şirketlerin ve bir bütün olarak kapitalist kar sisteminin isteklerine tabi kılmaya çalışan sendikalardan ve tüm siyaset kurumundan bağımsız bir şekilde örgütleme mücadelesinin parçası olarak fabrika-taban komiteleri çağrısını yükseltiyor.

Günümüzün Mars yüzeyinde sıvı su bulunduğu yönünde güçlü kanıt

Bryan Dyne, 5 Ekim 2015

Yayınlanan son fotoğraflar, Mars boyunca uzanan yamaçlar üzerindeki karanlık şeritlerde su ile birleşmiş tuzun varlığını gösteriyor.

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Setenta y cinco años desde la muerte de León Trotsky

Por David North, 5 octubre 2015

El asesinato del líder más importante de la Revolución de Octubre 1917 fue la culminación de la campaña estalinista de acabar con los obreros e intelectuales socialistas que habían logrado la victoria de la Revolución Bolchevique.

Voces de guerra en la Asamblea General

Por Nick Beams, 5 octubre 2015

El peso de las tensiones geopolíticas que cuelgan sobre la Asamblea General de la ONU proviene de los escombros del colapso de la economía capitalista mundial.

Brasil: Gobierno del PT reorganiza gabinete para imponer más austeridad

Por Souza Gonzaga, 5 octubre 2015

El plan de la presidente Rousseff es actualizar su programa de ajuste y permanecer en el gobierno, moviéndose más y más a la derecha.

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Le ministre de l'Intérieur bloque l'enquête sur les attentats Hyper Cacher-Charlie Hebdo

Par Anthony Torres, 5 octobre 2015

Tout en exploitant les attentats pour justifier l'imposition de structures d'État policier en France, le PS tente de cacher le rôle joué par l'État français dans les attentats.

Le referendum du PS: une tentative cynique de paraître à gauche

Par Francis Dubois, 5 octobre 2015

En lançant son referendum pour une alliance électorale du PS « à gauche » avec le PCF, Le PG et les écologistes, le PS n'opère qu'un changement tactique.

Après l’écrasante victoire du «non» au contrat Fiat Chrysler, l’UAW déclare un meilleur accord impossible

Par Joseph Kishore, 5 octobre 2015

Tant l'UAW que Chrysler Fiat se démènent pour trouver un moyen quelconque de faire passer un accord pro-entreprise malgré l’opposition écrasante des travailleurs de l'automobile.

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