23 October 2015
Germany to deport refugees in military cargo planes
By Martin Kreikenbaum and Andre Damon, 23 October 2015
Governments throughout Europe are responding to the refugee crisis with repression and mass deportation.
German chancellor strikes sordid deal with Turkish government to block refugees
The refugee crisis, war and socialism
State and media active in building up a far-right movement in Germany
By Christoph Dreier, 23 October 2015
The leaders and supporters of the right-wing Pegida movement feel invigorated by the campaign by leading politicians and the media against refugees.
Widespread anger and opposition in wake of ratification of Fiat Chrysler sellout
By Shannon Jones, 23 October 2015
The UAW followed the landslide “no” vote three weeks ago with a campaign that combined lies, threats, the fomenting of divisions between workers and economic blackmail.
GM posts record operating profits from cost-cutting, corporate restructuring
The significance of the Fiat Chrysler workers’ fight
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South Africa: University students storm parliamentary precincts
By G. T. Maqhubela, 23 October 2015
Some students have been reported to be facing treason charges.
Clinton testifies before House Benghazi committee
By Patrick Martin, 23 October 2015
The televised circus in Washington covered up the real issue: the alliance of the US government with Al Qaeda forces in regime-change operations in both Libya and Syria.
The New York Times peddles excuses for Kunduz hospital slaughter
By Thomas Gaist, 23 October 2015
The Times report comes one week after the AP revealed that US Special Forces were scoping out the MSF hospital immediately prior to the attack
American Cancer Society adds its voice in campaign against early breast cancer screenings
By Kate Randall, 23 October 2015
Under both the proposed US Preventive Service Task Force’s guidelines and the ACS’s revised recommendations, numerous breast cancer cases will go undetected.
Alabama judge to poor defendants: Give blood or go to jail
By Shelley Connor, 23 October 2015
Forcing impoverished debtors to exchange their blood for freedom is a particularly grotesque expression of the class character of the American criminal “justice” system.
Voters shun Socialist Party’s left unity referendum before French regional elections
By Stéphane Hugues, 23 October 2015
The Socialist Party’s attempt to burnish its image by holding a referendum on whether to unite the “left” in the upcoming regional elections was a resounding failure.
Australian ex-treasurer spells out corporate elite’s agenda
By Mike Head, 23 October 2015
In his departing speech, Joe Hockey outlined the dismantling of welfare, health and education, as well as deep cuts to working-class wages and conditions.
Two Chinese diplomats killed in the Philippines
By Joseph Santolan, 23 October 2015
While many details are still unknown, the fatal shooting occurs amid explosive tensions between China and the Philippines provoked by Washington.
New in French
General Motors affiche des bénéfices record dus aux réductions de coûts et à la restructuration de la société
Par Jerry White, 23 octobre 2015
L'annonce des bénéfices de GM au troisième trimestre intervient alors que les constructeurs, les médias et l'UAW exigent que les travailleurs réduisent leurs attentes concernant les nouvelles conventions collectives de quatre ans.
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Perspective
Netanyahu’s apology for Hitler
23 October 2015
The Israeli prime minister has foully slandered the Palestinian people by attributing to them the responsibility for the Holocaust.
75 Years Since The Assassination Of Leon Trotsky
David North to speak at public meetings in UK and US: Why and How the GPU Murdered Leon Trotsky
21 October 2015
A public meeting in London on Sunday November 22 has been added to a series of US meetings that will review the significance of Trotsky’s murder at the hands of the Stalinist GPU and the origins and findings of the Security and the Fourth International investigation.
Seventy-five years since the assassination of Leon Trotsky
By David North, 30 September 2015
Why and how the GPU murdered Leon Trotsky
Online interviews with David North
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News Feature
Ten years since Hurricane Katrina: Part two
Destruction of public housing and forced exodus of workers
By E.P. Bannon, 23 October 2015
New Orleans had a pre-hurricane population of 484,700. Today, it is 384,300, a 21 percent decline.
Ten years since Hurricane Katrina: Part one
The catastrophe unfolds
Commentary
The global significance of China’s economic slowdown
By Nick Beams, 23 October 2015
China’s economic slowdown will heighten deflationary and recessionary trends throughout the world economy.
The Canadian election and the intensification of class conflict
By Keith Jones, 22 October 2015
Canada’s incoming Liberals will pursue austerity and war
“Team Trudeau”: Tried and trusted representatives of big business
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Former Chicago Schools head pleads guilty to federal fraud charge
By Kristina Betinis, 22 October 2015
US, Russia in talks on Syria following Assad’s trip to Moscow
By Bill Van Auken, 22 October 2015
What is the Jeremy Corbyn Momentum?
By Julie Hyland, 22 October 2015
NATO begins dress rehearsal for Europe-wide war
By Thomas Gaist, 21 October 2015
Autoworkers Struggles
UAW claims early returns point to ratification of Fiat Chrysler sellout contract
By Shannon Jones, 22 October 2015
Fiat Chrysler workers vote as UAW and media push second sellout deal
By Shannon Jones, 21 October 2015
Letter from Ohio GM worker on UAW betrayal of Kmart struggle
21 October 2015
Tennessee GM autoworker expresses solidarity with Fiat Chrysler workers
Vote “no” on second UAW-FCA sellout contract! Build rank-and-file action committees in every plant!
20 October 2015
The WSWS urges workers to download this statement, distribute it to fellow workers and post it on social media.
Autoworkers’ struggle at the crossroads
By Jerry White, 14 October 2015
John Deere workers in US demand recount, full release of contract
By George Gallanis, 22 October 2015
More on autoworkers struggles »
Science
New genetic data show “Back to Africa” migration in Neolithic times
By Philip Guelpa, 23 October 2015
Analysis of ancient DNA from Ethiopia provides evidence of a “reflux” of Eurasian peoples into Africa between 3,000 and 4,000 years ago, contributing significantly to the modern African genome.
Workers Struggles
Allegheny Technologies lockout enters third month
By Samuel Davidson, 23 October 2013
The lockout of 2,200 steelworkers by Allegheny Technologies Inc. has entered its third month and has now become longer than the 69-day strike at the company in 1994.
Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa
23 October 2015
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
Air France postpones job cuts as anger rises among workers
By Anthony Torres, 22 October 2015
Dismissed teachers file class action lawsuit against Los Angeles Unified School District
By Dan Conway, 22 October 2015
Arts Review
Coming Home: A small, sincere film about big, complex times
By David Walsh, 20 October 2015
Sicario: A Zero Dark Thirty for the “war on drugs”?
The 2016 US Elections
US Vice President Biden declines to run for president
By Patrick Martin, 22 October 2015
Bernie Sanders endorses Obama’s decision to keep troops in Afghanistan
By Patrick Martin, 19 October 2015
Bernie Sanders backs the prosecution of Edward Snowden
Bernie Sanders, the Democratic Party and socialism
More on the 2016 US elections »
This week in history: October 19-25
25 years ago: Economic crisis over Gulf War provokes strikes
On October 24, 1990, over 1,000 riot police were mobilized to force the reopening of the key Basque crossing point into France after the blockading of border crossings to both France and Portugal by striking Spanish independent truckers.
50 years ago: Klansman acquitted in Liuzzo murder
On October 22, 1965, an all-white jury in Haynesville, Alabama acquitted Leroy Wilkins, a member of the Ku Klux Klan, in the murder of civil rights worker Viola Liuzzo.
75 years ago: Lewis denounces Roosevelt, endorses Willkie
On October 25, 1940, John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers and president of the CIO, denounced Democratic President Franklin Roosevelt for being prowar and antilabor in a nationwide radio broadcast.
100 years ago: Italy and Russia declare war on Bulgaria
On October 19, 1915, Italy and Russia declared war on Bulgaria, following the latter’s attack on Serbia.
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