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3 September 2016

Tens of millions strike against Indian government’s right-wing economic policies

By Deepal Jayasekera, 3 September 2016

The strike is an expression of mounting opposition in the working class internationally against assaults by governments and corporations on jobs and working conditions.

Indian workers need a socialist strategy to oppose pro-investor “reform,” austerity and war

Syria war escalates in run-up to G20 summit meetings

By Johannes Stern and Alex Lantier, 3 September 2013

Despite talks between the United States, Russia, and Turkey, conflicts inside Syria continue to mount as the Turkish invasion of northern Syria proceeds.

US war planes and battleships to start using Indian bases

US lost 14,000 manufacturing jobs in August

By Shelley Connor, 3 September 2016

The publication of a lackluster jobs report by the Labor Department followed the announcement by Wal-Mart that it plans to slash 7,000 jobs.

IMF issues warning on global growth to G20 summit

German armed forces prepare for domestic operations

By Peter Schwarz, 3 September 2016

Next February, for the first time, the German armed forces will engage in domestic exercises—a political turning point and a clear breach of the German constitution.

Berlin police to be armed with potentially lethal tasers

Warmongers united: Germany’s Left Party welcomes former top army general

By Johannes Stern, 3 September 2016

On World Peace Day, the German Left Party invited the former Chief of Staff of the Bundeswehr and chairman of the NATO military committee to a meeting in Hannover.

UK doctors struggle escalates with announcement of 20 days of strikes

By Robert Stevens, 3 September 2016

The scale of the industrial action to be taken by junior doctors working in the National Health Service is without precedent in modern times.

UK: Further National Health Service hospital closures and cuts to be imposed

By Liz Smith, 3 September 2016

California legislature votes to expand mandatory sentences for sexual assault

By Tom Carter, 3 September 2016

California’s barrage of law-and-order legislation underscores the reactionary content of the campaign over sexual violence promoted by the Democratic Party and its allies.

Hurricane Hermine causes massive flooding and power outages in Florida

By Matthew MacEgan and Kristina Betinis, 3 September 2016

Early Friday morning, a category 1 hurricane named Hermine made landfall in northwestern Florida, marking the first time in 11 years that the state has had such a storm.

More than 1,000 to be displaced by demolition of low-income housing development in Indiana

By Catherine Long, 3 September 2016

Extremely high levels of lead and arsenic are present in the soil due to the historic absence of environmental controls on the metal smelting industry in East Chicago.

State of Michigan reduces revenue sharing payments to city of Flint

By Carlos Delgado, 3 September 2016

The reduced revenue sharing comes as the city continues to suffer the effects of its widespread lead-in-water crisis, which has wreaked havoc on the lives of city residents.

Detroit professor advances “structural racism” theory of Flint water crisis

New Zealand defence minister blames Beijing for South China Sea tension

By John Braddock, 3 September 2016

The comments indicate a shift within the government, following US Vice President Biden’s recent visit, closer to Washington’s belligerent anti-China position.

Australian Labor senator branded a “Manchurian candidate”

China completes majority purchase of Greece Piraeus port

Rana Plaza disaster case postponed in Bangladesh

By Sarath Kumara, 3 September 2016

The court delay further underscores the indifference of all sections of the ruling elite for the plight of garment workers.

New in Russian

Польское правительство ПиС поощряет антисемитизм

Клара Вайс, 3 сентября 2016 г.

Польское правительство пытается переписать историю, стремясь приуменьшить участие польских националистов в антисемитских преступлениях.

New in French

L’ISO appuie Jill Stein du Parti vert en la présentant comme «anticapitaliste»

Par Evan Blake, 3 septembre 2016

Ce que l'International Socialist Organization décrit comme étant un amendement «anticapitaliste» à la plateforme du Parti vert n'est en fait qu'une manœuvre tactique et une déclaration d'hostilité envers le socialisme.

New in Turkish

Kimlik politikasının sosyo-ekonomik temeli: Eşitsizlik ve Afrika kökenli Amerikalı seçkinlerin yükselişi

Barry Grey, 3 Eylül 2016

ABD başkanın bir kadın veya erkek olması ya da bir bankanın veya büyük şirketin CEO’sunun beyaz ya da siyah olması, işçi sınıfını ilgilendirmemektedir. Sosyalistler, ırk eksenli politikaları, hangi biçimde ortaya çıkarsa çıksınlar, reddederler.

New in Spanish

La base socioeconómica de la política de identidad: desigualdad y la élite afroamericana

Por David Walsh, 3 septiembre 2016

Durante las últimas cuatro décadas, ha surgido una polarización aguda entre afroamericanos. La capa privilegiada que se ha formado representa una base significativa para fomentar la política de identidad.

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