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12 September 2016

US and allies threaten North Korea with sanctions and military attack

By Peter Symonds, 12 September 2016

Another round of punitive measures over Pyongyang’s latest nuclear test will exacerbate tensions on the Korean Peninsula and heighten the danger of war.

North Korea carries out fifth nuclear test

Fighting rages on in Syria in wake of US-Russia brokered agreement

By Jordan Shilton, 12 September 2016

Washington has acceded to the agreement to give some respite to its proxy forces around Aleppo, where government troops have made substantial gains over recent weeks.

Tensions between Washington and Moscow rise as Russia intercepts US spy planes over Black Sea

More on the war in Syria »

Obama pledges to veto legislation allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi government

By Tom Carter, 12 September 2016

This legislation, together with the Obama administration’s opposition to it, marks the continued unraveling of the official narrative of the September 11 attacks.

Political prisoner Chelsea Manning begins hunger strike

By Tom Hall, 12 September 2016

Manning began her hunger strike in military prison on Friday in protest against the abuse and harassment that drove her to attempt suicide in July.

Twenty-year-old Muslim recruit killed by officers at Marine boot camp

By Eric London, 12 September 2016

Raheel Siddiqui, the son of a Michigan autoworker, jumped out of a third-floor window after being abused by officers at Parris Island, South Carolina.

Opposition grows to skilled trades reorganization at Fiat Chrysler

By Shannon Jones, 12 September 2016

The changes are correctly seen as a means of eliminating skilled trades jobs, which traditionally require more training and are paid at a higher rate.

Zika virus spreads in Puerto Rico and Florida

By Julio Patron and David Brown, 12 September 2016

The spread of Zika in Puerto Rico and the mainland United States is driven by poverty and will impact the area for years to come.

French unions join far-right movement against refugees in Calais

By Anthony Torres, 12 September 2016

The CGT is inciting nationalist hatred to divide the workers and disorient their opposition to the wars and social cuts of the French government, which it helped elect.

Australian government exploits attack by mentally-ill man to whip up terrorism scare

By Mike Head, 12 September 2016

Prime Minister Turnbull equated the stabbing incident to the 9/11 mass terrorist attacks in the US, which were used to proclaim an endless “war on terror.”

Turnbull government expands Australian military powers at home and abroad

By our correspondent, 12 September 2016

The twin measures underscore the close connection between escalating militarism and domestic police-military repression.

Australian public sector union holds farcical protests amid one-day strike

By our reporters, 12 September 2016

The protests were aimed at appealing to the Liberal-National coalition government and preventing any serious political discussion among public sector workers.

Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov dies

By David Levine, 12 September 2016

The long-standing president of the geostrategically important Central Asia country died last week after ruling the country for more than two decades.

Alberta government backs decision not to charge cop who killed unarmed man

By Janet Browning, 12 September 2016

Alberta’s NDP government has endorsed the Prosecution Service’s decision not to charge the Calgary cop who killed an unarmed man in psychological distress in March 2015.

Sri Lanka: NSSP leader campaigns for IMF austerity agenda

By Nanda Wickremasinghe, 12 September 2016

Karunaratne is a propagandist for the government and its austerity measures against workers and the poor.

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Obama-Putin görüşmeleri başarısız olurken Suriye savaşı tırmanma tehdidi yaratıyor

Jordan Shilton, 12 Eylül 2016

ABD Başkanı Barack Obama ile Rusya Devlet Başkanı Vladimir Putin’in Çin Hangzhou’daki G-20 zirvesi sırasındaki doksan dakikalık görüşmesi, iki ülke arasında Suriye iç savaşı üzerine hiçbir anlaşma doğurmadı.

Kolombiya barış anlaşması mali kemer sıkmaya zemin hazırlıyor

Neil Hardt, 12 Eylül 2016

Kolombiya Devlet Başkanı Juan Manuel Santos, 2 Eylül Cuma günü, hükümet ile FARC gerilla grubunun 26 Eylül’de resmi olarak bir barış anlaşması imzalayacağını ilan etti.

Berlin Senatosu adayı Andy Niklaus’un çağrısı: İşçilerin kendi partilerine ihtiyacı var!

Andy Niklaus, 12 Eylül 2016

Andy Niklaus, 25 yıldır Berlin Ulaşım Şirketi’nde (BVG) çalışıyor ve 18 Eylül’de düzenlenecek Berlin Senatosu seçimlerine Partei für Soziale Gleichheit’ın (Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi) adayı olarak katılıyor.

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La désinformation des médias et l’agenda de guerre des élections américaines

Par Bill Van Auken, 12 septembre 2016

L’arrestation de deux jeunes hommes en Caroline du Nord pour avoir piraté les comptes des hauts responsables et des organismes gouvernementaux jette une lumière crue sur la campagne anti-russe des médias.

La crise politique de la Grande-Bretagne s’amplifie avec le Brexit

Par Robert Stevens, 12 septembre 2016

Les représentants de l’élite dirigeante qui favorisent l’adhésion à l’UE expriment haut et fort leurs préoccupations que le gouvernement de May est dépourvu de toute stratégie suite au vote sur le Brexit

La CGT rejoint un mouvement d'extrême-droite contre les migrants à Calais

Par Anthony Torres, 12 septembre 2016

Le syndicat excite les haines nationalistes pour diviser les travailleurs et désorienter leur opposition aux guerres et aux mesures d'austérité du PS, qu'il a aidé à faire élire.

La Corée du Nord procède à son cinquième essai nucléaire

Par Ben McGrath et Pete Symonds, 12 septembre 2016

L’essai survient au milieu de l’escalade des tensions géopolitiques en Asie, les États-Unis cherchant à réaffirmer leur domination, ce qui accroît le danger de guerre.

Le Premier ministre grec Tsipras défend le nationalisme et l’austérité à la conférence de l’Europe du Sud

Par Alex Lantier, 12 septembre 2016

Au milieu des protestations contre sa politique d’austérité en Grèce, SYRIZA promeut l’UE et essaie de détourner la colère sociale le long des lignes nationalistes, incitant du sentiment anti-allemand.

Les conditions de travail se détériorent en Allemagne

Par Dietmar Henning, 12 septembre 2016

Les conditions de travail se sont considérablement dégradées en Allemagne. Le travail du soir, de nuit et du week-end ainsi que les heures supplémentaires payées et impayées sont en hausse.

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