29 October 2016
UN warns US-Saudi war threatens mass starvation in Yemen
By Bill Van Auken, 29 October 2016
After 18 months of bombardment, the catastrophe unfolding in the poorest nation in the Middle East constitutes a war crime of historic proportions.
US launches missile strikes against Yemen
US-backed Islamist rebels launch offensive in Syria
By Jordan Shilton, 29 October 2016
Continuing its grotesque double standards over human rights violations, the US media broadly welcomed an Islamist rebel offensive in Aleppo that included indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas.
Aleppo, Mosul and “war crimes”
The siege of Mosul and the crimes of US imperialism
20 October 2016
More on the war in Iraq and Syria »
In run-up to constitutional referendum
Italy: Another earthquake and an impending political crisis
By Marianne Arens, 29 October 2016
The latest earthquake has disrupted Matteo Renzi’s referendum campaign for December 4.
Violent police attack on anti-oil pipeline protest in North Dakota
By Zaida Green, 29 October 2016
Police officers in riot gear from five states were supported by National Guard troops and armored vehicles, arresting 141 protesters.
Private security forces attack Native American protesters with dogs, pepper spray
US mergers set new record in October
By Barry Grey, 29 October 2016
The extraordinary level of mergers and the scale of the combinations are expressions of economic stagnation and the growth of financial parasitism.
AT&T-Time Warner merger to expand corporate, state control of media
The gig economy: More than 160 million in US and EU rely on “independent work”
By Genevieve Leigh, 29 October 2016
Up to 162 million individuals in the US and the EU work as contractors.
Strikes end at Libbey Glass in Ohio and Jim Beam in Kentucky
By Shannon Jones, 29 October 2016
The strikes by glassmakers and distillery workers are part of a nationwide uptick in strike activity that reflects a growing spirit of resistance.
Report documents Canadian government’s abuse of immigrant and refugee children
By Janet Browning and Roger Jordan, 29 October 2016
Under the ostensibly “refugee friendly” Trudeau government, the Canada Border Services Agency is continuing to incarcerate children in prison-like conditions in violation of international law.
Refugee deaths surge in the Mediterranean
French police launch demolition of “Jungle” refugee camp in Calais
Ruling Venezuelan party cuts off recall petition drive, provoking protests
By Alexander Fangmann, 29 October 2016
The Maduro government has sidelined the opposition-controlled National Assembly, raising the danger of dictatorship as the country’s economy continues to collapse.
Australia: Murdoch columnist blames young people for inability to purchase homes
By Oscar Grenfell, 29 October 2016
The article, though written in a satirical tone, is part of a campaign against the supposed lifestyle indulgences of the younger generation.
Samoan car component plant to shut, eliminating 740 jobs
By John Braddock, 29 October 2016
Yazaki, with the assistance of the government and unions, has made millions from its 25-year exploitation of Samoan workers.
Mexican and US autoworkers face Ford plant shutdowns
New in Russian
Выборы 2016 года и тупик политики «меньшего зла»
Патрик Мартин, 29 октября 2016 г.
Дональдм Трамп — миллиардер и демагог, стремящийся создать фундамент для фашистского движения в Соединенных Штатах; Хиллари Клинтон — представитель Уолл-Стрит и военно-разведывательного аппарата.
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¿Qué hay detrás de la campaña antirrusa en Estados Unidos?
Por Andre Damon, 29 octubre 2016
Las acusaciones contra el gobierno ruso de manipular las elecciones presidenciales en Estados Unidos se han vuelto un tema central en la campaña electoral.
Video de ejecuciones devela la violencia de escuadrones de la muerte en Perú
Por Cesar Uco, 29 octubre 2016
Policías uniformados peruanos asesinaron a sangre fría a dos civiles heridos en la ciudad norteña de Piura, profundizando la actual crisis en las fuerzas de seguridad del país.
Presidente colombiano recibe el Premio Nobel de la Paz por el rechazado acuerdo con las FARC
Por Andrea Lobo, 29 octubre 2016
El intento de aprovecharse del premio para promocionar la unidad nacional fracasó ante las divisiones reveladas por el inesperado rechazo del acuerdo en un referendo en el que solamente el 37 por ciento participó y el margen para la victoria del “no” fue de tan sólo 60,000 votos de los 13 millones de votantes.
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Alep, Mossoul et crimes de guerre
Par Bill Van Auken, 29 octobre 2016
Ceux qui dénoncent la Russie pour «crimes de guerre» à Alep ont perpétré durant les dernières décennies des atrocités qui dépassent de loin les événements qui se déroulent maintenant dans la ville syrienne assiégée.
Obamacare: Le voile tombe
Par Andre Damon, 29 octobre 2016
Lundi, le département de la Santé et des services sociaux des États-Unis a annoncé que les primes des régimes d’assurance maladie vendus sous l'Affordable Care Act (ACA) augmenteront en moyenne de 25 pour cent en 2017, augmentant de milliers de dollars les coûts d’assurance maladie pour des millions de travailleurs.
Bombardier annonce 7500 nouvelles mises à pied
Par Laurent Lafrance, 29 octobre 2016
Ces nouvelles coupes s’ajoutent à l'élimination de 2750 emplois en février et mai 2015, et 7000 en février 2016.
New in Turkish
ABD’nin “Asya’ya dönüş”ü kargaşa içinde
Peter Symonds, 28 Ekim 2016
ABD’deki, başkanlık seçimlerinin bayağı ve itibarsızlaşmış görüntüsü ve bir sonraki yönetimin dış politikası konusunda bir açıklığın olmamasıyla örneklenen derin siyasi kriz işaretleri, Asya Pasifik’teki egemen seçkinler arasındaki kaygıları yalnızca arttırmıştır.
Musul saldırısında sivil ölü sayısı artıyor
Bill Van Auken, 28 Ekim 2016
Şimdiden, IŞİD tarafından öldürülme riski altında Musul’dan kaçan Sünni sivillerin, kaçar kaçmaz Irak güvenlik güçleri tarafından hapsedildikleri ve kendilerine gaddarca davranıldığı yönünde haberler söz konusu.
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USA und Russland: Wachsende Spannungen über Osteuropa und Syrien
Von Bill Van Auken, 28. Oktober 2016
Beim Treffen der Nato in Brüssel haben die Mitglieder versprochen, Truppen und schwere Waffen an Russlands Grenze zu stationieren. Das ist der größte militärische Aufmarsch seit dem Höhepunkt des Kalten Kriegs.
Italien vor Matteo Renzis Referendum
Ein Erdbeben und ein drohendes politisches Beben
Von Marianne Arens, 28. Oktober 2016
Wegen dem jüngsten Erdbeben hat Matteo Renzi seine Kampagne fürs Referendum vom 4. Dezember unterbrochen. Doch eine Niederlage im Referendum könnte ein größeres politisches Beben in der ganzen EU hervorrufen.
Konflikte über Ceta vertiefen Krise der EU
Von Jordan Shilton, 28. Oktober 2016
Unabhängig davon, ob das Abkommen schließlich doch noch geschlossen wird, haben die Konflikte um Ceta wieder einmal die weit fortgeschrittene Auflösung der EU gezeigt.
Clinton bereitet parteiübergreifende Regierung für Sparmaßnahmen und Krieg vor
Von Barry Grey, 28. Oktober 2016
Clinton versucht, eine Art große Koalition zwischen der Demokratischen Partei und der Republikanischen Parteiführung aufzubauen.
Streik bei Eurowings legt innerdeutsche Flüge lahm
Von Dietmar Henning, 28. Oktober 2016
Die aktuelle Auseinandersetzung ist eine Reaktion auf die Lufthansa-Strategie, die Entgelte und Arbeitsbedingungen aller 120.000 Lufthansa-Beschäftigten auf das Niveau der Billigtochter Eurowings zu drücken.
Scottish National Party strebt zweites Referendum über Unabhängigkeit an
Von Steve James, 28. Oktober 2016
Für die Scottish National Party dient die Drohung mit einem neuen Referendum dazu, Zugeständnisse aus London zu erhalten.
Schweden hält am Haftbefehl gegen Assange fest
Von Paul Mitchell, 28. Oktober 2016
Die Entscheidung, den Haftbefehl gegen Assange aufrecht zu erhalten und ihn darüber einzuschüchtern, fand vor dem Hintergrund der jüngsten WikiLeaks-Enthüllungen zu den US-Wahlen statt.
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- Alep, Mossoul et crimes de guerre (29.10.2016)
- Bombardier annonce 7500 nouvelles mises à pied (29.10.2016)
- Obamacare: Le voile tombe (29.10.2016)
- Les tensions montent entre les États-Unis et la Russie sur l’Europe de l’Est et la Syrie (28.10.2016)
- La crise de l’UE s’accentue avec l’échec de l’accord commercial avec le Canada (28.10.2016)
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- Le Canada forme un partenariat avec la France pour mener la guerre en Afrique (27.10.2016)
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- Video de ejecuciones devela la violencia de escuadrones de la muerte en Perú (29.10.2016)
- Presidente colombiano recibe el Premio Nobel de la Paz por el rechazado acuerdo con las FARC (29.10.2016)
- ¿Qué hay detrás de la campaña antirrusa en Estados Unidos? (29.10.2016)
- Miles de profesores se van a la huelga en Brasil debido a los ataques que el gobierno prepara contra la educación (26.10.2016)
- Profesores brasileños hablan sobre los recortes a la educación y los ataques sociales (26.10.2016)
- La Organización Socialista Internacional y el Grupo de Reflexión New America denuncian la oposición a la guerra en Siria (26.10.2016)
- Washington intenta silenciar a WikiLeaks (26.10.2016)
- El asedio de Mosul y los crímenes del imperialismo estadounidense (26.10.2016)
- ¿Están amañadas las elecciones presidenciales en Estados Unidos? (21.10.2016)
- La devastación del huracán en Haití: Una tragedia enraizada en la opresión capitalista (17.10.2016)
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Perspective
The FBI intervenes in the 2016 election
29 October 2016
The FBI’s announcement of new “investigative steps” related to Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server, made only 11 days before the election, is both extraordinary and unprecedented.
Mehring Books
A lecture delivered at the Goethe University in Frankfurt
Philosophy and Politics in an Age of War and Revolution
By David North, 25 October 2016
This lecture by World Socialist Web Site International Editorial Board Chairman David North was delivered in German on October 22 at the Goethe University in Frankfurt. North spoke at the invitation of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality.
Hundreds attend lecture by David North in Frankfurt, Germany
By our correspondents, 25 October 2016
November 5 Antiwar Conference
Socialism vs. Capitalism and War
The SEP and IYSSE schedule November 5 antiwar conference in Detroit
The November 5 conference, “Socialism vs. Capitalism and War,” and the building of a new movement against imperialist war
SEP 2016 US Election Campaign
SEP candidates hold successful meetings in run-up to November 5 anti-war conference
By our correspondents, 29 October 2016
Jerry White spoke before more than 100 students at San Diego State University, while Niles Niemuth addressed a meeting of nearly 40 at the State University of New York at Geneseo.
Sri Lankan students and workers discuss US SEP’s election intervention
By our correspondents, 29 October 2016
SEP and IYSSE supporters are widely promoting the forthcoming Colombo public meeting to be addressed by US SEP presidential candidate Jerry White via the Internet.
US SEP presidential candidate Jerry White to address Sri Lankan public meeting via Internet
Socialist Equality Party presidential candidate denounces US escalation of Iraq War
By Jerry White, 19 October 2016
War and the 2016 US elections: SEP candidates launch final election tour
20 October 2016
Socialist Equality Party (US) 2016 Congress Resolutions
Perspectives and Tasks of the Socialist Equality Party
Arts Review
American Pastoral: A film version of Philip Roth’s novel
By David Walsh, 29 October 2016
The film and novel follow the life and eventual terrible misfortune of Seymour “Swede” Levov, the son of a glove manufacturer in Newark, in the 1960s and 1970s.
Certain Women: A certain anger at America’s coldness, loneliness …
… And Christopher Guest’s Mascots
By Joanne Laurier, 28 October 2016
Michael Moore in TrumpLand grovels in praise of Hillary Clinton
Nick Hedges’s photographs reveal what Britain’s slums were like in the 1960s and 1970s
Workers Struggles
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
29 October 2016
The World Socialist Web Site invites workers and other readers to contribute to this regular feature.
“They are picking on the most vulnerable sections of society”
Blue Cross retirees stage picket over health care cuts
By Shannon Jones, 28 October 2016
SAG-AFTRA picketers discuss strike, US elections
Musicians speak out at concert to support Pittsburgh Symphony strike
Mobilize the working class to defend public education
Vote “no” on the CPS-CTU concessions contract!
New in Arabic
WSWS publishes Arabic translation of call to conference against war
Posted here is a translation into Arabic of “The November 5 conference, ‘Socialism vs. Capitalism and War,’ and the building of a new movement against imperialist war,” the October 12 Perspective on the WSWS.
Commentary
Obamacare: The reality hits home
By Andre Damon, 27 October 2016
Two weeks before the US election
Government announces huge Obamacare premium rises for 2017
Leaked documents detail how Wall Street bought the Clintons
By Patrick Martin, 28 October 2016
Clinton: “I love having the support of real billionaires”
Clinton preparing a bipartisan government of austerity and war
More on the 2016 US elections »
US-Russian war tensions mount over Eastern Europe and Syria
By Bill Van Auken, 27 October 2016
What is behind the anti-Russia campaign in the US?
Thomas Piketty in Sydney: Data on social inequality, but no solution
By Nick Beams, 26 October 2016
Social inequality and the fight against capitalism
Following meeting, leading Black Lives Matter activist endorses Clinton
By Gabriel Black, 25 October 2016
History
Berlin exhibition—“Mass Shootings: The Holocaust from the Baltic to the Black Sea 1941-1944”
By Verena Nees, 28 October 2016
Book Review
Robert D. Kaplan’s In Europe’s Shadow
Making the case for war in Eastern Europe
By Clara Weiss, 26 October 2016
The latest book by Robert D. Kaplan advocates transforming Romania into a military staging ground for US imperialism and preparing for all-out war against Russia.
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