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20 June 2017

Escalating threat of US-Russian confrontation in Syria

By Bill Van Auken, 20 June 2017

In the wake of Sunday’s US shoot-down of a Syrian jet, Moscow has announced it will treat any US aircraft flying over the western part of Syria as a hostile target.

US shoots down Syrian government aircraft

Washington’s war crimes in Syria

Senate Republican health plan could make deeper cuts to Medicaid than House version

By Kate Randall, 20 June 2017

The Senate plan to repeal Obamacare could cut an additional $64 billion from Medicaid by changing the way growth in per-patient spending is calculated.

Exit talks begin between UK and European Union

By Chris Marsden, 20 June 2017

Britain’s Brexit Secretary David Davis and Michel Bernier of the European Union launched negotiations Monday on the terms of Britain’s exit from the trade bloc.

Britain’s general election: A new stage in the class struggle

Fourth terror attack in UK since March targets Muslims

By Julie Hyland, 20 June 2017

In travelling from Cardiff to London to mount an attack on Muslims, Darren Osborne was taking state-sanctioned Islamophobia to its logical, murderous conclusion.

“We cannot brush this under the table, some heads have to roll”
London residents speak on Grenfell Tower fire

By our reporters, 20 June 2017

London residents and people living in housing nearby Grenfell Tower speak about the horrifying fire that has killed at least 79 residents, and the economic and political decisions that allowed it to happen.

Social inequality and the Grenfell Tower inferno

London protests demand “Justice for Grenfell!”

On-the-spot report
From the scene of the deadly London fire: “They’re putting money before lives”

Number of displaced people worldwide hits new high

By Genevieve Leigh, 20 June 2017

The number of people forcibly displaced by war, state violence and other oppression has nearly doubled over the last 20 years, reaching an historic high of nearly 66 million worldwide.

Dozens die in Portugal’s worst-ever forest fire

By Paul Mitchell, 20 June 2017

Portugal has the highest proportion of forest area in Europe, most of which is in private hands and poorly managed, abandoned or planted with acres of highly flammable Eucalyptus trees.

France’s new pro-Macron legislature: The ruling class in office

By Francis Dubois, 20 June 2017

Despite claims that President Emmanuel Macron is renovating French politics, his party is a haven for business owners and France’s old political establishment.

Record abstention overshadows Macron victory in French legislative election

German defence minister praises Rommel, Hitler’s "favourite general"

By Johannes Stern, 20 June 2017

Speaking at the Field Marshal Rommel Barracks on Armed Forces Day, Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen announced that the Army would keep the name of the barracks.

New York agency details crisis of subway signal system

By Alan Whyte and A. Woodson, 20 June 2017

In a city that is home for 82 billionaires, the subways are still using a signal system with technology that dates back to 1904, posing significant dangers.

New York mayor rejects discount transit fares plan for poor residents

South Korean president offers phony welfare pledges

By Ben McGrath, 20 June 2017

The new government’s promises are a smokescreen to obscure its pro-capitalist policies, counter mounting discontent and prevent the eruption of social unrest.

Australian miners strike against Glencore cost-cutting

By Terry Cook, 20 June 2017

Some 1,400 coal miners took industrial action against the transnational mining and resources conglomerate’s attempts to slash working conditions.

New Zealand: Public Service Association complicit in Auckland library job cuts

By Sam Price, 20 June 2017

The union has worked hand-in-hand with the Labour Party-controlled Auckland Council to eliminate around 194 jobs.

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Сочинения Троцкого 1917 года
Вперед

Лев Троцкий, 20 июня 2017 г.

Эта статья была написана Троцким в качестве редакционной статьи первого номера журнала «Вперед», ставшего органом «межрайонцев».

Эта неделя в русской революции
12-18 июня: Петроградский съезд фабрично-заводских комитетов поддерживает резолюции большевиков

20 июня 2017 г.

Прибывая в зал заседаний прямо от станка, избранные депутаты-рабочие подавляющим большинством одобряют резолюции большевиков. Рабочие заявляют, что они готовы править без «помощи» капиталистов и помещиков.

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Les États-Unis abattent un avion du gouvernement syrien

Par Peter Symonds, 20 juin 2017

Les États-Unis sont prêts à recourir aux moyens les plus imprudents pour défendre ses implantations en Syrie et jeter les bases d’une guerre plus large.

L’inégalité sociale et le brasier de Grenfell Tower

Par Chris Marsden, 20 juin 2017

Des milliers de personnes ont accueilli la promesse de Theresa May d’ouvrir une enquête publique par des dénonciations d’une tentative d’étouffement de l’affaire, une de plus, alors que Jeremy Corbyn du Parti travailliste lui accordent son plein soutien.

Les députés de Macron: LREM recycle l'élite sociale et politique

Par Francis Dubois, 20 juin 2017

Les députés de LREM viennent de classes sociales aux intérêts sociaux diamétralement opposés à ceux des travailleurs.

Quelles personnalités politiques ont favorisé l'ascension d'Emmanuel Macron?

Par Anthony Torres et Francis Dubois, 20 juin 2017

Macron et son parti, La République En Marche, émergent de l'appareil bourgeois du Parti socialiste, construit après Mai-juin 1968 par la « gauche » petite-bourgeoise.

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Soziale Ungleichheit und die Brandkatastrophe im Grenfell Tower

Von Chris Marsden, 20. Juni 2017

Die Brandkatastrophe im Londoner Grenfell Tower bringt die ganze Verkommenheit der heutigen kapitalistischen Gesellschaft zum Vorschein – nicht nur in Großbritannien, sondern auf der ganzen Welt.

Hohe Stimmenthaltung überschattet Macrons Sieg in den französischen Parlamentswahlen

Von Alex Lantier, 20. Juni 2017

Die Sozialistische Partei, die seit ihrer Gründung im Jahr 1971 die sogenannte „linke“ Bewegung dominierte, erlebt einen historischen Zusammenbruch.

Die Grünen drängen an die Macht – egal mit wem

Von Dietmar Henning, 20. Juni 2017

Am Wochenende hielten die Grünen ihren Parteitag in Berlin ab. Die Partei liegt in den Umfragen derzeit hinter FDP, Linkspartei und AfD an sechster Stelle.

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