World Socialist Web Site

3 December 2012

In “fiscal cliff” talks, Democrats offer cuts now, cuts later

By Patrick Martin, 3 December 2012

Leading Democrats have agreed to discuss cuts in Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, the biggest federal social programs, as part of ongoing budget talks with congressional Republicans.

The death of Adnan Farhan Abdul Latif

By Tom Carter, 3 December 2012

The failure to enforce the most basic rights of Latif, who died in September at Guantanamo, underscores the collapse of democratic legal institutions and the expanding machinery of a police state.

German Left Party moves further to the right

By Christoff Dreier, 3 December 2012

The Left Party is offering to support the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Greens in the formation of a government.

Fifth German secret service resignation in NSU far-right terror scandal

By Bernd Reinhardt, 3 December 2012

The November 14 resignation of Claudia Schmid was the fifth resignation by a secret service chief over the cover-up of state links to the extreme right in Germany.

Demands for restructuring of public sector follow approval of Portuguese budget

By Paul Mitchell, 3 December 2012

Portugal's National Assembly last week approved the country’s harshest-ever budget.

Doha conference highlights national divisions over climate change

By Bryan Dyne, 3 December 2012

The Doha 2012 climate conference has so far been characterized by national divisions and no serious proposals to address climate change.

Social catastrophe faces UK working poor

By Julie Hyland, 3 December 2012

A new study examines the disastrous impact of current government policy, especially regarding welfare reform.

Thousands protest as new Mexican president takes office

By Rafael Azul, 3 December 2012

Across Mexico, workers and youth greeted the transfer of power to President Enrique Peña Nieto of the PRI with protests.

US birth rate falls to lowest since 1920

By Kate Randall, 3 December 2012

Among wide layers of the US population, increasing numbers are putting off parenthood due to poverty, job loss and other economic stresses.

Burmese military cracks down on copper mine protest

By John Roberts, 3 December 2012

Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has played a key role in supporting the government by defusing anger over the project.

South Korean “independent” pulls out of presidential election

By Ben McGrath, 3 December 2012

Ahn Cheol-soo, a wealthy businessman, has thrown his support behind the Democrat in what is now largely a two-person race.

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Faţa brutală a capitalismului global

De Peter Symonds, 3 decembrie 2012

Cel mai grav incendiu din istoria Bangladeshului a izbucnit sâmbătă noaptea într-o fabrică din zona industrială Ashulia şi a expus partea urâtă a capitalismului global.

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France: Le parti gaulliste Union pour un mouvement populaire au bord de la scission

Par Antoine Lerougetel, 3 décembre 2012

Le parti gaulliste Union pour un mouvement populaire s'achemine depuis la semaine passée vers une scission, après que François Fillon a annoncé la création d’un groupe parlementaire à part à l’Assemblée nationale.

Après les élections : Obama renforce les tendances guerrières au Moyen-Orient

Par Bill Van Auken, 3 décembre 2012

Le gouvernement d'Obama renforce son intervention dans le cadre d'une stratégie plus large de conquêtes néo-coloniales.

Les dirigeants chinois: profils d’oligarques

Par John Chan, 3 décembre 2012

Les sept membres du Politburo représentent la nouvelle élite possédante créée par le programme de restauration du capitalisme poursuivi par le régime chinois durant les trois dernières décennies

Premier Congrès national du PES (Australie)
Résolution 1 : La crise capitaliste mondiale et les tâches du PES

Par le Parti de l'égalité socialiste (Australie), 3 décembre 2012

Voici la première de sept résolutions adoptées à l’unanimité lors du premier congrès national du Parti de l’égalité socialiste (Australie) qui s’est tenu du 6 au 9 avril 2012 à Sydney.