7 January 2009
European diplomacy in Gaza crisis prepares trap for Palestinians
By Peter Schwarz, 7 January 2009
Unlike the United States, which has given its unconditional backing to Israel and opposed all cease-fire proposals following Israel's onslaught on the Gaza Strip, Europe has undertaken a series of diplomatic initiatives.
Worldwide protest against Israeli violence in Gaza
By David Walsh, 7 January 2009
Widespread revulsion against the murderous Israeli assault on the Gazan population has sparked protest on every continent. Hundreds of demonstrations have taken place in cities large and small.
US Congress opens under Democratic control
By Patrick Martin, 7 January 2009
The 111th Congress opened Tuesday with the Democratic Party in firm control of both houses.
Alcoa lays off 15,000, US economy moves toward depression
By Tom Eley, 7 January 2009
As layoffs mount, including 15,000 by aluminum maker Alcoa, new economic data indicate the US will not quickly rebound from the crash of 2008.
General Motors cashes in on Australian car industry fund
By Terry Cook, 7 January 2009
The Labor government will give General Motors Holden $149 million from its $1.3 billion “Green Car Innovation Fund”. Despite the government’s grandiose claims, its auto industry assistance package will not create jobs nor guarantee long-term employment for car workers.
Germany: Open questions in the stabbing of police chief in Bavaria
By Markus Salzmann, 7 January 2009
While it is well established that the German police and intelligence services have a significant number of agents in right-wing extremist groups, the perpetrator and his accomplices in the stabbing of the police chief in Passau, Bavaria remain at large.
France: Sarkozy moves to control public television
By Olivier Laurent, 7 January 2009
President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plans to strengthen his control over French public television are being put into action.
Latvia bailed out by IMF and European Union
By Niall Green, 7 January 2009
On December 23 the International Monetary Fund approved a €1.68 billion (US$2.35 billion) rescue loan for the ex-Soviet republic of Latvia, as part of a €7.5 billion (US$10.5 billion) bailout.
New in German
Truppenverstärkung der USA in Afghanistan droht Krieg auszuweiten
Von Tom Eley, 7. Januar 2009
Die USA planen neue Nachschublinien nach Afghanistan einzurichten. Sie bereiten damit die Verdopplung ihrer Besatzungstruppen unter Obama vor. Das ist eine bedrohliche Entwicklung und beinhaltet die Gefahr eines größeren Krieges.
Europäische Diplomatie bereitet Falle für Palästinenser vor
Von Peter Schwarz, 7. Januar 2009
Die europäische Pendeldiplomatie zwischen Ägypten, der Westbank und Israel bereitet eine "Lösung" für die Zeit nach dem Krieg vor, die sicher stellt, das Gaza ein riesiges Gefängnis für die palästinensische Bevölkerung bleibt.
New in French
Hors de Gaza !
Par Barry Grey et David North, 7 janvier 2009
L’attaque aérienne et terrestre simultanée sur une enclave densément peuplée et pratiquement sans défense est un crime de guerre.
Perspective
Israeli atrocities in Gaza: a political impasse and moral collapse
7 January 2009
The premeditated slaughter yesterday of innocent men, women and children sheltering in the UN-run al-Fakhora school in Gaza is a monstrous war crime for which the Israeli government and military top brass are directly responsible.
Arts Review
Kurt WeilNew York concerts examine “lost music” of twentieth century
By Fred Mazelis, 7 January 2009
Classical works by composers who died at the hands of the Nazis or who were forced into exile have been receiving increased attention. Conductor James Conlon has taken the lead in this project to rescue unjustly neglected or unknown work.
Socialist Equality Party
Sri Lanka: SEP and ISSE public meeting to launch provincial election campaign
7 January 2009
The Socialist Equality Party (SEP), the Sri Lankan section of the International Committee of the Fourth International (ICFI), is contesting two provincial council elections scheduled to be held on February 14.
Workers Struggles
Eyewitness report of metal factory occupation in Turkey
7 January 2009
We are posting a news report sent to the World Socialist Web Site by a reader from Istanbul.
Polemics
Adam Haig responds to Alex Steiner’s burst of outrage
6 January 2009
Adam Haig’s essay “Steiner, Brenner and Neo-Marxism: The Marcusean Component” provoked an angry response from Steiner and Brenner. We post here Haig’s reply.
History
The tragedy of the 1925-1927 Chinese Revolution
Part Three
By John Chan, 7 January 2009
The rise and fall of the 1925-1927 Second Chinese Revolution was one of the most significant political events of the twentieth century. One cannot understand modern Chinese history without examining its lessons.
Videos and Images

London demonstrators protest Israeli assault on Gaza

Chrysler workers denounce pay cuts

The Writer and Revolution: A conversation with Trevor Griffiths

WSWS report on Chicago factory occupation

The rise and fall of Highland Park, Michigan

UK photographic exhibition: Images of War

Kandy O'Neill speaks to the WSWS
Thousands mourn Detroit firefighter

Wilmington, Ohio residents speak on DHL job cuts

WSWS interviews workers at Detroit poverty summit

SEP Candidate Jerry White speaks in Chicago

WSWS speaks with family members of Michigan fire victims

Detroit residents denounce social decay in fire deaths

Highland Park, Michigan residents speak on deadly fire

Northern Territory intervention: Comments from an Aboriginal town

New York workers denounce Wall Street bailout

SEP presidential candidate speaks with workers in Detroit

WSWS interviews director of homeless shelter in Los Angeles

SEP presidential candidate denounces Wall Street bailout

SEP presidential candidate speaks on financial crisis

New York City taxi drivers speak to WSWS on gas prices
Northern Territory intervention: Photographs by John Hulme

Social crisis in Detroit: Food banks struggle to meet needs

Social crisis in Detroit: "We don't take that Sunday drive"

Arrests on American Axle picket line in Detroit
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- Truppenverstärkung der USA in Afghanistan droht Krieg auszuweiten (07.01.2009)
- Europäische Diplomatie bereitet Falle für Palästinenser vor (07.01.2009)
- Hände weg von Gaza (06.01.2009)
- Offene Fragen im Fall Mannichl (06.01.2009)
- Die historischen und internationalen Grundlagen der Socialist Equality Party (06.01.2009)
Teil 11 - Toyota beleuchtet globale Autokrise (03.01.2009)
- Die historischen und internationalen Grundlagen der Socialist Equality Party (03.01.2009)
Teil 10 - Die New York Times und Gaza: Rechtfertigung von Völkermord (02.01.2009)
- Die historischen und internationalen Grundlagen der Socialist Equality Party (02.01.2009)
Teil 9
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- Hors de Gaza ! (07.01.2009)
- Cuba célèbre le 50e anniversaire de la révolution à l’ombre de la crise économique mondiale (06.01.2009)
- France : Jean-Luc Mélenchon lance le Parti de Gauche (05.01.2009)
- Harold Pinter et Eartha Kitt, des artistes et des opposants à la guerre impérialiste (05.01.2009)
- Alors que s’alourdit le bilan des décès
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- Relato de testemunha de Atenas, Grécia (22.12.2008)
- Novos protestos em atenas e atos de solidariedade em toda a europa (19.12.2008)
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- Venezuela: eleições divididas evidenciam aumento da tensão social (16.12.2008)
- O Outubro Alemão: A revolução perdida de 1923 - Parte 3 (10.12.2008)
- O Outubro Alemão: A revolução perdida de 1923 - Parte 2 (09.12.2008)
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- O Outubro Alemão: A revolução perdida de 1923 - Parte 1 (08.12.2008)
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