By Renfrey Clarke
MOSCOW — On April 19, a week before the 10th anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, leaders of the G7 group of industrialised nations met in Moscow with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine for a two-day summit on nuclear
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By Jorge Jorquera
On May Day we recall past victories and foreshadow future battles. This day we join with our comrades around the world to demonstrate our conviction that one day society will belong to all. We should remember the class-struggle
Great minds
"Gareth used to say that, and he was dead right." — Foreign minister Alexander Downer, on his predecessor Gareth Evans' frequent claim that there was no point in "haranguing" the Indonesian government over human rights abuses in
By Chris Spindler
SYDNEY — In a historic day for teacher unions, some 15,000 TAFE teachers, Teachers Federation and Independent Education Union members held a spirited rally outside Parliament House on April 23, the day of their 24-hour strike.
By Norm Dixon
The ANC-dominated government of national unity in recent weeks has experienced a rash of resignations, appointments and sackings. South African left sources in touch with Green Left Weekly have interpreted the moves as a strengthening
By John Sacchero
MELBOURNE — Students at Rusden campus of Deakin University on April 24 occupied the pro vice-chancellor's office and the surrounding administration offices. The 250-strong student protest was undertaken in response to
Abyss
I am, as I write, looking at a photograph that was taken in December 1995. Seated in various positions upon each other, and a sofa, are seven of my loved ones. Three generations are represented: my loving friend, my youngest son (in
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With the Coalition government about to introduce changes to the Industrial Relations Act which will severely limit the rights of unions, the union movement and its leadership are facing one of the biggest challenges of their time. Over the last 13
On April 23, Indonesian scholar Dr George Aditjondro announced that he would be a sponsor of the August 25 national day of solidarity to demand withdrawal of Australia's formal recognition of Indonesia's annexation of East Timor. The day of action is
Can the ALP left make a difference?
By Mandy Pearson
With the ALP now in opposition, we are hearing the rhetoric about the need to "rebuild the party". But what does this mean in practice? The ALP was in opposition from 1976 to 1983. That was
A Day With President MandelaA Weekly Mail Television productionSBS, Friday, May 10, 8.30pm (8 in SA)Previewed by Norm Dixon The reactions of some on the left to criticism of Nelson Mandela and his government is not unlike the response when you fart
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