World

Honduran teachers’ protests trigger repression, fight-back

March 29, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

A strike by teachers in Honduras, which has led to a confrontation with the right-wing government, could have riipple effects.

Protests assail rigged trial of Chile indigenous leaders

March 28, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The conviction of four leaders of the Mapuche indigenous group in Chile is drawing international and national condemnation of Chile's right wing government and President Sebastian Piñera.

British workers stage massive protest against cuts

March 28, 2011 By John Millington

On the streets of London on Saturday three-quarters of a million people staged the biggest protest yet in the fightback against the Tory-led coalition's brutal cuts program.

Portugal government falls after losing austerity vote

March 25, 2011 By Emile Schepers

Portuguese president José Socrates, of the Socialist Party, turned in his resignation on Wednesday after losing a crucial vote on government austerity.

Communist Party of Egypt resumes open political activities

March 24, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The Communist Party of Egypt has once again become an important voice in the secular opposition.