Editorial
Delay rather than resistance
Party political manoeuvring between the Greek social-democratic, conservative and fascist parties has delayed acceptance of the blackmail demands presented by the troika of European Union, International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.
Features
An imperial adventure set to continue
The growing intervention in Syrian internal affairs demonstrates the West's blatant attempt to rally reactionary Arab forces in support of its continued domination of the region, says George Galloway
All prawn and no brains...
Jacqui Smith's bizarre call to get schmoozing with the City
World
Kenyans prepare new abuse case
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Thousands of Kenyan victims of torture by British troops in the 1950s are preparing to sue the British government, a lawyer said today.
Cuba blockade hits 50th year
Wednesday 08 February 2012
The illegal US blockade of Cuba turned 50 on Tuesday but Washington shows no sign of easing hostilities despite its total failure to break the country's spirit or overthrow its socialist government.
Strike shuts down Israel
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Israeli trade union federation Histadrut began an open-ended general strike today that shut down banks, government offices, the stock exchange, railways and ports and affected services at hospitals and airports.
Britain rejects Argentina's Falklands complaint
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Britain denied that its deployment of a high-tech warship and head of state's son William Windsor to the Falklands was provocative today after Argentinian President Cristina Kirchner announced plans formally complain to the UN.
China orders big minimum wage rises
Wednesday 08 February 2012
China's cabinet agreed today to raise minimum wages by 13 per cent a year through to 2015 and launch measures to generate 45 million new jobs.
Beached whale loses battle
Wednesday 08 February 2012
An injured sperm whale drifted ashore in Belgium today but died before it could be rescued.
World In Brief
Wednesday 08 February 2012
News stories from around the world
Assad launches fresh assaults
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Syrian opposition activists reported a renewed government assault on the central city of Homs today as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Damascus in the hope of bringing the two sides to the negotiating table.
Egyptian parties push for earlier presidential elections
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Thirty-six Egyptian political parties and movements announced plans today to launch an open-ended sit-down protest outside the People's Assembly starting tomorrow.