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Bahraini activists jailed after protests

Some 21 Bahraini activists were given lengthy sentences last week, accused of plots to topple the regime.

Riots in China – the Arab Spring has encouraged workers to fight

The recent uprisings of migrant workers in China are not isolated incidents.

Greek strikes can smash austerity

The global elite is panicking that the crisis in Greece could destabilise the whole European economy.

Some of the demonstrations that took place across Spain last Sunday:

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Women in Saudi Arabia find a vehicle for freedom

A campaign in Saudi Arabia to break the ban on women drivers began on Friday of last week.

21 June 2011

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Class politics can unite the Middle East

It is six months since the wave of revolts started sweeping through the Middle East and north Africa. And the wave is far from over.

21 June 2011

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‘Humanitarian’ Nato bombs kill civilians and rebels

Bombing civilians in the name of saving civilians—that is the reality of Western intervention in Libya.

21 June 2011

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Million march against austerity across Spain

Around one million people took part in 50 demonstrations all over Spain against austerity, the bankers and the political system last Sunday.

21 June 2011

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Mass strikes and occupations have Greece’s government on the run

A huge general strike in Greece has rocked the country’s government. Workers are furious at the government’s attempts today to force massive austerity measures through parliament.

15 June 2011

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Turkey election: voters want less military influence

Why have Turks voted the same party into government three times running?

14 June 2011

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Peru’s new president won’t fight for workers unless pushed

The election of Ollanta Humala as president of Peru expresses a widespread rejection of neoliberalism.

14 June 2011

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Botswana mass strike suspended – but some workers stay out

Unions have suspended the public sector strike in Botswana in southern Africa after eight weeks.

14 June 2011