Middle East Report "Hizbollah is more than a militia, the movement is also a political party that is a powerful actor in Lebanese politics and a provider of important social services."
The streets of Beirut are becoming more and more radical, day after day. It’s still quite early days, but you can see a new movement coming together.
Israel claims that it is fighting the war partly to secure the release of two of its soldiers captured and held by Hizbollah.
Members of the radical party Rifondazione Comunista in Italy’s chambers of deputies voted in favour of the bill regarding Italy’s participation in international peace missions.
The anger against Tony Blair is increasing in response to his support for Israel’s assault on Lebanon. Even Blair’s former foreign secretary, the leader of the Commons Jack Straw, has broken ranks and criticised Israel’s attack on Lebanon as "disproportionate".
Leading figures in the anti-war movement are calling on people to demonstrate in Manchester on Saturday 23 September at the Labour Party conference to drive Tony Blair from office.
Health unions met at the TUC on Wednesday of last week to agree a plan of action to fight job losses and privatisation in the NHS, culiminating in a national demonstration in early 2007.
Six West Midlands police officers have been cleared of all charges relating to the death of Mikey Powell in police custody.
The route of the march on Saturday in London against Israel's onslught on Lebanon
All members of the Socialist Worker Platform offer their heartfelt congratulations to Tommy, Gail and Gabrielle Sheridan, their families and supporters on the success of Tommy's court case against the News of the World.
