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Powerful solidarity with refugees in Austria and Germany

Anti-racists from Austria and Germany joined forces at the border town of Passau

Toxic water protests in Basra turn into rage at corruption and sectarianism

Protests erupted in Iraqi city Basra last week. People stormed and burned government offices in anger at toxic water supplies, power cuts and corruption.

US rulers are in a deep state of hypocrisy

The only force stopping Donald Trump pressing the nuclear button is the benign figures at the heart of the US state. That’s according to them, anyway.

Racism is at the root of Swedish far right gains

Racists celebrated in Sweden after elections saw a vicious anti-immigrant party make a breakthrough with a record number of votes

Racist Farage goes on Australia tour

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage faced protests last weekend as he began a week-long tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Idlib attack deepens bloody Syria war

The Syrian regime was gearing up for its final assault on rebels this week—beginning one of its final acts in its long and bloody counter-revolution.

Anti-racists organise in Germany after attack

Christine Buchholz, MP for left party Die Linke, spoke to Socialist Worker about how to confront the far right

Prisoners join strikes and protest across the US

A wave of action in prisons and detention centres is hitting back at dire conditions, says Alistair Farrow

Aid cuts to Palestine herald more attacks and land grabs

The US has cut more than £150 million in aid to Palestinians to pressure the Palestinian government to give up more rights.

British bombs killing children in Yemen

Migrants blocked by the racist Salvini

The racist Italian government has been grandstanding with the lives of migrants.

Australia’s PM toppled as Tory government gets desperate

The Tories are tearing themselves apart in the face of a looming wipeout at the next general election. But they are likely to move even further right.

Refugees storm border fence in effort to reach Spain

At least 100 refugees stormed a border fence in Morocco on Wednesday. It is the latest successful attempt by refugees to force their way into the Spanish-controlled territory of Ceuta in North Africa.

US court cases bring corruption scandal closer to Donald Trump

Donald Trump surrounded himself with crooks and thieves during his 2016 presidential election campaign. Two court cases taking place in the US prove it. They give glimpses into the rottenness of the world Trump inhabits and his presidency.