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More strikes expected as Greece passes pension reform

24-03-2008 11:29 | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Greek unions promise to continue protests against the government's pension reforms, passed on Thursday.

Obama's Multiracial Coalition and the Politics of Racial Reconciliation

23-03-2008 18:47 | Anti-racism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Obama's unconditional affirmations that America is “inherently good”, that white racism is not endemic, that “radical Islam” is the enemy, that apartheid Israel is a “stalwart ally”, and that his pastor and spiritual mentor, a man who accurately reflects the views of most of Black America is an angry, divisive old uncle stuck in the fifties and sixties --- all these may restore his credentials among whites as the candidate of “racial reconciliation”. But what is being reconciled here? Aside from the color of the president's face, what is being changed?

Chinese embassies under international attack

23-03-2008 16:00 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

A Chinese government spokesperson claimed that 17 embassies and consulates in the 10 countries had been attacked, including the use of an incendiary device in San Francisco, as shown below.

Greece: Report on the 19th's General Strike and demonstration

23-03-2008 09:43 | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

Demonstrations were organized after a call by workers unions and syndicates in Greece's larger cities, against the new law on the pension system. Below are gathered some of the reported direct action.

Media release on 'Irresponsible Tourism Convention' Kerala

23-03-2008 04:33 | Culture | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

Civil society organizations and representatives of
people's movements from various parts of Kerala, India organized a
protest march against Kerala's irresponsible tourism practices and
held a parallel people's Convention at Achuthamenon Hall, Eranakulam
on 'Irresponsible Tourism' under the banner of Kerala Tourism Watch.
They made their strong protest against the irresponsible practices of
Kerala Tourism. The groups made their reservations against the non
participatory nature of the present Responsible Tourism initiative of
Kerala Tourism. This convention was a response to the International
Conference on Responsible Tourism held on 21st - 24th at Le Meridien
in Kochi organized by Kerala Tourism and International Centre for
Responsible Tourism- India.

Victories are within sight for communities that host U.S. foreign military bases

22-03-2008 13:40 | Anti-militarism | Iraq | Social Struggles | World

Victories are within sight for people in a growing number of nations where communities that host U.S. foreign military bases have long fought to get rid of them.

Reflections on the Groene Voltage, Rotterdam

22-03-2008 09:28 | Analysis | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | World

In this short article, one member of the nonhierarchical collective which ran the centre would like to address some issues raised by the project. As such it can only be read as one person's viewpoint. It is likely that other people from the collective would see things differently. In some ways we achieved a lot, in others we got caught in the traps common to all such DiY projects. I will describe what we did, discuss the collective, mention what we achieved and assess what we did not. Hopefully others can be inspired by our successes and learn from our failures.

Tibet Hunger Striker Speaks Out

22-03-2008 00:59 | Repression | Social Struggles | London | World

Over the past week several Tibet supporters, many of whom were students have held a vigil and series of 24 hour hunger strikes opposite the Chinese Embassy in London. One of the hunger strikers, Terry Bettger, has spoken of the purpose of the action and the importance of a sustained protest against the Chinese crackdown on those protesting inside Tibet.

Tara in Ireland calls for urgent solidarity

21-03-2008 15:44 | Ecology | History | Social Struggles | World

One World
Whatever you dream you can do begin it.
Boldness has genius, power & magic in it.
Begin it now.

"Democratic Imperialism": Tibet, China, and the National Endowment for Democracy

21-03-2008 11:57 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Social Struggles | World

While in recent years far more information has been made available concerning the CIA’s violent linkages with Tibetan forces, to date only one article has examined the connection between Tibet’s current independence campaigners and an organization that maintains close ties with the CIA, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED).

Aldermaston bike ride on March 22-24, 2008

Bikes not bombs are planning a bike ride from London to Aldermaston Atomic Weapons Establishment

The bike ride is expected to take 3 days (22nd March - 24th March 2008)

'Blok R' Mass Action in Copenhagen, April 3rd

20-03-2008 19:11 | Free Spaces | Social Struggles | World

Blok R is intended to increase the pressure on Copenhagen City Council to come up with a new Youth House (one year after the brutal eviction of Ungdomshuset). Various houses have been proposed by the Council but negotiations have become drawn out. Blok R happens on 3rd April, afterwhich all participating groups have agreed to quit negotiations and take the battle to the streets for as long as it takes.

Houseless on a Hillside

20-03-2008 15:45 | Palestine | Repression | Social Struggles | World

House demolitions, near Yatta village south of Hebron in the West bank on the 19th march 2008.

The Christian Peacemaker Teams, a human rights action group based in the area telephoned the office of IMEMC (the International Middle East media Centre) in Beit Sahour near Bethlehem.

“Three houses belonging to Palestinian villagers are being destroyed by the Israeli army with bull dozers”

Forum in support of Political Prisoners took place in Oaxaca

From the 14 to the 16 of March a Forum to give a voice to political prisoners and spread awareness throughout the country took place in the city of Oaxaca.
During this forum we listened to the denunciations and testimonies of cases such as Atenco, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco where the injustice and the violence of the State manifest, whilst unjustly holding dozens of compañer@s prisoner.

Break the Silence (about the arrests in Bologne, Italy)

19-03-2008 14:29 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Saturday 13th October 2007 at around 4am: a girl is sleeping in piazza Verdi in Bologna (northern Italy). Police on patrol decide that the girl's behaviour is 'abnormal' and must be corrected by compulsory sanitary treatment (TSO), which means internment in a psychiatric hospital and forced administration of psychotropic drugs. The cops call the ambulance while keeping the girl under their custody against her will.

Talking About Cannabis ... Time to bring 'em down

19-03-2008 10:24 | Health | Social Struggles | World

Talking about cannabis want to:

Introduce drug testing in schools
Reclassify cannabis as class B
End harm minimisation drugs education

Greece: General strike against the reform of the social insurance system

19-03-2008 02:30 | Social Struggles | Workers' Movements | World

A huge mobilization is being organized for today in Greece, as most of the workers' and employees' unions have declared a general strike against the upcoming reform of the social insurance system. Electricity cuts, garbage all around the streets and occupied universities form an image of total outrage for the draft law, which is about to be voted on Thursday.

Tibet Vigil in London - Solidarity with the Tibetan protesters - 17th March

17-03-2008 00:46 | Repression | Social Struggles | London | World

The Chinese government have given an ominous deadline of midnight on Monday in Lhasa (4.00pm GMT) for the protesters to 'surrender'. In London, opposite the Chinese Embassy, Tibetans and supporters will be holding a vigil from 3.30pm in solidarity with the Tibetan protesters in Lhasa, Labrang, Gansu and elsewhere who have bravely stood up to the Chinese occupying forces.

Rudd “Sorry” and will dump nuclear waste to prove it

16-03-2008 21:24 | Analysis | Social Struggles | World

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd had much of the Australian population in tears with the long heralded “Sorry Day” commemoration. Of course, successive Australian governments have so much to apologise for, suggestions are now coming forth to make “Sorry Day” an annual event.

Female Protester in Tunnel to Block Motorway near Hill of Tara

A Female Protester has sealed herself into a tunnel under a hill upon which the Rath Lugh National Monument is positioned to stop construction of the M3 Motorway near the Hill of Tara. 100 protesters have now joined the protest at Rath Lugh.

World Social Struggles Newswire Archive

More strikes expected as Greece passes pension reform

Obama's Multiracial Coalition and the Politics of Racial Reconciliation

Chinese embassies under international attack

Greece: Report on the 19th's General Strike and demonstration

Media release on 'Irresponsible Tourism Convention' Kerala

Victories are within sight for communities that host U.S. foreign military bases

Reflections on the Groene Voltage, Rotterdam

Tibet Hunger Striker Speaks Out

Tara in Ireland calls for urgent solidarity

"Democratic Imperialism": Tibet, China, and the National Endowment for Democracy

Aldermaston bike ride on March 22-24, 2008

'Blok R' Mass Action in Copenhagen, April 3rd

Houseless on a Hillside

Forum in support of Political Prisoners took place in Oaxaca

Break the Silence (about the arrests in Bologne, Italy)

Talking About Cannabis ... Time to bring 'em down

Greece: General strike against the reform of the social insurance system

Tibet Vigil in London - Solidarity with the Tibetan protesters - 17th March

Rudd “Sorry” and will dump nuclear waste to prove it

Female Protester in Tunnel to Block Motorway near Hill of Tara

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