(2023-03-02). Blinken Hopes to Derail India's Relationship with Russia Following Scholz's Failure. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-02). Saturday 3/4: India: The Modi Question (BBC documentary). indybay.org Roosevelt Community Center | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San José CA 95116 | Parking accessible from North 21st Street…
(2023-03-02). Delta group files opposition to TUCP waiving environmental laws protecting the Bay-Delta Estuary. indybay.org "The TUCP is not in the public interest because it stampedes the State Water Board for water that is meant rightly to serve public trust resources of aquatic estuarine food webs and species in the Delta that further support migratory salmon and steelhead runs that benefits Northern California Indian Tribes (whose cultures are salmon-dependent), commercial and sport fishing interests, and the community of subsistence anglers residing in communities adjacent to Delta rivers and sloughs where they supplement their diets with costless forms of fish protein," the letter states.
(2023-03-02). Indian PM calls for G20 unity to resolve geopolitical tensions. ecns.cn Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed for unity to resolve prevailing geopolitical tensions at G20 foreign ministers' meeting being held in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
(2023-03-02). NATO's Growing Military Presence in Latin America and the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein — Feb 27, 2023 | At present, it has become customary to speak of NATO's expansion "towards Eastern Europe", which, while effective, is a reductionist concept. The truth is that since the end of the bipolar world, the United States, believing itself to be the master of the world, has used NATO to expand throughout the planet. Proof of this is the signing of the AUKUS Treaty (Australia, United Kingdom and United States), the creation of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) formed by Australia, India, Japan and the United States and the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance (Unit…
(2023-03-02). Blinken Hopes to Derail India's Relationship with Russia Following Scholz's Failure. globalresearch.ca
(2023-03-02). Saturday 3/4: India: The Modi Question (BBC documentary). indybay.org Roosevelt Community Center | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San José CA 95116 | Parking accessible from North 21st Street…
(2023-03-02). Delta group files opposition to TUCP waiving environmental laws protecting the Bay-Delta Estuary. indybay.org "The TUCP is not in the public interest because it stampedes the State Water Board for water that is meant rightly to serve public trust resources of aquatic estuarine food webs and species in the Delta that further support migratory salmon and steelhead runs that benefits Northern California Indian Tribes (whose cultures are salmon-dependent), commercial and sport fishing interests, and the community of subsistence anglers residing in communities adjacent to Delta rivers and sloughs where they supplement their diets with costless forms of fish protein," the letter states.
(2023-03-02). Indian PM calls for G20 unity to resolve geopolitical tensions. ecns.cn Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed for unity to resolve prevailing geopolitical tensions at G20 foreign ministers' meeting being held in the Indian capital of New Delhi.
(2023-03-02). NATO's Growing Military Presence in Latin America and the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein — Feb 27, 2023 | At present, it has become customary to speak of NATO's expansion "towards Eastern Europe", which, while effective, is a reductionist concept. The truth is that since the end of the bipolar world, the United States, believing itself to be the master of the world, has used NATO to expand throughout the planet. Proof of this is the signing of the AUKUS Treaty (Australia, United Kingdom and United States), the creation of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) formed by Australia, India, Japan and the United States and the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance (Unit…
(2023-03-01). Russia's Lavrov Discussed Turkish-Syrian Normalization Process With Cavusoglu In India. southfront.org 
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu. Source: the Anadolu Agency. | Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the Turkish-Syrian normalization process with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers meeting in India's capital New Delhi, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on March 1. | The normalization process between Ankara and Damascus gained momentum last December, when the defense ministers…
(2023-03-01). Corrupt and fraudulent: Laying bare the Adani Group. greenleft.org.au A two-year investigation by Hindenbug Research found evidence that Indian conglomerate Adani Group had engaged in a brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud scheme over decades. Binoy Kampmark reports.
(2023-03-01). India Steel Imports from Russia Rise to Eight-year High. infobrics.org India's imports of Russian steel rose to an eight-year high during the first 10 months of the financial year that began in April 2022, government data compiled by Reuters showed…
(2023-03-01). One Year Of Baby Formula Shortage In The United States. popularresistance.org Baby formula supplies in the United States are still fluctuating, a full year after the closure of one of Abbott Nutrition's factories in February 2022. At the beginning of this year, forecasts by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and industry rivals predicted that stocks could reach pre-shortage levels in spring 2023. Yet, while the situation has improved in comparison to May or June 2022, many parents and caregivers continue to report difficulties in finding the right type of infant formula—or any type of formula at all. | According to the US Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, 1.9 million househol…
(2023-03-01). Thousands Of Palestinians March To Protest Settler Violence. popularresistance.org Thousands of Palestinians in Israel took to the streets on Tuesday, February 28, to denounce the attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian homes and properties in Nablus on Sunday. At least one person was killed in the attacks and around 400 others were wounded. | Palestinian gathered in the north Israeli town of Sakhnin following a call by the Arab Higher Follow Up Committee, an umbrella organization of Arab groups in Israel. | They called the attack on Palestinians a "pogrom" and accused Israeli occupation forces of being participants in the attack. A similar protest held in solidarity with the Palestinian vic…
(2023-03-02). "Unwinnable War"? Calls Grow for Negotiated End to Ukraine War. democracynow.org 
Russia's invasion of Ukraine was at the top of the agenda of a critical meeting of G20 foreign ministers this week in New Delhi. The issue has caused deep divisions within the G20, which includes 19 major economies and the European Union. U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, spoke briefly on the sidelines of the summit on Thursday, though there was no diplomatic breakthrough between the two countries. The G20 meeting comes a week after China released a 12-point peace plan and as calls grow for a negotiated end to the fighting. To talk more about possible peace tal…
(2023-03-01). The international significance of the developing revolutionary confrontation in Sri Lanka. wsws.org Eight months after a mass uprising chased Sri Lanka's hated President Gotabhaya Rajapakse from power, the working class is coming into headlong confrontation with his successor, the notorious IMF-enforcer and pro-US imperialist stooge, Ranil Wickremesinghe.
(2023-03-02). A Subtle Way for Establishment Republicans to Sabotage Trump. americanthinker.com The Republican National Committee is prepared to take on a new strategy to keep Trump on the sidelines.
(2023-03-02). Yuan funds heat up among intl PE investors. ecns.cn Anticipating the continuous maturity of the Chinese capital market and the acceleration of technological innovation, leading international private equity firms have sped up to raise first-time yuan funds or made related preparations in the Chinese market.
(2023-03-02). China's top political advisory body to hold press conference on Friday. ecns.cn The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, will hold a press conference on Friday, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session.
(2023-03-02). More drug procurement programs to be established. ecns.cn The National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday that it will "unswervingly" roll out more bulk procurement programs for drugs and medical consumables this year.
(2023-03-02). Chinese FM Qin Gang to meet press on March 7. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will meet the press on March 7 on the sidelines of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.
(2023-03-02). Chinese cargo ship wrecked in Russia; all 21 crew members safe. ecns.cn The crew of 21 Chinese nationals rescued from a China-flagged cargo ship wrecked from a collision into ice in the Strait of Tartary in Russia on February 23 are all in good condition.
(2023-03-02). Beautiful scenery of Wuyishan National Park. ecns.cn A tea garden in Wuyishan National Park is shrouded by morning mist in east China's Fujian Province, March 1, 2023.
(2023-03-02). On International Women's Day, let's remember Alexandra Kollontai. fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – International Women's Day is an ideal occasion to recognize and honor the accomplishments of women across the globe. Let us use this opportunity to recognize the importance of Alexandra Kollontai, an ardent supporter of gender equality and a pioneering fighter for the rights of women. | Kollontai was a Russian Marxist theorist who, in 1913, authored an article entitled "Women's Day" in Pravda prior to the first International Women's Day celebration in Russia. Her article was and is a revolutionary contribution to the struggle for women's rights and her impactful words continu…
(2023-03-02). In Contempt #26: Fight to Free Mumia Continues; Keith LaMar on Hunger Strike; Repression Ramps Up. itsgoingdown.org In this column, we present our monthly roundup of political prisoner, prison rebel, and repression news, happenings, announcements, action and analysis. Packed in as always are updates, fundraisers, and birthdays. There's a lot happening, so let's dive right in! Political Prisoner News In political prisoner news, February 16th was an international day of actions to…
(2023-03-02). Chinese Automakers Gaining Ground in Russia as International Manufacturers Leave. infobrics.org Over the past year, hundreds of global brands have fled Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. That's forced Russians to find alternatives for everything from smartphones to cars…
(2023-03-02). War Over U.S. Military Base Quest in Somalia Rages On. libya360.wordpress.com Jamal Abdulahi Berbera, Somalia (Photo: Lakmi00 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)) A conflict between Somali unionists and secessionists was spawned by a U.S. attempt to acquire a military base. War and a humanitarian crisis are the end result. In the February 8th, 2023, edition of Black Agenda Report, I wrote about a brutal war in Northern Somalia…
(2023-03-02). Winter safety tips from a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is moving across the U.S., with high winds, icy conditions and up to 2 feet of heavy snow expected in parts of the Upper Midwest. If possible, limit travel or stay off the roads if you live in the affected areas. "If you don't have to go out, it's best not to go. But if you do, plan just in case something bad happens," says Dr….
(2023-03-02). Staying safe during a major winter storm. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As several winter storms are expected to bring freezing rain, sleet and snow across the U.S., the National Weather Service reminds people to be safe and prepare in advance to ensure personal safety and well-being. As hospital emergency rooms have historically seen an influx of weather-related injuries with each winter storm, it is important to be adequately prepared to reduce the risk of medical emergencies. Dr. David Nestler, a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician, says falls are among the most…
(2023-03-02). Wednesday 3/8: International Women's Day. indybay.org 24th and Mission, San Francisco…
(2023-03-02). Surviving a Pogrom: Palestinian in Huwara Decries Israeli Settler Attack as "Ethnic Cleansing" democracynow.org 
On Sunday, Israeli settlers ransacked and torched Palestinian homes in Huwara, near the occupied West Bank city of Nablus, killing at least one Palestinian resident and injuring dozens of others. The Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has accused Benjamin Netanyahu's government of backing a pogrom in Huwara. Israeli Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich said Wednesday that Huwara needs to be "wiped out" and that the state of Israel should do it. In response, 22 Israeli international law experts sent a letter to Israel's attorney general demanding an immediate investigation against Sm…
(2023-03-02). Opposition Deputy José Brito Denounces Obstacles to Run in Primaries (+James Story). orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, February 28, the Venezuelan opposition deputy and presidential candidate for the Primero Venezuela party, José Brito, stated that the National Primary Commission (CNP), belonging to the so-called Unitary Platform, has placed obstacles preventing his participation in the primaries elections, intended to select a candidate that represents a broad sector of the opposition for the 2024 presidential race. | In an interview with Unión Radio network, the opposition deputy said that his party began "a cycle of rapprochement" with the CNP through all possible channels, including social networks, written comm…
(2023-03-01). Serbia Will Regain Its Soul. strategic-culture.org How much can the dignity of a small, defiant nation that loves freedom above all else cost? | On May 31 last year, the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá, began his new five-year mandate by taking the presidential oath in the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. While in a solemn atmosphere, he pronounced the text of the oath, which is precisely defined by the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia, for a moment almost the whole of Serbia united around him; not only his supporters but even his bitterest political opponents. Those who did not support Vuƒçiƒ&aac…
(2023-03-01). 69 Years After Puerto Ricans Attacked Congress, Colonialism Remains the Most Violent Conspiracy. latinorebels.com Two years ago, U.S. citizens attacked the Capitol, committing a crime against their own government. Sixty-seven years before, Puerto Rican nationalists attacked the same building to denounce a crime —colonialism— committed by a government in which they had no meaningful rights or representation.
(2023-03-01). The War In Ukraine Is Part Of The Labor Pains Of A World That Will Emerge. popularresistance.org As many heads of state and prime ministers ponder the war in Ukraine, I call attention to one head of state, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a January 1, 2023 interview with Franco-Spanish journalist and author Ignacio Ramonet, President Maduro said, "The war in Ukraine is part of the labor pains of a world that will emerge." Here is his full commentary on the international situation. | "The world is undoubtedly in a very difficult situation, we are experiencing the pains of giving birth to a different world. We have always advocated the construction of a pluripolar, multicentric world, with different pol…
(2023-03-01). President Maduro: 'The War in Ukraine Is Part of the Labor Pains of a World That Will Emerge,' a Geopolitical and Historical Analysis. orinocotribune.com 
By Arnold August — Feb 27, 2023 | As many heads of state and prime ministers ponder the war in Ukraine, I call attention to one head of state, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a January 1, 2023 interview with Franco-Spanish journalist and author Ignacio Ramonet, President Maduro said, "The war in Ukraine is part of the labor pains of a world that will emerge." Here is his full commentary on the international situation. | "The world is undoubtedly in a very difficult situation, we are experiencing the pains of giving birth to a different world. We have always advocated the construction of a pluripolar,…
(2023-03-01). Don't miss March 8th International Women's Day event. cpusa.org 
As the Supreme Court embraces a false "color blind" approach to addressing systemic and individual racism— including attacks on affirmative action in schools and the workplace, and while 35 states are attempting to legislate reality out of how Black history, race, gender, and other aspects of Black folks' lives are taught, African American women …
(2023-03-01). Transatlantic labor solidarity with Mumia Abu-Jamal. workers.org 
Credit: NUMSA A South Africa labor meeting to build solidarity for Mumia Abu-Jamal was held in Durban, South Africa, during the last week of January 2023. This picture was taken in Johannesburg at the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) headquarters during the meeting. South Africa's largest union . . . |
(2023-03-01). Survey shows mainland market attractive to international citizens. ecns.cn This proportion ranks among the highest across the nine host locations surveyed, demonstrating that the Chinese mainland market is attractive to international citizens.
(2023-03-01). China's economic activity continues to improve. ecns.cn China's economic activity expanded for a second straight month in February, data from the National Bureau of Statistic showed on Wednesday.
(2023-03-01). China's non-manufacturing PMI up in February. ecns.cn The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's non-manufacturing sector came in at 56.3 in February, up from 54.4 in January, the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday.
(2023-03-01). Death toll from train collision in central Greece rises to 26. ecns.cn At least 26 people were killed and 85 others injured when a passenger and cargo train collided in central Greece late Tuesday night, national broadcaster ERT reported.
(2023-03-01). Join your local International Women's Day event! fightbacknews.org Fight Back! has collected a partial list of International Women's Day marches, events and celebrations that members of Freedom Road Socialist Organization are helping to build and lead. We encourage you to find the event nearest to you and attend. | | Eastern Time Zone | New York City, NY | Sturday, March 11, 3: 00pm | Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic, Ave, Brooklyn, NY | A demonstration against sexual assault and mistreatment of women by the NYPD. Organized by New York Community Action Project (NYCAP)…
(2023-03-01). Understand Cuba's upcoming National Assembly elections. peoplesdispatch.org 
On March 26, 470 deputies will be elected to Cuba's National Assembly of People's Power, the country's highest political body, for a five-year term. These elections will see record participation of young, black and women candidates. | The election campaigns on the island are not in the form of propaganda, as in capitalist countries. There are no smiling billboards in the streets, no advertising full of promises. In the weeks leading up to the elections, the candidates visit neighborhoods, workplaces, and student centers, where assemblies are called and organized for exchange with the population. In these public m…
(2023-03-01). International Women's Month and the importance of study and revolution. anchor.fm In this episode, we talk about the sham holiday known as women's month or whatever bullshit it is called in the states, and the difference between this and international working women's day that was established in the Soviet union. We also talk about the importance of study and understanding history as an active force in our daily struggle, as well as the importance of organizing with education for the sake of taking practical and realistic steps towards revolution. Please let me know what you think!
(2023-03-01). A Strong, Fair and Sovereign Brazil is an Essential Force for World Peace. libya360.wordpress.com Fiona EdwardsThe recent election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the end of 2022 represents a significant victory for the people of Brazil and for progressive forces throughout Latin America and across the world. What are the prospects for Lula's Presidency domestically and internationally? What changes can we expect? I interviewed Elias Jabbour, Professor…
(2023-03-01). African Union Under Western Pressure. libya360.wordpress.com Oleg Pavlov On February 23, the UN General Assembly voted on another anti-Russian resolution on Ukraine, which was pathetically titled "Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine." Russia, as in the spring of last year, was condemned by 141 states. However, 24 African countries out…
(2023-03-01). Does it Have to Take a War? libya360.wordpress.com Seymour Hersh President John F. Kennedy and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev in Vienna, 1961. / NATIONAL ARCHIVES There is an inevitable gap between what a president tells us about a war—even a proxy war—and the reality on the ground. It is true today as Joe Biden struggles for public support for the war in Ukraine,…
(2023-03-01). Fred M'membe: It's the US, Not China, that Threatens African Sovereignty. libya360.wordpress.com In this powerful interview on BreakThrough News, Fred M'membe (leader of the Socialist Party of Zambia) explodes the myth of Chinese colonialism in Zambia. He states: "China has never threatened our independence. We've never been subjected to any form of mistreatment or exploitation by China, but we can't say the same about the US." M'membe recalls…
(2023-03-01). Lessons Not Learned from the Pentagon Papers. libya360.wordpress.com Alfred de Zayas In June 1971, at the height of the Vietnam War, a US government military analyst with the Rand Corporation and senior research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Daniel Ellsberg[1], released to the New York Times and Washington Post what became known as the "Pentagon Papers", 47 volumes of confidential…
(2023-03-01). No, the Latin American Map is Not Dyed in Red. libya360.wordpress.com Katu Arkonada After Lula's victory in the second round on October 30 in Brazil, social networks were flooded with maps showing almost all of Latin America dyed red, in a sort of second wave of the Latin American progressive cycle that began in 1999 with the inauguration of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, followed by Lula…
(2023-03-01). Signs of Political Evolution: A Refreshing Post-Partisan "Rage Against the War Machine" Rally. libya360.wordpress.com Diane Perlman, PhD It's not about right and left. It's about life and death. Author's Comment: For a video of these ideas go here rumble.com/v2b68ws-rage-against-the-war-machine-diane-perlman-report.html. My presentation on "The New View," a group of Baby Boomer, lifelong activist women who meet regularly and present our work. "We are evolving out of immature partisan divisions and going to…
(2023-03-01). The Ukraine Conflict: The Responsibility of the Rulers. libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan Before coming to Kiev, President Joe Biden sought assurances from Russia that it would not bomb his special train. The Atlantic Alliance magnifies Ukraine on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Russian military intervention on its territory. Before our very eyes, we see it resorting to the most deceptive propaganda, handling…
(2023-03-01). The West Papua Independence Movement is Making Itself Heard. libya360.wordpress.com Petr Konovalov On February 8, 2023 a plane belonging to the Indonesian airline Susi Air landed in the mountainous province of Papua Pegunungan, which is located in the Indonesian part of the New Guinea island. Soon, the six passengers of the plane and its pilot, New Zealander Philip Mertens, were taken hostage by members of…
(2023-03-01). IAEA Iran Report: Inspectors Find Some 83.7% Enriched Uranium Particles. news.antiwar.com A new International Atomic Energy Agency report was leaked on Tuesday, stating that IAEA inspectors That last part is important, as the weapons grade enrichment level is 90%, meaning there is still no weapons threat. | Efforts are being made to explain the new particles. Iran has suggested they accidentall…
(2023-03-01). Can the World Save the World? fpif.org The United Nations has convened 27 conferences on climate change. For nearly three decades, the international community has come together at a different location every year to pool its collective wisdom, resources, and resolve to address this global threat. These Conferences of Parties (COPs) have produced important agreements, such as the Paris Accords of 2015 on the reduction of carbon emissions and most recently at Sharm el-Sheikh a Loss & Damage Fund to help countries currently experiencing the most impact from climate change. | And yet the threat of climate change has only grown larger. In 2022, carbon emiss…
(2023-03-01). Rail workers of the world, unite! therealnews.com 
From unions in the United States fighting to save our supply chain from the destruction wrought by corporate tycoons, Wall Street vampires, and bought-off politicians, to the National Union of Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) leading the fight against austerity politics and ruling-class union busting in the United Kingdom, to rail workers with the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) in France joining their compatriots in the streets in a general strike against President Emmanuel Macron's neoliberal attack on the country's beloved pension system, rail workers around the world are fighting differ…
(2023-03-01). National Network On Cuba Condemns Biden's Country Report. popularresistance.org There is no mistake about it. With the February 27 release of the State Department Country Report on Terrorism 2021, President Biden accepted ownership of the illegal U.S. economic war on Cuba, following suit with Donald Trump, George Bush, and Ronald Reagan's hawkishness with the false designation of Cuba as a so-called "State Sponsor of Terror." | Unbelievably Biden's Secretary of State asserts that "Cuba had repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism since its State Sponsor of Terrorism designation had been rescinded in 2015." Despite this untrue report, Pres. Biden need only review the pa…
(2023-03-01). 77 Global and National Human Rights and Environmental Groups in Six Countries Expose OceanaGold as an Irresponsible Mining Company and Oppose its Expansion. ips-dc.org The groups stand together against the abusive practices of one of the world's major global mining corporations, OceanaGold, and issue an urgent appeal to the governments of the Philippines, Aotearoa New Zealand, El Salvador, the United States, Canada, and Australia calling for them to halt, shut down, or support or uphold bans impacting OceanaGold mines in their respective countries.
(2023-03-01). Announcing the launch of the International Campaign to Liberate the Remains of Palestinian Martyrs. samidoun.net 
Announcing the launch of the international campaign to liberate the remains of Palestinian martyrs held in the morgues and "cemeteries of numbers" of the Zionist occupation Call to action, 11 March through 18 March 2023 "We will not abandon the last duty we owe our sons, to bury them with dignity" — Azhar Abu Srour, …
(2023-03-01). Lawfare in the Making: Habeas Corpus Denied to President Pedro Castillo in Peru. orinocotribune.com On Monday, February 27, the Sixth Constitutional Court of Lima, in Peru, declared the habeas corpus that sought the immediate release of President Pedro Castillo and his reinstatement as president of Peru inadmissible. | The National Federation of Lawyers of Peru also filed an appeal in favor of Castillo's former prime minister, Aníbal Torres. Judge Gisela Haydee Ocaña declared the appeal inadmissible in a new move by the Peruvian establishment to consolidate the parliamentary coup d'etat against President Castillo. Castillo was democratically elected by the Peruvian people, who have been protesting in the street…
(2023-03-01). Dossier No. 61: The Strategic Revolutionary Thought and Legacy of Hugo Chávez Ten Years After His Death. mronline.org 
Hugo Chávez emerged in the history of Venezuela, the Global South, and the international revolutionary movement when the thesis that ideological disputes throughout the world had ended was most entrenched. Far from being over, history had an important task for the Venezuelan people, who rose up against neoliberalism in 1989 and who continue to build a project of twenty-first-century socialism today.
(2023-03-01). Greece's worst train disaster kills at least 40. wsws.org Basic services and infrastructure has been degraded or destroyed over the past 15 years of scorched-earth austerity demanded by the European Union and International Monetary Fund and imposed by successive governments, including SYRIZA (Coalition of the Radical Left).
(2023-03-01). UK teachers speak from picket lines during latest three days of strikes. wsws.org Roughly 200,000 teachers represented by the National Education Union (NEU) are taking strike action this week. World Socialist Web Site reporters attended pickets and spoke with those taking action.
(2023-03-02). Sri Lankan workers strike in defiance of government's essential service orders. wsws.org Wednesday's strikes and protests powerfully indicate the determination of workers to fight the government's social attacks. By contrast, the trade unions did everything they could limit to the industrial action.