By Francesca Davis
United States military action against Iraq could trigger a world war, Russian President Boris Yeltsin warned on February 4. In a meeting with first deputy prime minister Anatoly Chubais, Yeltsin commented, "Clinton's actions
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Pakpahan supports Suharto's daughter for president
By Max Lane
Singapore-based journalist Michael Shari was recently able to interview jailed trade unionist Muchtar Pakpahan in hospital in Jakarta. Shari's interview was later published in the
Anti-uranium activists from across the country discussed plans for the campaign against the proposed Jabiluka mine in Kakadu during a national telephone link-up on January 28.
Tamils march for peace with justice
CANBERRA — Five hundred Tamils and their supporters marched here on February 3 to mark the 50th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence on February 4.
@photo caption = Tamil leaders said that while many
Kyoto model funded by industry
The climate data and models used by the Coalition to justify its reactionary policy position at the Kyoto greenhouse gas emissions conference in December were compiled largely by fossil fuel industry representatives.
By Stuart Ross
On January 29, British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced to a packed House of Commons that there would be a new inquiry into one of the most tragic events of Ireland's "troubles" — Bloody Sunday. Later that evening, John Kelly,
Jazz against racism
SYDNEY — More than 400 people packed into the steaming atmosphere of the Harbourside Brasserie for Â鶹´«Ã½ Weekly's "Jazz against racism" benefit on February 6. Mesmerising music from some of Australia's best jazz
In its attack on maritime workers, the National Farmers Federation has tried to portray itself as representing the whole of the farming sector. The reality is different.
By Nicole Hilder
WOLLONGONG — One hundred people protested the reopening of the Port Kembla copper smelter by NSW Premier Bob Carr on February 3. The demonstration was organised by Illawarra Residents Against Toxic Environments (IRATE),
Greens, Democratic Socialists back MUA
By James Vassilopoulos
The Australian Greens have thrown their support behind the Maritime Union of Australia while condemning the Democrats' de facto role in helping out the National Farmers Federation
By Sean Martin-Iverson
PERTH — On January 25, 18-year-old Neil Holt was found hanging in a Canning Vale prison cell where he was being held awaiting trial for traffic and stealing offences. According to prison sources, Holt had been violently
Wharfies: 'Now it is time to fight'
By James Vassilopoulos
WEBB DOCK, Port Melbourne — In a desolate terrain of dust and gravel, the struggle is unfolding between the workers of the Maritime Union of Australia and the unholy coalition of the
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