July 26 is Cuba's national day, marking the beginning in 1956 of the struggle that led in 1959 to the overthrow of the US-backed Batista dictatorship and the opening of the first socialist revolution in the Americas. Despite four decades of US
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Chile, Obstinate MemoryDirected by Patricio Guzmán Review by James Vassilopoulos
September 11, 1973, is a date chiselled into the consciousness of the Chilean people. It was the day of the coup d'etat by General Augusto Pinochet against the
Melsol supports West Papua
Melsol (Melanesian Solidarity) has condemned PNG Prime Minister Bill Skate for his support for Indonesian occupation of West Papua. Powes Parkop, general secretary of Melsol, said that millions of Papua New Guineans
SACP reaffirms commitment to ANC alliance
By Stan Thompson
JOHANNESBURG — The 10th congress of the South African Communist Party (SACP), held here July 1-5 and dedicated to the memory of slain party leader Chris Hani, reaffirmed its commitment
The tale of Robin Hood
Having unjustly been accused by two policemen of stealing policy items hither and thither, the memorable hero Robin Hood was condemned to live in an office atop a hill, beside a lake, half way up a very tall flagpole.
Help fight racism: help get Â鶹´«Ã½ around
In these days of postmodernism, post-structuralism and post-"political correctness", Â鶹´«Ã½ stands out as an invaluable resource for the growing number of people who know they're being lied to by
European left discusses globalisation
By Margaret Allan
COPENHAGEN — The 14th meeting of the New European Left Forum was held here June 19-21. Those attending came from 17 countries in Europe, including the Party of Democratic Socialism
By Alex Bainbridge
HOBART — Premier Tony Rundle has ended months of speculation by calling an early state election for August 29, accompanied by a partial dismantling of Tasmania's proportional Hare-Clark voting system. Rundle is campaigning on a
Transport workers rally against industrial laws
By Bill Mason
BRISBANE — Members of the Transport Workers Union rallied here on July 17 to protest against the federal government's repressive industrial laws and warn of further action if
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