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AIDS in Russia: conservatism may kill millions

By Renfrey Clarke MOSCOW — In cities and towns throughout Russia, repressive official policies have helped create a huge pool of narcotics users infected with the HIV virus. The infection is now poised to spread swiftly among young people who are

Socialism into the New Millennium conference in Brisbane

By Graham Matthews BRISBANE — "Socialism into the New Millennium" is to be the title of a conference organised by the Democratic Socialist Party and Resistance here over the ANZAC Day long weekend. "The conference will explore a wide range of

McSux: taking on the corporate giant

McSux: taking on the corporate giant By Huw Lockwood and Kim Bullimore British activists Helen Steel and David Morris, who have been fighting the fast food giant McDonald's since they were sued for libel for producing the "What's wrong with

On the box

Actively Radical TV — Sydney community television's progressive current affairs producers tackle the hard issues from the activist's point of view. CTS Sydney (UHF 31), every Thursday, 10pm and Saturday, 7pm. Ph 9565 5522. Access News —

...Looking out: Good advice

...Looking out: Good advice By Brandon Astor Jones "Friendship is a ... commerce between equals; love, an abject intercourse between tyrants and slaves." — Oliver Goldsmith The Irish author's words above say a lot to us all, but to some,

Life of Riley: It's all to plan

It's all to plan Synopsis, being a summary of what has gone before, for the benefit of those who have only recently joined us: THE HIRED HELP fly over head dropping incendiaries on selected targets. Every night it's bombs away as those

... and ain't I a woman?: Sexism and racism in the Balkans

... and ain't I a woman?: Sexism and racism in the Balkans According to the Sydney Morning Herald's correspondent in Belgrade (April 4), the president of the Serbian writers' club, Ratko Adamovic, believes there is a cultural gulf between Serbs

Brisbane plans walkout for April 29

By Ruth Ratcliffe BRISBANE — Resistance and Jabiluka Action Group (JAG) activists are planning a combined high school and tertiary student walkout to protest against the Jabiluka uranium mine on April 29. The national day of protest was initiated

French far-left election alliance raises hopes

French far-left election alliance raises hopes By Eva Cheng PARIS — The French far left could win four seats in the June 13 European elections. There has been an encouraging response to the joint ticket between the Ligue Communiste

Women workers bear the brunt of SA attack

Women workers bear the brunt of SA attack [This is the text of a speech by JANET GILES, South Australian president of the Australian Education Union, to the International Women's Day rally in Adelaide on March 13.] International Women's Day

Kosova or Kosovo?

Kosova or Kosovo? It is not unusual to see both spellings for the name of the Serbian-ruled province inhabited by a majority Albanian-speaking population. The spelling "Kosovo" is Serbian; "Kosova" is used by Albanian-speakers. Â鶹´«Ã½ Weekly

Corporate 'good citizens'

If you think that McDonald's activities are an aberration, think again: With a turnover of $10.8 billion in 1996, Rio Tinto is the biggest mining company in the world; its environmental and human rights record is amongst the worst. According to its