BY JAMES CAULFIELD
Rallies were held in several Australian cities and towns on August 29, the second anniversary of the federal government's armed seizure of a Norwegian cargo ship, the MV Tampa, to prevent rescued asylum seekers disembarking on
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"Why does the world hate us?", was the bemused lament by officials after the
Supporters of imprisoned black revolutionary and journalist Mumia Abu Jamal are very concerned about his health. They report that he is suffering from swollen feet that could be the result of blood clots, a potentially serious condition. He wants to
BY JORGE JORQUERA
Beginning in Perth on September 4, Venezuelan student activist Alvaro Guzman will start a speaking tour of Australia. Guzman is the national director of the Bolivarian Student Front. He will address public meetings in all capital
BY PIP HINMAN
The Malaysian government is determined to deport Acehnese refugees who have attempted to apply for refugee status with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Kuala Lumpur.
The Indonesian coordinating
BY ROHAN PEARCE
The "terrorist problem" in Iraq, General John Abizaid told journalists on August 21, "is emerging as the number-one security threat" to the US-led occupation. Abizaid, the head of US Central Command, is responsible for overseeing
BY SARAH STEPHEN
The concept of "temporary" protection was first introduced into Australia with the passing of legislation on October 20, 1999. Since then, 8400 people, 88% of those who have arrived in Australia by boat since July 1999, have been
BY LUKE WEYLAND
SYDNEY — The Socialist Alliance has established its newest branch in Auburn, covering the Western Sydney area from Granville to Strathfield to Yagoona. It has 13 members and a healthy number of supporters and contacts.
The area
BY DAVID SCRIMGEOUR
Whereas, in years gone past, our prime minister was called "Honest John" Howard by the media, it is now clear to us all what an inveterate liar he is. He lied to us about the GST, he lied to us about the "children overboard"
BY URI AVNERY
It was a putsch. It was carried out by Israel's Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, his ministers and the army top brass. It is no secret that the military party (the only really functioning party in Israel) objected to the hudna [the
The following statement was issued by the International Act Now to Stop war and End Racism (ANSWER) coalition. It has been slightly abridged.
There are times when a progressive demonstration, even a large activity, is little more than a symbolic
BY SARAH STEPHEN
In August, Afghan refugees in Australia started receiving letters from the immigration department demanding they leave the country. It seems the Australian government intends to deport all Afghan asylum seekers holding temporary
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