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Anti-capitalist protesters who succeeded in Seattle last November-December in helping block the launch of a new round of global trade negotiations under the auspices of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) can proudly register their

Despite a massive presence by Indonesian troops and stern warnings from Jakarta and local police, thousands of West Papuan's on December 1 peacefully celebrated the 39th anniversary of their self-declared independence from Dutch

If you were going to use the kind of language that seems to typify discussion of people from the Middle East, I suppose you might say that the Ethnic Community Council's seminar on "Responsible Media in a Multicultural Society" on

MANILA — In November alone, more than 300,000 demonstrators here have called for the resignation or sacking of President Joseph Estrada (known as Erap). The mass protests have continued to put pressure on the regime and have

School teachers demonstrate in Surabaya On November 29, 60 private school teachers from the Private School Teachers Communication Forum (FKGS) demonstrated at the Surabaya legislative council for improved legal rights and wages. FKGS leader Yudin

BAUCAU — On November 26-30, 40 or so members of the Asia Pacific Coalition for East Timor (APCET) met here to discuss international solidarity with East Timor. The international guests were joined by around the same number of

RAMALLAH, WEST BANK — As Florida recounts distracted the international media, Israeli tanks and helicopters continued to bombard towns and villages throughout the West Bank and Gaza. Following the bombing of a settler bus, Israel

Having failed to restart the World Trade Organisation negotiations since the mass demonstrations in Seattle last November, the US is now seeking to prioritise the "free trade" regime in the Americas as an interim measure. Hence, the

BUENOS AIRES — When Francis Fukuyama declared the end of history, he was prematurely announcing the triumph of capitalism. The message was that there was no longer any point in resisting and workers around the world should

Workers in Taiwan have frequently taken to the streets recently — and not only to defend their own conditions. In a clear rejection of neo-liberal propaganda which encourages national chauvinism, a section of the Taiwanese trade

DILI - Five women considered to be "indecently" dressed were chased by a mob of mainly young men near the Mercado Lama (Central Market) here on November 10. Four managed to hide in an NGO-run clinic which was then stoned by the mob.

BY SUE BULL& TIM GOODEN KATHMANDU — The Socialism 21 Conference here finished on a high note as representatives from 17 countries linked arms and led a spirited 10,000-strong rally against price hikes on November 9. The rally was organised by