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international / miscellaneous Tuesday November 15, 2005 - 00:31 by Michael Hennigan
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair warned in a speech in London on Monday night that rich countries should see "past a narrow view of self-interest" in the current Doha Round trade talks and not allow "differences over support for agriculture...to block an agreement that could give renewed hope to the 1 in 5 people in the world living on less than $1 a day."

French President Jacques Chirac has threatened to veto European Union concessions and his stance has been supported by Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Bertie Ahern. ... read full story / add a comment
international / eu Monday November 14, 2005 - 20:24 by Insurrection   text 1 comment (last - tuesday november 15, 2005 - 00:39)
It is never possible to see the outcome of a specific struggle in advance. Even a limited struggle can have the most unexpected consequences. The passage from the various insurrections-limited and circumscribed-to revolution can never be guaranteed in advance by any method. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests Monday November 14, 2005 - 17:56 by Obvious   text 1 comment (last - monday november 21, 2005 - 18:25)
Connex Sweden has very close links with Connex Ireland .Probably why they have the same attitude to union reps and anyonewho speaks their mind. ... read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests Monday November 14, 2005 - 17:16 by pat c   text 1 comment (last - tuesday november 15, 2005 - 14:16)
The Australian Trade Union movement are fighting back against Government attempts to destroy Free Collective Bargaining and replace it with workplace contracts. A Day Of Action has been called for Tuesday 15 November.

You can read the full story at the link.

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international / anti-war / imperialism Monday November 14, 2005 - 16:39 by pat c   text 10 comments (last - wednesday november 16, 2005 - 14:53)   image 1 image
At least the authorities in Mallorca are taking their responsibilities seriously. Any chance that the Airport Police (SIPTU members), the Gardaí or the DPP might take similar action at Shannon? ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday November 13, 2005 - 23:00 by rory
France’s state of emergency—Sarkozy threatens mass deportations
By Antoine Lerougetel
12 November 2005

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French Minister of the Interior Nicolas Sarkozy has given a clear racist coloration to the state of emergency, which was imposed at midnight on November 8. The following day, he explained to the National Assembly his instructions to the préfets (regional central government officials), whose task it is to carry out the police repression of the suburban youth revolt that has been raging in France’s council estates for over two weeks

“I have told the préfets that foreigners, who are legal or illegal immigrants, who have been indicted, are to be expelled immediately from our territory, including those who have a residence permit,” Sarkozy said. “When one has the honour of possessing a residence permit, the least that you can say is that you won’t get yourself a ... read full story / add a comment
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