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international / politics / elections Monday November 06, 2006 - 17:38 by C Murray
Central American Free Trade Agreement- Hugo Chavez's got a new Friend. Ortega promised to uphold the trade agreement and will probably be buddies with Hugo Chavez, which will displease Bush, however given Ortega's recent aqquistion of God and anti-women voting- not overtly concerned. The exit polls are suggesting Ortega is in the lead after 15% of the Ballots have been opened, the liberal party are polling 7% and they are the nearest political rivals. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Monday November 06, 2006 - 17:10 by Cian
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The 2007 Budget was ratified by a large majority in the government. The current budget continues the policy of attacking the Israeli workers’ living conditions. Welfare benefits are frozen; the privatisation of the most basic social services continues; and unemployment benefit for workers under the age of 28 are simply cancelled. The government forces us – the workers, the unemployed, the pensioners and the youth in the country – to pay the price for its military adventure in Lebanon. And while the government attacks all the working women and men in Israel, it does not forget to take care of its real friends – the capitalists. This budget will grant them benefits and tax cuts. ... read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment Monday November 06, 2006 - 11:48 by supp
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Fresh talks may take place between Shell Ireland and local residents in north Co Mayo in an effort to resolve the long-running dispute over the Corrib gas terminal site. The Shell to Sea campaign, which represents residents opposed to the pipeline, is due to outline a new initiative aimed at breaking the ongoing deadlock. Details have not been disclosed, but reports this morning say the proposal could allow for fresh dialogue between Shell, the Government and the local community. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Monday November 06, 2006 - 01:54 by John Meehan
The story is at this link : http://www.scottishsocialistparty.org/pages/rosiejail.html Rosie Kane was jailed for participating in an Anti Trident Direct Action outside the Scottish Parliament - pictures here : http://www.scottishsocialistparty.org/inpictures/triden...x.htm ... read full story / add a comment |
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