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Cuban 5 tribute to Mandela

Just after an extended period of time in lockdown, one of the Cuban Five political prisoners inside the U.S., Hero…

December 6, 2013

Tribute from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) to Nelson Mandela

Dec. 5 — The Congress of South African Trade Unions joins all South Africans, and millions more all over the…

December 6, 2013

Tributes to South African hero, Nelson Mandela

Dec. 6 — We in Workers World join the billions who are grieving for Nelson Mandela, who died on Dec.…

December 6, 2013

What’s at stake with the Iran nuclear treaty?

The six-month nuclear agreement among Iran and the “5+1” countries has been described as a breakthrough, a departure, a disaster…

December 6, 2013

As Egypt’s generals widen crackdown, new protest law stirs resistance

A military-appointed, 50-member committee approved a draft of amendments to the Egyptian constitution on Dec. 1. The draft was to…

December 6, 2013

U.S. & Japanese imperialism threaten China

The capitalist press is busy speculating on the motives of the People’s Republic of China in setting up an Air…

December 5, 2013

South African miners’ strike enters second month

A major struggle between the National Union of Mineworkers and the bosses at Northam Platinum’s Zondereinde facilities is turning out…

December 4, 2013

Venezuela/Enabling Law provides new hope for Bolivarian revolution

By depleting the stocks of basic goods and unleashing speculation, the oligarchy opposing the government has imposed great difficulties on…

December 4, 2013

Messages to Workers World Party Conference

Below is a small sample of the solidarity messages sent to the Workers World Party Conference. These reflect on international…

December 2, 2013

Thousands in Haiti Say: ‘Martelly Must Go!’

On Nov. 18, thousands of protesters came out into the streets throughout Haiti to say, “Down with Martelly!” They were…

December 2, 2013