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JAKARTA — Following a long battle, the militant Indonesian National Front for Workers Struggle (FNPBI) has finally won legal status as one of the country's 38 recognised unions. The decision, by the ministry of labour, was based on a new law
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BY SHANE BENTLEY SYDNEY — Although Saddam Hussein's Iraqi regime seems to be improving its relations with the rest of the world, Iraqi communists should continue to fight both the United Nations sanctions on the country and Hussein's Ba'ath
On October 18, the United States Senate approved legislation that will tighten the blockade against Cuba. The legislation was passed by the US House of Representatives last week. Claims that the bill has relaxed the blockade are untrue. For the
BY NICK FREDMAN LISMORE — Sizeable meetings and lively discussions have been held across northern NSW about the meaning of the S11 protests against the World Economic Forum meeting in Melbourne, reflecting both the many people from the area who
BY MARGARET ALLUM A radio commentator in Melbourne remarked during the September 11-13 (S11) protests there against the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting that he had noticed a "female firebrand" inciting others to join the blockade of the Crown
The last issue of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Weekly inadvertently printed a photograph of an Aboriginal activist who has died. We sincerely apologise for any distress this may have caused Aboriginal people.
What do consultants do? Ever wondered what a “consultant” does? You must have heard of them. They are the “experts” who grow and prosper with every government move. Closing down schools? You need a consultant. Handing over government
BY ZANNY BEGG SYDNEY — Inside the luxurious Westin Hotel on October 20, young business entrepreneurs rubbed shoulders with corporate leaders from such companies as Chubb Security, AMP, Multiplex, Coles Myer and British American Tobacco and then
A Room for Romeo BrassDirected by Shane MeadowsWritten by Shane Meadows and Paul Fraser REVIEW BY JONATHAN SINGER The dramatic and comic realism of A Room for Romeo Brass carries an emotional punch, but in the end the blow is only lightly felt.
Thank you "Enough is enough Brandon Jones." — Warden Fred Head The words above were said to me on September 29 at approximately 9.50am. Mr Head made it clear to me that he has been getting your letters regarding my complaints about the mail
HAVANA — Almost half the population of Havana — 800,000 people — led by President Fidel Castro, marched on October 18 to protest against the false impression being created by the United States that it has relaxed its blockade against Cuba. At