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30 November 2012

Egypt’s proposed constitution enshrines dictatorial powers and military rule

By Chris Marsden, 30 November 2012

The rushing through yesterday of Egypt’s new constitution by the Constituent Assembly is an aggressive move by the Muslim Brotherhood and President Mohammed Mursi.

“The eight-hour day is a thing of the past”
UAW sanctions “alternative” work schedule at Chrysler

By Jerry White, 30 November 2012

In an effort to pump ever-greater productivity and profits out of auto workers, Chrysler is implementing a so-called Alternative Work Schedule at its US plants.

Detroit bankruptcy threats escalate as bonds are downgraded

By Shannon Jones, 30 November 2012

A major credit rating agency further downgraded Detroit’s debt as city officials advance new proposals for cuts.

Bradley Manning testifies on his detention

By Naomi Spencer, 30 November 2012

Bradley Manning took the stand to speak on his pre-trial detention Thursday. It was the first public statement from the accused whistleblower in over two years.

Psychiatrists testify on military mistreatment of Bradley Manning

By Naomi Spencer, 30 November 2012

Psychiatrists testified Wednesday that recommendations to end Manning’s solitary confinement were ignored.

New Japanese party formed to capitalise on anti-nuclear sentiment

By Peter Symonds, 30 November 2012

The establishment of the Japan Future Party is another sign of deepening political crisis in the lead up to the December 16 election.

Australian opposition leader under pressure after accusing PM of criminality

By Patrick O’Connor, 30 November 2012

Abbott failed in his attempt to use a union scandal to force the prime minister to resign and hold an early election.

Brandenburg teachers protest state education policies

By Ernst Wolff, 30 November 2012

Teachers in Brandenburg staged a protest against the education policies of the state’s administration—a coalition of the Social Democratic Party and Left Party.

Comet failure highlights UK retail jobs crisis

By Julie Hyland, 30 November 2012

UK electrical retailer Comet’s 6,600 workers could all be laid off by Christmas and the entire business closed.

Washington, D.C. parents and teachers oppose school closings, charter schools

By Ed Hightower and Nikolai Barrickman, 30 November 2012

Parents, students and teachers have reacted in anger to a plan to close 20 public schools in Washington, D.C.

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Λιτότητα δίχως τέλος

Του Πέτερ Σβαρτς, 30 Νοεμβρίου 2012

Το κύριο μήνυμα από τη συνάντηση της Δευτέρας των υπουργών οικονομικών της ευρωζώνης είναι ότι ο Ελληνικός λαός βρίσκεται αντιμέτωπος με χρόνια, αν όχι δεκαετίες, λιτότητας.

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Manifestations de masse contre le président égyptien Morsi

Par Johannes Stern, 30 novembre 2012

Des centaines de milliers de personnes ont protesté sur la Place Tahrir au Caire et partout en Egypte contre le président islamiste Mohamed Morsi et les Frères musulmans

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OECD korrigiert Prognose:
Weniger Wachstum und mehr Arbeitslosigkeit

Von Bryan Dyne, 30. November 2012

Die OECD hat in ihrem aktuellen Bericht ihre Prognosen korrigiert. Sie warnt jetzt vor der Gefahr einer „tiefen Rezession und Deflation“.

Nach dem KPCh-Kongress:
Forderung nach Marktreformen

Von John Chan, 30. November 2012

Internationale und chinesische Wirtschaftseliten drängen auf weitere wirtschaftliche Umstrukturierungen in China. Sie haben es vor allem auf staatliche Unternehmen abgesehen.

Spanien: Widerstand gegen Zwangsräumung von Wohnungen

Von Francisca Vier, 30. November 2012

Die Zwangsräumung von Eigentumswohnungen und Häusern ist in Spanien zum Massenphänomen geworden.

Vor zwanzig Jahren: Deng Xiaopings Reise durch Südchina
Teil 1

Von John Chan, 30. November 2012

Dengs Reise 1992 wurde zum Wendepunkt für die Restauration des Kapitalismus in China.

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