 Dear reader, Here are the latest articles published today on the World Socialist Web Site. The imperialist powers are demonstrating that they will stop at nothing in their quest to reimpose shackles on the former colonies. Whether in the Middle East or in the war against Russia, all means are permitted: not just assassination but mass terrorism and genocide. Upwards of three feet of rain caused disastrous flash flooding and mudslides in the region, taking out roads, bridges and towns. Six people have died and 20 others are being treated for Marburg virus disease in Rwanda. This is the first-ever outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic disease in the country. With a contract covering 45,000 US East and Gulf Coast dockworkers expiring midnight Monday, the rank and file is determined to carry out a strike to defend jobs and working conditions. The potential start of coast-wide docks strike has the potential to transform the Boeing strike into part of a nationwide offensive by the working class. Far from simply balancing between the major powers, Dissanayake and the JVP/NPP have made abundantly clear that his government will continue the pro-US line of its predecessor. Mass school closures revealed as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson works with CTU to suppress opposition CEO Pedro Martinez has refused to resign and his position has become a flashpoint for divisions in the ruling class over how to handle the district's upcoming fiscal cliff and suppress the wage demands of teachers and other educators. The American Federation of Musicians announced a settlement providing 4 percent raises annually for the next two years. The CWU's call for a "new business and ownership model" under the sole ownership of EP Group is in line with the Labour government's pledge to be the "most pro-business in history". It preserves the privileged status of the CWU bureaucracy as corporate enforcer. Ishiba's election marks a significant further shift in official Japanese politics toward remilitarization and preparations for war against China. Paddington rail crash; Spinola steps down in Portugal; People's Republic of China founded; League of Nations adopts bankrupt anti-war measure. About the WSWS The World Socialist Web Site is published by the International Committee of the Fourth International, the world Trotskyist movement, and its affiliated sections in the Socialist Equality Parties around the world. Find out more about joining the Socialist Equality Party.
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