Israel threatens ‘holocaust’ in Gaza

Apparently without irony, 60 years after zionists began the forcible ethnic cleansing of Palestine, Matan Vilanai, Israel’s deputy defence minister, has threatened a shoah – literally, a calamity or holocaust – if Palestinians continue their resistance.

Cyprus elects communist president

Christofias plans to end decades of division.

Pakistan’s election and its likely consequences

Despite the US’s wishes, Musharraf’s days in charge may be numbered.

Industry matters: the deepening crisis

Solidarity meeting supports Korean revolution

The achievements of Korean socialism celebrated.

Colombian people’s army fights on despite setbacks

“In Latin America we see a positive turn towards the revolutionary left, with the leadership of governments that are anti-imperialist, progressive, independent, Bolivarian* and moving towards socialism. Colombia will not be the exception. We are in the midst of conflict with an ultra-right, fascist and paramilitary government. We are proceeding along the same road; nothing and nobody will impede that.” Commander Raúl Reyes, Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia

Long live Fidel Castro!

As the veteran leader stands down, the Cuban people make it clear that they will continue on his path.

Privatisation and fragmentation of the NHS has resulted in a debt that we continue to service

The NHS is in danger of collapse as private profiteers bite off more and more of the service.

Letter: Philip Lawrence was no saint

Letter: Communist Party membership

Education update: school and university teachers to strike

Kosovo: declaration of a Nato state

Kosovo’s declaration of independence highlights the growing tensions between Nato, the EU and Russia over Eastern Europe.