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U.S. imperialism’s original sin in Afghanistan began in 1979, not on 9/11

September 10, 2021 By Ed Rampell

As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 is observed, we also must pay attention to what led up to it back in 1979.

Canadian Communists warn of Conservative election victory

September 10, 2021 By People’s Voice

“The working class didn’t create this crisis and mustn’t pay for it. This is a capitalist crisis created by the insatiable drive to increase corporate profits,” says party leader Elizabeth Rowley.

Taliban takeover is a win-win for U.S. imperialism

September 9, 2021 By Liz Payne

Natural resource grabbing and political destabilization of the region are the crux of U.S. medium-term ‘game’ in Afghanistan, argues Liz Payne.

Myanmar opposition calls for attacks on military in people’s war against the coup regime

September 8, 2021 By Morning Star

Myanmar's parallel government called for an uprising against the military junta today, urging ethnic groups to “immediately attack” the armed forces.

Nearly 1 million people killed in 20 years of US ‘war on terror’ – report

September 3, 2021 By Steve Sweeney

The U.S. war on terror has killed almost one million people across the world and cost the country some $8 trillion over the past 20 years, according to a new report. The Costs of War Project...