Democratic Party retains seat in Italian by-polls, Communists regain ground
The recent electoral trends show that the winning streak of the Italian right-wing led by Matteo Salvini of the League has been checked, at least temporarily
Amazon reverses discriminatory policy after massive outcry, offers free delivery in Palestine
Amazon had been offering free delivery only to the illegal Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, or if Palestinians, while placing an order, chose ‘Israel’ as their country of location
Protest marches held in several countries against state persecution of Polish communists
Marches to the embassies and consulates of Poland were held in several countries in solidarity with the Polish communists on March 3. The conservative government of the country has made several attempts to persecute the party and its publication Brzask.
Hate speech case filed against leaders of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement in Pakistan
A prominent figure of the PTM and a member of the national assembly, Ali Wazir was arrested last year after being accused of participating in an attack on an army check post in North Waziristan. Authorities in Pakistan have been accused of cracking down on the workers and leaders of the movement fighting for Pashtun rights
Massive anti-fascist demonstration against Islamophobic rally in Germany
The Islamophobic rally was organized by the far-right PEGIDA group while a broad section of anti-fascist groups mobilized against them
Israel steps up its destruction of Palestinian homes and agricultural lands in occupied territories
The Israeli military and other authorities are demolishing Palestinian-owned homes and levelling their lands in multiple cities and villages across the occupied territories, citing lack of Israeli construction permits
Super Tuesday marks set-back in Bernie Sanders’ chances for a nomination
Progressive candidate Bernie Sanders has lost the delegates lead he had so far held over the other candidates. After the results, Biden took the lead by over 70 delegate votes
Israel set for more political uncertainty as elections yield inconclusive results
The Likud-led coalition has once again won 58 seats, three short of a majority. However, the number of seats won by various parties makes the formation of government unlikely