Colombian national strike enters a third week
The national strike in Colombia continues to grow in numbers and in strength while the state responds with repression and persecution
US bills step on China’s turf, disrupt trade negotiations
Two bills have been passed in the US, seeking a constant review of the internal political situation within China. US interference in Chinese domestic affairs is expected to derail trade negotiations between the two countries
40 more Palestinian prisoners go on hunger strike
The inmates of Ashkelon jail went on hunger strike against the destruction of their property by prison authorities and the desecration of copies of the Quran
For Sami Abu Diak’s family, death does not mark an end to Israeli oppression
The family of Sami Abu Diak who died of cancer in an Israeli jail last month is running from pillar to post to receive his body for burial. The family home was also raided by Israeli security forces on December 2
Thousands of Venezuelans march in rejection of TIAR
Venezuelans carried out a massive mobilization against the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR) meeting being held in Colombia with the intent of discussing sanctions against Venezuela
Ban on Ukrainian newspaper is the latest attack on communism in eastern Europe
An appeals court in Ukraine upheld the ban on the Rabochaya Gazeta. The communist purge initiated by former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko has continued in the country under Volodymyr Zelensky
Massive protests across Greece in defense of social security
There is a strong demand for repealing the social security reforms proposed by the New Democracy (ND)-led government in the country. The reforms encourage privatization across sectors
For Amazon workers, Cyber Monday is no cause for celebration
Workers at a number of Amazon’s facilities protested during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. According to Amazon’s own data, injuries at some of the company’s warehouses exceed those in “hazardous” occupations