US to keep 200 ‘peacekeeping’ troops in Syria, despite planned withdrawal
The decision to maintain some military presence in Syria is seen as a move aimed at protecting Kurdish groups aligned with the United States and a possible establishment of “safe zones” along the country’s northern border with Turkey.
Thousands of Argentine women march for legal, safe and free abortion
The National Campaign for the Right to Legal, Safe and free abortion called for demonstrations across Argentina to demand the government to address the bill for Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy again this year
Oakland teachers strike for higher wages and smaller classrooms
Apart from living wages and smaller classrooms, the members of Oakland Education Association (OEA), are also demanding more support staff and increased overview of chartered schools
Egypt executes nine for top official’s assassination
The accused were hanged despite the appeals by international human rights groups for a stay on the executions, and condemnations over the death sentences given under questionable circumstances
West Virginia teachers end strike as Senate votes to postpone the controversial bill on education
The controversial bill, named SB: 451, was set to introduce charter schools in West Virginia for the first time, in a bid to privatize education
Turkish government seeks life sentences for 2013 Gezi Park protesters
Chief public prosecutor charged 16 accused, many of whom are in pre-trial detention, for participation in the protests and the alleged coup attempt of 2016
UK digital committee report slams Facebook
The report states that the social media company has repeatedly breached privacy and competition laws, and also directs the parliament to impose statutory regulations on social media platforms
Thousands march in India against Modi government’s anti-student education policies
Students from across India affiliated to various communist organisations marched to the Indian parliament demanding education policies that ensure accessibility and quality education for all. For more on the student march: 5,000 students march in India against education policies of Modi government