Israeli forces injure 95 Palestinians during Great March of Return protests
The injured include 43 children, 1 woman, 2 paramedics and 1 journalist. Friday was the 80th week of the protests along the Gaza-Israel border.
Striking Chicago teachers refused to give in, condemn mayor’s austerity budget
The strike by teachers and support staff of Chicago Public Schools entered its second week. While the city administration has made certain concessions, it has been unwilling to accept key demands, especially on hiring more support staff
Mass protests in Lebanon enter second week
A general strike called for by trade unions in the country entered its fourth day on October 24. All the major financial, commercial and educational institutions have been closed
Beaten and bewildered, Boris pushes for another election
Following yet another defeat in parliament on October 22, Boris Johnson has said he will wait for the EU decision on the extension of the Brexit deadline. He is also contemplating calling fresh elections
Progressive groups in Ukraine condemn PM’s participation in neo-Nazi rally
Prime minister Oleksiy Honcharuk attended an event organized by a member of the C-14 group which was headlined by the neo-Nazi band Sokyra Peruna
Over 30,000 teachers, support staff strike in Chicago seeking fairer education system
The major demands of the teachers who are organized under the Chicago Teachers Union are better pay and benefits, fully staffed schools, smaller classrooms and justice for students and families
What is at stake in Bolivia’s presidential election?
Bolivia’s citizens will vote for their president and legislators on October 20.
British parliament begins session on Brexit deal
The Boris Johnson government requires the support of 321 MPs to pass the deal but is struggling to get the required support. If the deal is rejected, an extension of the Brexit deadline will be sought