’The Struggle for Health’: 38 years later, the book remains as relevant as ever
Tinashe Njanji from PHM South Africa and Wim De Ceakulaire, co-editor of the second edition of “The Struggle for Health” discuss the legacy of the iconic book by renowned health activist David Sanders
Three Tamil political prisoners freed in Sri Lanka after 14 years of incarceration
The three were arrested under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in May 2009. Their release comes after the court ruled that witness statements in the case could not prove their involvement in conspiracy against the state
Protests against pension reform rage across France
Talks between the government and trade unionists on Wednesday failed after the government refused to roll back the controversial reforms that will increase the retirement age in France
Finland becomes 31st NATO member, Russia warns of escalation
Despite Russia raising its national security concerns, the Cold War-era, US-led military alliance has consistently expanded around its borders since 1990
India’s workers and farmers march into New Delhi against anti-people policies of Modi government
Tens of thousands of workers, farmers and agricultural workers marched into New Delhi against the anti-people policies of the Narendra Modi government. They are calling for policies to control inflation and the scrapping of labor laws, among other demands
Iran, Saudi Arabia seal deal to restore ties, reopen embassies
The announcement came during a meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries in Beijing, less than a month after the historic China-brokered agreement to restore bilateral relations was announced
Israeli aggression continues for the third day at Al-Aqsa compound
Israel has been carrying out attacks inside the Al-Aqsa mosque compound during Ramadan for the last couple of years. Also known as Haram al-Sharif, the mosque inside occupied East Jerusalem is considered the third holiest site in Islam
Rights groups urge UN to refrain from adopting skewed definition of anti-Semitism
In a letter, rights groups expressed concern that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition has been used to muzzle criticism of Israel and advocacy of Palestinian rights by equating them with anti-Semitism