A group of Palestinian activists are calling for boycott of Facebook after it recently deleted numerous posts and personal accounts, and suspended the work of … Palestinian activists call for boycotting Facebook over censorshipRead more
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“Iraq and Libya was Real Barbarism” Russia Fires Back at US
In an almost surreal nod to the Cold War-era, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova rebuked United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power’s description of Russian attacks … “Iraq and Libya was Real Barbarism” Russia Fires Back at USRead more
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U.S. Agrees to Give Israel $38 Billion in Military Aid over 10 Years
The United States and Israel have agreed upon a new military aid package of $38 billion over 10 years. It is the largest military funding … U.S. Agrees to Give Israel $38 Billion in Military Aid over 10 YearsRead more
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20+ Water Protectors Arrested Resisting Dakota Access Construction
In North Dakota, more than 20 people were arrested Tuesday blocking construction of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline, which has faced months of resistance … 20+ Water Protectors Arrested Resisting Dakota Access ConstructionRead more
Posted inBank / Brazil / News / Strike
60,000 Brazil Bank Workers Strike Against Temer’s Labor Reforms
More Brazilian bank workers have joined the strike against the labor reforms by the imposed government of Michel Temer, after 17 days of national strike … 60,000 Brazil Bank Workers Strike Against Temer’s Labor ReformsRead more
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Colin Kaepernick’s Protest Against Police Brutality Spreads
NFL 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his teammate Eric Reid knelt during the national anthem during the first game of the season against the Los … Colin Kaepernick’s Protest Against Police Brutality SpreadsRead more
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Chile Marks 43rd Anniversary of September 11 Coup d’État
In Chile’s capital Santiago, thousands marched to the city’s main cemetery on Sunday to mourn victims of the former dictatorship. On September 11, 1973, democratically … Chile Marks 43rd Anniversary of September 11 Coup d’ÉtatRead more
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Anti-Pipeline Solidarity Actions Swell Across the U.S.
Protests against the Dakota Access pipeline continue to grow nationwide. In Denver, hundreds marched Thursday evening in a protest in solidarity with the Standing Rock … Anti-Pipeline Solidarity Actions Swell Across the U.S.Read more
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Oklahoma Officials Order Fracking Disposal Wells Closed After Earthquake
In Oklahoma, state regulators have ordered oil and gas companies to shut down nearly 40 toxic wastewater disposal wells, after a massive 5.6-magnitude earthquake Saturday … Oklahoma Officials Order Fracking Disposal Wells Closed After EarthquakeRead more
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Obama Pledges $90 Million to Clear Unexploded U.S. Bombs in Laos
After Obama’s trip to China, he became the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos, where he has pledged $90 million to help clear Laos … Obama Pledges $90 Million to Clear Unexploded U.S. Bombs in LaosRead more