The United States Parole Commission has announced that Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard will be released in November. Pollard is a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer … Jonathan Pollard, Convicted of Spying for Israel, to Be Freed in Nov.Read more
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Greenpeace Activists Occupy Russian Oil Rig in Arctic
Six activists with the environmentalist group Greenpeace have occupied a Russian oil rig to protest drilling in the Arctic. The rig belongs to the Russian … Greenpeace Activists Occupy Russian Oil Rig in ArcticRead more
Posted inDemocracy / Japan / News
Former PM Joins Protests to Save Pacifist Constitution
In Japan, former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama has taken part in protests aimed at stopping the government from rewriting Japan’s pacifist constitution. Murayama, who is … Former PM Joins Protests to Save Pacifist ConstitutionRead more
Posted inDictatorship / News / Terrorism / Torture / USA Empire
Judge Charges 10 Former Officers in 1973 Murder of Víctor Jara
In Chile, a judge has charged 10 former military officers in the 1973 murder of the beloved singer and political activist Víctor Jara. A member … Judge Charges 10 Former Officers in 1973 Murder of Víctor JaraRead more
Posted inEconomics / Greece / News / Politics
Greece Parliament Approves More Austerity Measures amid Protests
Greece Parliament has approved a second round of austerity measures, which have been demanded by European creditors as a condition of the country’s bailout. On … Greece Parliament Approves More Austerity Measures amid ProtestsRead more
Posted inEconomics / News / Worker
More Than 1,000 Airport Workers Set to Strike for $15 an Hour
In New York, more than 1,000 subcontracted airport workers at JFK and La Guardia airports are going on strike today. The workers are protesting harassment … More Than 1,000 Airport Workers Set to Strike for $15 an HourRead more
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Oldest Neanderthal DNA Sample Extracted in Italy
The oldest samples of Neanderthal DNA have been extracted from remains embedded in a cave in southern Italy, confirming that the so-called Altamura Man was … Oldest Neanderthal DNA Sample Extracted in ItalyRead more
Posted inNews / Pollution
Judge Rules TVA Liable for 2008 Coal Ash Spill
A federal judge has ruled the Tennessee Valley Authority is liable for a massive coal ash spill that polluted surrounding areas in 2008. The Kingston … Judge Rules TVA Liable for 2008 Coal Ash SpillRead more
Posted inNews / Racism / Social / USA Empire
KKK and New Black Panther Party Hold Opposing Rallies
In South Carolina, thousands of people flooded the state House in Columbia as the New Black Panther Party and the Ku Klux Klan held two … KKK and New Black Panther Party Hold Opposing RalliesRead more
Posted inAfrica / Dictatorship / News / USA Empire
Former Chad Dictator, Called “Africa’s Pinochet,” on Trial in Senegal
the trial of the former dictator of Chad has begun in Senegal. Hissène Habré is a former U.S. ally who has been described as “Africa’s … Former Chad Dictator, Called “Africa’s Pinochet,” on Trial in SenegalRead more