Belarusian communists slam pro-EU and anti-Russian paid propaganda ahead of polls
Paid websites and social media handles have been found to be spreading pro-EU and anti-Russian propaganda under the garb of ‘democratizing’ Belarus.
Trade unions in Denmark say no to EU-driven Budget Act
The Budget Act, passed in 2012, imposes strict fiscal regulations, including ceilings on spending at the central, regional and municipal levels
Monaco trade unions denounce job cuts at Lancaster Cosmetic House
A strike was called by the Union of Monaco Trade Unions on November 6, against the restructuring plan announced by the management of the company
Police violence and water cannons fail to dampen JNU students’ spirit against fee hike
With the slogan, ‘No Convocation without Affordable Education’, the students demanded the withdrawal of a draft hostel manual, which imposes a 1000 per cent fee hike.
Evo Morales resigns after Bolivian army backs right-wing coup
Bolivian president Evo Morales resigned after the army backed a right-wing coup amid an atmosphere of violence and intimidation by the opposition. Vice-president Alvaro Garcia Linera also resigned
Telangana government attempts to repress transport workers’ protest
On November 9, protesting workers were denied permission to assemble in Telangana state capital Hyderabad. Heavy police force and tear gas canisters were used to curb the protest, injuring several workers
We Stand Against the Coup in Bolivia (statement from Noam Chomsky and Vijay Prashad)
Noam Chomsky and Vijay Prashad denounce the escalation of the coup attempt against democratically elected President Evo Morales
Cuba wins again in UN vote against illegal economic blockade
Only the United States, Israel and Brazil voted against the UN resolution condemning the US’ blockade against Cuba