Left Democratic Alliance calls strike against gas price hike in Bangladesh
The government raised the price of gas in eight categories, including that of household users, despite persistent opposition from consumer rights groups.
SYRIZA loses to center-right party in Greek polls, KKE retains seats
The center-right conservative New Democracy won 158 seats in the 300-member parliament. SYRIZA, which had gained power in 2015 riding on its anti-austerity stance, seems to have paid the price for going back on that position
Latin American rural organizations conclude VII Congress with call for resistance
Representatives from dozens of organizations met in Havana, Cuba for the VII Congress of the Latin American Coordinator of Rural Organizations
Activists protest militarization of 4th of July by Trump
The heavy police presence and lavish parade on US Independence Day attracted strong reactions from activists and progressives
Thousands mobilize against Macri’s anti-migrant policies in Argentina
The massive demonstration facilitated an opportunity to negotiate with the migration authority on July 3.
Uber, Ola drivers to go on strike in India seeking safety measures and city taxi permit
The drivers are also demanding that the companies cut the amount of commission they charge. The strike will take place in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai on July 9- 10.
Anti-Beijing protesters turn violent on Handover Day
Protesters broke into the Legislative Council and raised the flag of colonized Hong Kong, as the city was in the middle of celebrating the independence day commemoration
At least 44 killed in an attack on a migrant detention center in Libya
Migrants have become the latest victims in the proxy wars between global and regional powers