Ahead of nuclear deal meeting in Vienna, Iran calls for lifting of all US sanctions
Iranian officials said that there were no plans for meetings with US officials “directly or indirectly.” They also rejected any step-by-step proposal for the restoration of the deal, calling for the immediate withdrawal of sanctions
Bahrainis continue protests demanding release of prisoners amid COVID-19 pandemic
Protests took place for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday demanding the release of prisoners from overcrowded jails. Protesters also condemned the blackout of news regarding the number of COVID-19 cases in the facilities
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Nationwide protest by Amazon workers In Italy
The strike by Amazon workers and drivers in Italy on March 22 was historic in the coming together of those employed by the corporate and third-party companies. Giuliano Granato talks about the context of the strike
Labor groups and activists decry continued raids and arrests in the Philippines
Social movements and community organizations are coming together to raise their voice against the continued violence and bloodshed inflicted on activists in the Philippines
Iraq faces second wave of COVID-19 infections amid slow vaccination rates
The country started vaccination only in March when it received over 50,000 doses of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine. It received 336,000 doses of Oxford AstraZeneca under COVAX initiative on March 25 after much delay
‘Kill the Bill’ protests continue across UK against Tory police bill
Provisions in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill proposed in the UK parliament will give the police more discretionary powers to control protests and public gatherings
Amazon workers in Germany strike for binding collective agreements
Workers of six Amazon warehouses in Germany went on a 4 day strike demanding an increase in wages and to recognize binding collective agreements for the retail sector