The unions had planned to hold a rally in Yeouido, western Seoul, but they decided to gather at a new location after police attempted to block them from going to Yeouido by erecting barriers. “We have gathered here to protect the lives and safe employment of workers,” KCTU chief Yang …
Read More »I saw up close how Rumsfeld deliberately caused the deaths of US troops for personal gain. He deserves a special place in hell
While I never met Donald Rumsfeld in person, our paths crossed indirectly on several occasions. What I learnt from these experiences hardened my heart toward a man who caused so much harm based on actions that placed ambition over integrity. In the days following my September 3, 1998, testimony before …
Read More »India registers fewer than 1,000 coronavirus deaths for the first time amid second wave of Covid-19
Some 46,148 new coronavirus infections and 979 deaths had been registered as of Monday, the latter representing the lowest figure registered in the country in recent weeks, after it was hit by a major new wave of infections. The wave began in late March, skyrocketed though April, and peaked in …
Read More »The silence on Canada’s indigenous deaths shame shows there are double standards on global human rights
Yesterday 751 graves were found at a residential school in Canada, adding to a growing national scandal following the discovery of 215 bodies at a school several weeks ago. The findings reveal a darker side of Canada’s history, one the world has known little about. Over a lengthy period of …
Read More »Brazilians protest Bolsonaro’s rule as country hits 500,000 coronavirus deaths (VIDEO)
The protests took place across most of the major Brazilian cities, including the country’s capital, Brasilia, on Saturday. The largest rally took place in Sao Paulo, home to over 12.3 million people and the most populous city in the country. The activists hit the city’s downtown, condemning the government’s overall …
Read More »Trudeau’s regret over children’s deaths does nothing to address the issues faced by Canada’s indigenous people
Since the horrifying news broke this week that the bodies of 215 children have been found at Kamloops Residential School in the Canadian province of British Columbia, there have been increasing calls for ‘greater accountability’ and a nationwide search for more graves. Between 1831 and 1996, more than 150,000 indigenous …
Read More »UK reports ZERO Covid-19 deaths for first time in pandemic, but infections still creep up amid lockdown easing
The last time there were no fatalities from the virus in the UK was March 7, 2020, before the four nations entered lockdowns to control the spread of infection. The positive news comes amid an uptick in Covid-19 cases, with a further 3,165 reported on Tuesday. The UK’s virus incidence …
Read More »More than 80% of Brits want BOYCOTT of Qatar World Cup over migrant deaths, survey says as Gulf state faces familiar cancel calls
With just over 18 months to go until the World Cup kicks off in a unique winter edition in the Middle East, organizers FIFA and hosts Qatar have come under renewed scrutiny for the country’s human rights record. According to a report in the Guardian in February, more than 6,500 migrant …
Read More »Synagogue bleachers COLLAPSE in Israeli settlement, resulting in deaths and injuries (VIDEO)
Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency service, has reported that around 54 people were injured, with some becoming trapped under the rubble after the collapse. Of the dozens injured, five are in serious condition, and Fire and Rescue Services Commissioner Brig. Gen. Dedi Simchi has reported there are deaths at the …
Read More »As it happened: Russia mourns deaths of seven children & two staff slain in bloody Kazan school shooting by teen gunman (PHOTOS)
Rustam Minnikhanov, the president of the majority Muslim Russian region of Tatarstan, of which Kazan is the capital, has declared Wednesday to be a day of mourning in honor of those who lost their lives. Riot police officers work at the scene of a shooting at Gymnasium No. 175 in …
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