Israeli Naval Forces Open Fire at Gazan Fishermen

September 23, 2016

Israeli naval forces opened fire at Palestinian fishing boats off the coast of the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday morning, local sources said. (more…)

US Wants to Distract Attention from Coalition Strike on Syrian Troops – Lavrov

September 26, 2016

The US and its Western partners are trying to steer the world’s attention away from their airstrikes on the Syrian Army by accusing Russia of attacking a UN humanitarian convoy outside Aleppo, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Russian television. (more…)

Police Attack Demonstration Ahead of 2nd Ayotzinapa Anniversary

September 26 2016

Ahead of the second anniversary of the disappearance of the 43 Ayotzinapa students, security forces cracked down on protesters commemorating the students in Guerrero’s state capital of Chilpancingo on Sunday, physically assaulting and detaining some of those involved in the march.  (more…)

On Solidarity with Standing Rock, Executive Clemency and the International Indigenous Struggle

By Leonard Peltier on September 16, 2016

Greeting Sisters and Brothers:

us-peltierI have been asked to write a SOLIDARITY statement to everyone about the Camp of the Sacred Stones on Standing Rock. Thank you for this great honor. (more…)

New Global Solidarity Campaign against Terrorism and the Blockade of Cuba

Havana event discusses the crimes and extremist actions organized from the U.S. which have cost over 5,000 Cuban lives

By Nuria Barbosa León on September 23, 2016

Sons and daughters of the victims of the terrorist bombing of a Cuban airliner in 1976. Photo: Bill Hackwell

Sons and daughters of the victims of the terrorist bombing of a Cuban airliner in 1976. Photo: Bill Hackwell

“Cuba condemns all forms of terrorism” stated Kenia Serrano Puig, president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), speaking to Granma International, (more…)

From the Raised Fist to the Bended Knee

Colin Kaepernick’s protest is part of a long history of black athletes taking politics to the field.

By Danny Katch & Dave Zirin on September 23, 2016

Oakland, CA - new wall mural shows support for Colin Kaepernick and his protest against police brutality. Photo: Bill Hackwell

Oakland, CA – new wall mural shows support for Colin Kaepernick and his protest against police brutality. Photo: Bill Hackwell

Why did this protest appear now? How does it compare to sports protests of the past? And should we expect to hear more of sports players’ political views? Danny Katch talked to Dave Zirin, a sports columnist for the Nation and the author of Game Over: (more…)

15 Presidents Will Witness Signing of Colombia Peace Deal

September 25, 2016

Over a dozen presidents have confirmed that they will be attending the signing of the peace agreement between the government of Juan Manuel Santos and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia on Monday in the Caribbean city of Cartagena. (more…)

Statement of the Network of Intellectual, Artists and Social Movement, In Defense of Humanity for Peace in Colombia

September 23, 2016

colombiaAll the men and women in Our America who have dedicated their lives and efforts to end the civil injustice, exploitation, violence and marginalization that generations after generations (more…)

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