Iranian union leader talks sanctions, war, and struggle
He talks about the challenges and struggles of Iranian workers and the likely effects of the nuclear deal on the economy.
Iran elections: disqualifying candidates, arresting unionists
In the Iran parliamentary election held February 26, progressive Iranians and trade unionists got little reprieve from the repressive theocratic state in the run-up to the vote.
Colombian professor, jailed for his ideas, begins hunger strike
Miguel Ángel Beltrán, a sociology professor at Colombia's National University, is being held in maximum security at a prison in Bogota.
Respect for human rights is best weapon against terrorism
As long as social and economic problems remain unresolved, and youth unemployment remains high, measures solely based on security are doomed to fail.
Today in history: How will you celebrate Zamenhof (aka Esperanto) Day?
Esperanto Day is celebrated each year on December 15, the birthday of Ludwik Lejzer Zamenhof, creator of the most successful constructed language in the world.
Ultra-right makes worrisome advances in French regional elections
In France, as in other European countries, the most common interpretation of the right's surge is hostility toward immigrants, refugees and foreigners in general.
Mexico's Morena political party sets course for 2018
Morena concluded its second congress by reaffirming their goal: a peaceful democratic transformation of Mexico and victory in the Presidential and Congressional elections in 2018
At Paris Trade Union Forum: A call to ban fracking worldwide
Over 40 percent of natural gas comes from shale gas, which is such a driver for climate change because of methane -- 120 times more powerful than carbon.
Today in history: It's Persons with Disabilities Day
The theme for 2015 is: Inclusion matters: access and empowerment of people of all abilities
COP 21's Climate Generations is a magnet for young environmentalists
Countless young activists have flocked to France's capital to take part in what is shaping up to become a monumental and global environmental event.
