Labor a big part of protests in 77 Turkish cities
The Istanbul Gezi Park protests have been coordinated by a broad coalition called "Taksim Solidarity," which is composed of 117 different constituent groups, including trade unions.
Trade unions join Turkey protests
Turkish trade unionists have piled into anti-government protests, marching into Istanbul's Taksim Square banging drums and waving banners.
Indigenous protesters killed in Guatemala
The protesters were met by elements of the armed forces and the National Civil Police, who, evidently ordered to disperse them, opened fire, resulting in the deaths and injuries.
Quebec students continue strike vs. tuition hike
Student leaders vowed to continue their campaign of peaceful protest, dubbed by some as the "Maple Spring."
Rally counters far right in Denmark
Five thousand people rallied in support of tolerance and diversity in Aarhus, Denmark, on March 31.
Eurozone chiefs rage at Greek PM, global unions demand Robin Hood tax
The Greek people and eurozone leaders both seem to be furious at Greece Prime Minister George Papandreou's referendum announcement.
Chilean communists take a hit as protests mount
A group of 50 self proclaimed, "rebel students" on September 12 attacked the Santiago offices of the Chilean Communist Party's (CP) Central Committee.
French nuclear site rocked by explosion
On September 12, an explosion at Marcoule, a nuclear facility in southern France, killed one person and injured four.
Justice Department cites abuses by police in Puerto Rico
A new U.S. Department of Justice report sharply criticizes the Puerto Rican Police Department for brutality, racism, corruption and violations of constitutional rights.
Egyptian workers form independent union coalition
Egyptian workers, suppressed by a government-sponsored and government-run labor federation, have broken away to form their own independent unions and federation and join the popular protests against President Hosni Mubarak's dictatorial rule.
