The heavy police presence was deployed to provide security for the event, which had initially been banned by the Paris Prefecture on Thursday morning. After negotiations with labor unions, however, the Ministry of Interior agreed to allow the protest to take place, but tightened its intended route to some 1.6km, setting off from the historic […]
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Thousands protest anti-labor reform in Paris as Hollande vows ‘to go all the way’ (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
‘People before profits!’ Thousands rally against TTIP, US corporate rule, GMO & wars in Rome (VIDEO)
Demonstrators gathered in Rome’s San Giovanni Square holding up anti-TTIP banners reading, “American chicken filled with hormones on our tables? Stop TTIP,”“People before profits,” and “Free circulation? Not capital, but people,” while chanting slogans denouncing the treaty. Protesters believe the treaty will lead to a deterioration in agricultural practices, as well as quality of work […]
Russia kills 60 militants in Deir ez-Zor, where ISIS massacred hundreds of civilians
“The Russian Su-34 bombers have struck terrorist strongholds near the village of Bagilya in the Deir ez-Zor province where Islamic State [IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) have recently executed 300 civilian from the local population for the sake of intimidation,” Defense Ministry spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov said. Over the weekend, Islamic State jihadists have reportedly slaughtered up […]