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27th Student demonstration turns violent

Three days after the law 78 was implemented students keep defying the new decree by taking the streets. Police forces declared the demonstration...

by David Vilder in Canada on 21/05/2012

Politics

Ethnic groups force shutdown in Nepal

Normal life across the country Nepal was brought to a virtual standstill on the first day of the three-day general strike called by various ethnic...

by Sunil Sharma in Nepal on 20/05/2012

Politics

'Mass hunger strike' by the 18-party opposition alliance

A seven-hour hunger strike of the 18-party opposition alliance begins, demanding withdrawal of cases against top leaders, new elections under a non-...

by firoz ahmed in Bangladesh on 20/05/2012

BREAKING NEWS

21/05/2012 - 27th Student demonstration turns violent - Canada - Three days after the law 78 was...
20/05/2012 - Ethnic groups force shutdown in Nepal - Nepal - Normal life across the country Nepal...
20/05/2012 - FNJ protests attack on media by strike enforcers - Kathmandu - Nepal - The Federation of Nepali Journanists...
20/05/2012 - 'Mass hunger strike' by the 18-party opposition alliance - Bangladesh - A seven-hour hunger strike of the 18-...
20/05/2012 - Press vehicles vandalised as shutdown strike gets out of control - Nepal - Protestors have vandalised press...
18/05/2012 - Peaceful rally calls for autonomous Rana Tharu state - Nepal - Thousands rally and march in a...
18/05/2012 - RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital - Nepal - Normal life has been partially affected...
18/05/2012 - RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital - Nepal - Normal life has been partially affected...
17/05/2012 - Joint Struggle Committee enforce Nepal Bandh - Kathmandu - Nepal - The “Nepal bandh” (shutdown strike)...
17/05/2012 - BNP leader Khokon detained, Mayor Minu hurt during Dhaka strike - Bangladesh - Bangladesh National Party central...

Latest News

27th Student demonstration turns violent

Politics

27th Student demonstration turns violent

Three days after the law 78 was implemented students keep defying the new decree by taking the streets. Police forces declared the demonstration illegal as soon as it started, and soon ...
by David Vilder, on 21st of May 2012
Protest in solidarity with detainees on hunger strike - Cairo

Politics

Protest in solidarity with detainees on hunger strike -...

A protest and in solidarity with the hunger striking detainees from the events of the Abbasia.
by Nameer Galal, on 20th of May 2012
Ethnic groups force shutdown in Nepal

Politics

Ethnic groups force shutdown in Nepal

Normal life across the country Nepal was brought to a virtual standstill on the first day of the three-day general strike called by various ethnic groups demanding ethnicity-based feder...
by Sunil Sharma, on 20th of May 2012
Three-day strike against 11 state proposal begins - Nepal

Politics

Three-day strike against 11 state proposal begins - Nep...

Conflict ensues during a three-day general strike against the new constitutional proposal to divide Nepal into 11 federal states, a proposal supported by the Rana Tharu people.
by asef Khan, on 20th of May 2012
FNJ protests attack on media by strike enforcers - Kathmandu

Politics

FNJ protests attack on media by strike enforcers - Kath...

The Federation of Nepali Journanists has holds a rally condemning the attack on media by the enforcers of a shutdown strike organized by the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 20th of May 2012
'Mass hunger strike' by the 18-party opposition alliance

Politics

'Mass hunger strike' by the 18-party opposition allianc...

A seven-hour hunger strike of the 18-party opposition alliance begins, demanding withdrawal of cases against top leaders, new elections under a non-partisan government, and return of mi...
by firoz ahmed, on 20th of May 2012
Press vehicles vandalised as shutdown strike gets out of control

Politics

Press vehicles vandalised as shutdown strike gets out o...

Protestors have vandalised press vehicles while enforcing a nationwide bandh (shutdown strike) despite instructions of bandh organiser's head not to disrupt the operation of the ve...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 20th of May 2012
Anti-NATO demonstration outside London's US embassy

Politics

Anti-NATO demonstration outside London's US embassy

A demonstration timed to coincide with the NATO summit taking place in Chicago is held outside the US embassy in London. It's attended by about 200 activists representing a number ...
by Paul Davey, on 19th of May 2012
Jordan beats Sri Lanka in Nakba Championship - Jerusalem

Sports

Jordan beats Sri Lanka in Nakba Championship - Jerusale...

The Jordanian and Sri Lankan national football teams face off in the West Bank for the Nakba Championship at the Faisal Al-Husseini Stadium Balram. Jordan beat Sri Lanka with a 2-0 win.
by Mahmoud illean, on 18th of May 2012
Students strike in Montreal against tuition price hike

Society

Students strike in Montreal against tuition price hike

The 14 week student strike in Montreal against an increase in tuition fees continues. Quebec's provincial government is expected vote on emergency legislation, which will shutdown ...
by dona bozzi, on 17th of May 2012
Peaceful rally calls for autonomous Rana Tharu state

Politics

Peaceful rally calls for autonomous Rana Tharu state

Thousands rally and march in a demonstration organized by Rana Tharu Society, demanding the creation of a separate autonomous state for Rana Tharu.
by asef Khan, on 18th of May 2012
RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital

Politics

RPP - Nepal's bandh leaves partial impact in capital

Normal life has been partially affected in the capital Kathmandu and some other parts of the due to Nepal bandh (nationwide shutdown) called by Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nep...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 18th of May 2012
Laura G.R. Released after 23 days prison

Politics

Laura G.R. Released after 23 days prison

Laura G.R., A union militant, was detained 23 days ago after burning a box filled of fake money in front of the Bolsa de Barcelona during the last general strike. At 5 p.M. she was rele...
by Lino De Vallier, on 17th of May 2012
Boycott Workfare protesters stage Brixton leaving party for A4S

Politics

Boycott Workfare protesters stage Brixton leaving party...

A dozen or so protesters from the group Boycott Workfare staged a luchtime demonstration outside A4S' Brixton offices in London. The Group is celebrating the departure of CEO Emma ...
by Paul Davey, on 17th of May 2012
Joint Struggle Committee enforce Nepal Bandh - Kathmandu

Politics

Joint Struggle Committee enforce Nepal Bandh - Kathmand...

The “Nepal bandh” (shutdown strike) enforced by the Joint Struggle Committee (which comprises organisations representing Bahun, Chhetris and Dalits) once again has adversely affected no...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 17th of May 2012
BNP leader Khokon detained, Mayor Minu hurt during Dhaka strike

Politics

BNP leader Khokon detained, Mayor Minu hurt during Dhak...

Bangladesh National Party central leader Khairul Kabir Khokon was detained and former Rajshahi city corporation mayor Mizanur Rahman Minu sustained minor injuries in the capital during ...
by firoz ahmed, on 17th of May 2012
CGT Union demonstrates in Barcelona asking for Laura's freedom

Politics

CGT Union demonstrates in Barcelona asking for Laura's ...

CGT Union demonstrates in Barcelona asking for Laura's freedom, Laura is a member of CGT who was arrested after the 29M General Strike.
by Shooting Serveis Fotografics Press Agency, on 17th of May 2012
Palestinian doctors attend to wounded after Israeli Air Strike

Politics

Palestinian doctors attend to wounded after Israeli Air...

Palestinian doctors attended the wounded in a hospital, in the wake of an Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which injured seven people. The Israeli army maintained they restricted ...
by Majdi Fathi, on 16th of May 2012
Kathmandhu hit by further transport strikes

Politics

Kathmandhu hit by further transport strikes

Academic institutions and business hubs closed and traffic was light owing to a strike announced to maintain national integrity and inter-ethnic harmony, and pressing for the recognitio...
by Kumar Shrestha, on 17th of May 2012
Swindon GWH Carillio Hospital Workers and GMB Public Meeting underway

Our World

Swindon GWH Carillio Hospital Workers and GMB Public Me...

Several speakers addressed the GMB GWH Hospital Carillion Workers Public Meeting in support of the Swindon strikers and strike being held by the Swindon hospital workers.
by Pete Dewhirst, on 16th of May 2012

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