The rest of the world has woken up, but migrants are still sleepwalking into Libya slave markets
This article by Bethan McKernan was published by the Independent (3 December 2017). It draws attention to the existence of the large scale slave trade…
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Provoking North Korea is no way to end the threat of war
Contributed by Ben Wilson North Korea has tasted yet another missile. The world does not want this to happen. Raising the heat threatens war. The…
Gerry Adams calls for Irish veto on Brexit unless Britain provides written guarantee
Contributed from Victoria The Uk and Ireland are facing a showdown over Brexit. The UK retains control over that part of the island known as…
São Paulo’s homeless seize the city
The following is by Jonathan Watts (The Guardian 27 November 2017) and gives a good account of the growing squatter mo0vment in Brazil’s in São Paulo. It…
Russia, China and others boycott U.S. meeting at U.N. on Venezuela
Contributed by Jim Hayes Russia, China, Egypt and Bolivia have boycotted a United States instigated United Nations Security Council meeting, to discuss the political situation…
Video: Massive rally in Barcelona demands freedom for political prisoners
In a massive show of force, Catalans take to the streets of Barcelona on 11 November and demanded the release of arrested and detained…
Video: LA cops plant drugs in black suspect’s wallet
This piece by TOM BOGGIONI (Raw Story 10 November 2017), is a disturbing capture of an incident that looks very much another case of racial…
Saudis move on Lebanon with Israeli support
Contributed by Joe Montero Saudi Arabia’s war of words over Lebanon keeps on building and Israel has jumped in supporting the Saudis. As each day…
Catalan political crisis enters a new phase
Contributed by Joe Montero Since the 7 October unilateral declaration of independence, events have moved fast. The central Spanish government has taken over administration, set…
Catalans declare independence and Rajoy calls regional election
Contributed by Joe Montero The political crisis in Spain’s semi-autonomous Catalonia continues to roll out on in a very predictable way. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano…
