Westminster court denies Assange’s request to postpone extradition proceedings
Assange’s lawyers sought a delay in proceedings on a US extradition request, citing new developments in the case. The judge, however, refused and said the hearing would begin on February 25, 2020
SDF forces withdraw from Ras al-Ain after US-Turkey deal
The deal between the US and Turkey, signed on October 17, may be short- lived given the differences over its interpretation by the different parties
Over 30,000 teachers, support staff strike in Chicago seeking fairer education system
The major demands of the teachers who are organized under the Chicago Teachers Union are better pay and benefits, fully staffed schools, smaller classrooms and justice for students and families
Chicago teachers demand overhaul of public education system
Over 25,000 teachers and around 7,500 support staff members of the Chicago Public School (CPS) system have gone on strike
Workers’ epic strike has GM reeling
Nearly 50,000 General Motors’ employees have been on strike since over a month now, demanding their rights as workers.
Mauna Kea activists complete three months of blockade
Indigenous activists continue to occupy the main access road and have received massive support from within and outside Hawaii, despite aggressive responses by the government
Turkish advance continues amid US sanctions
The Turkish move on the border down of Manbij has raised the possibility of a direct confrontation with Syrian forces. Over 160,000 people have been displaced so far
How Boeing and the US FAA’s negligence caused two fatal plane crashes
A recently released report by an international panel of aviation regulators highlighted how the Federal Aviation Administration failed to effectively analyze the new Boeing 737 model, the MAX 8.
US and China arrive at truce in trade war but concerns remain
US president Donald Trump and Chinese vice-premier Liu He reached an agreement on October 11 whereby the former agreed to not implement tariffs while the latter promised to increase agricultural imports
Hearings begin on petitions against Trump’s permit for Keystone XL pipeline
The presidential permit was issue earlier this year after a district court in Montana ruled against an earlier permit for the project which has grave environmental implications
As workers’ strike enters fifth week, will General Motors yield?
The strike by over 48,000 employees led by the United Auto Workers entered its 28th day on October 13. While the company has made offers regarding pay hikes and permanent jobs, the closure of four plants remains a sticking point
As US troops withdraw, what’s in store for Syria?
With the Kurds left without allies, what are their options now? And what is the plan of action of the US? Watch to find out.
