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Daily Round-up | Protests in South Africa to demand freedom for Mumia & other stories
In today’s episode, we look at protests in South Africa demanding freedom for Mumia; 14 dead in boat drowning off Tunisia; US Senate hearing over Ohio train derailment; and Ex-Peru president Castillo’s detention extended by 36 months.
Another Norfolk Southern train came off the tracks just as CEO refused to commit to seven paid sick days
Workers claim that overworking and lack of paid sick leave is causing worker error malfunctions such as train derailments. The rail CEO has refused to act
A week since Ohio disaster, and still no one held accountable for effects of toxins on residents
Ohio residents frustrated after confusing town hall, as more reports of dead animals and illness stream in, and Norfolk Southern comes under increased scrutiny
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
