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Farmers’ Protest Brings Brussels’ EU Quarter to a Standstill

Farmers’ Protest Brings Brussels’ EU Quarter to a Standstill

Thousands of Belgian farmers brought traffic in Brussels to a standstill on Friday as they protested the Flemish regional government's plans to limit nitrogen emissions from agriculture. Thousands of tractors and other agricultural vehicles blocked roads leading into the capital city, while prote...

US: Alleged 'Slavery Wages' Prompt Hunger Strike at ICE Detention Facilities

US: Alleged 'Slavery Wages' Prompt Hunger Strike at ICE Detention Facilities

Around 45 detainees at two detention facilities run by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in California – the Mesa Verde and the Golden State Annex – are on a weeks-long hunger strike for alleged inhumane treatment....

US Labor Strikes Increased Almost 50% Between 2021 and 2022

US Labor Strikes Increased Almost 50% Between 2021 and 2022

According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Wednesday, nearly 50% more US workers were involved in strikes in 2022 than in the previous year — 120.6K up from 80.7K in 2021....

At Least 20 Killed in Somaliland Clashes

At Least 20 Killed in Somaliland Clashes

At least 20 people have reportedly been killed and dozens injured in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland as anti-government protesters and security forces have clashed for more than a week, with Somaliland officials appealing to demonstrators to stop protesting and engage in negotiations....

Germany: More than 2.3K Flights Cancelled Due to Strikes

Germany: More than 2.3K Flights Cancelled Due to Strikes

On Friday, more than 2.3k flights were canceled as aircraft were grounded at seven major German airports after ground crew workers staged a walkout. The strike comes as unions Verdi and the Civil Service Association demand a 10.5% increase in pay for workers....

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Storm Govt Office; At Least 5 Dead

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Militants Storm Govt Office; At Least 5 Dead

On Sunday, at least five civilians were killed and 16 others injured when fighters from the al-Shabaab militant group stormed a regional government office in the capital Mogadishu, the Somali Information Ministry said....

UK Sees Greatest Number of Strikes Since 2011 in October

UK Sees Greatest Number of Strikes Since 2011 in October

The UK — hit by widespread industrial action this year as workers walk out over pay and conditions — recorded a total of 417k working days lost due to labor disputes in October, the highest figure since November 2011....