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Hundreds of Palestinians held by Israel launch hunger strike

April 18, 2017 By Mohammed Daraghmeh

"This massive strike sends a strong message to the Israelis, after 50 years of occupation, suppression and oppression."

Late surge for the left in French presidential race

April 17, 2017 By C.J. Atkins

If Mélenchon survives to face Marine Le Pen, French voters will be presented with a choice akin to Rosa Luxemburg’s famous option of “socialism or barbarism.”

This week in history: American Friends Service Committee celebrates centennial

April 17, 2017 By Special to People’s World

This week the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), founded in 1917, turns 100 years old.

Progressive may win Newt Gingrich’s seat, handing Trumpism a major defeat

April 17, 2017 By Larry Rubin

The GOP is sinking to new lows of deceit to defeat progressive Jon Ossoff.

Turkish opposition parties raise alarm about legitimacy of Erdogan’s referendum

April 17, 2017 By Associated Press And Combined Sources

The Communist Party of Turkey, or TKP, also issued a strong statement, saying: “The referendum results… do not have any legitimacy. Those who attempt to celebrate this result mock the people.”