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Egyptian workers form independent union coalition
February 4, 2011Egyptian workers, suppressed by a government-sponsored and government-run labor federation, have broken away to form their own independent unions and federation and join the popular protests against President Hosni Mubarak's dictatorial rule.
Read moreTunisian uprising inspires democracy fight
January 27, 2011The North African country of Tunisia exploded with a mass democratic uprising in December 2010 and it is still unfolding today with regional repercussions.
Read moreTunisia: new government already in crisis
January 20, 2011The Tunisian transitional government, which held its first Cabinet meeting today, Jan. 20, is already facing protests for keeping within its ranks members of overthrown President Ben Ali's administration.
Read moreProtests continue over FBI raids, new subpoenas of peace activists
December 10, 2010CHICAGO - Alarmed by the blatant fishing expedition and government intimidation of antiwar activists, more than 100 protesters held an emergency picket line at the Dirksen Federal Building here on Dec. 6.
Read moreMillions protest pension “reform” in France
October 13, 2010More than 3.5 million took to the streets throughout France on Tuesday protesting moves to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.
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