The Andes
May Day mining disaster in Colombia
An unknown number of miners—perhaps as many as 40—were buried alive as an illegal gold mine collapsed at El Palmar, in Colombia's southern region of Cauca.
Iran
Iran: May Day marchers defy authorities
Workers in several Iranian industrial centers marched on May Day in defiance of official attempts to shut them down, protesting labor repression and non-payment of wages.
Palestine
Palestinian prisoners on 10th day of hunger strike
Over 100 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails began their tenth day of hunger strike on May 3, and three have been taken to a medical center for treatment.
Southern Cone
Brazil: riot rocks Rio favela
Military Police occupied the favela, or shantytown of Caramujo outside Río de Janeiro following riots sparked by the death of two local youths in incidents with the security forces.
Europe
Novorossiya resurgent?
With the open encouragement of Putin, separatists in eastern Ukraine are reviving the concept of "Novorossiya" (New Russia)—a dangerous precedent for revanchist claims.
Greater Middle East
Turkey: May Day marchers defy protest ban
Clashes rocked central Istanbul as Turkish protesters attempted to defy a government ban on May Day rallies at the city's iconic Taksim Square.
NYC for Syria
A contingent in support of the Syrian Revolution marched in the May Day parade in New York City on May 1. Photo: Bruno Giuliani See the Free Syria Contingent statement…
Europe
Ukraine: pro-Russian separatists attack Roma?
A Czech-based Roma website cites reports of an armed attack on Roma homes in the eastern Ukraine town of Slavyansk by pro-Russian separatists.
East Asia
Taiwan: anti-nuke action gets the goods
As thousands of protesters blocked a main traffic artery in Taipei and clashed with police, Taiwan's government agreed to halt work on two nuclear reactors.
Free Syria contingent at NYC May Day march
A contingent in support of the Syrian Revolution will meet at the Abraham Lincoln statue, in the 16th Street walkway of Union Square, at 5 PM for the May Day march in New York City on Thursday, May 1. Image:… Read moreFree Syria contingent at NYC May Day march
The Andes
Colombia: agrarian strike re-mobilizes
Colombian campesinos launched a new national strike, blocking key roads across several regions of the country to press demands including debt relief.
Greater Middle East
Free Syria contingent at NYC May Day march
A contingent in support of the Syrian Revolution will meet at the Lincoln statue in Union Square at 5 PM for the May Day march in New York City.