Tag: Social issues
to protect the right to abortion, Joe Biden turns to the polls
Pressed to intervene after the cancellation of the constitutional right to voluntary termination of pregnancy, Joe Biden wants to protect access to abortion by a national law. Except that he…
many flights canceled at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport
There is panic around Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport as well as inside. This weekend of July 2 and 3, more than 17% of flights are canceled, as in other airports in France,…
Max Monnehay, author of thrillers between La Rochelle and the Ile de Ré prison
Max Monnehay was born in 1980 in Beauvais. She is the author of several novels and short stories, among which “Corpus Christina», Prize for the first novel in 2006. «Geography…
mixed reactions following the agreement reached between the natives and the government
After 18 days of demonstrations and blockades throughout Ecuador, the indigenous movement and the government have finally reached an agreement, thanks to the mediation of the Ecuadorian Episcopal Conference. Among…
oil facilities shut down following employee strike
The workers of the oil exploitation companies launched an indefinite strike on Wednesday June 29 at the call of three central trade unions. In their demands, they ask for better…
in Sydney, striking nursing staff demand more resources
In Australia, the nursing staff of Sydney hospitals walked off this Tuesday, June 28, a major strike movement which occurs in reaction to the announcement of the budget allocated to…
dialogue continues between protesters and government
After two weeks of demonstrations against the high cost of living, the representatives of the indigenous demonstrators held a first direct dialogue with the government on Monday, June 27, without…
Ecuador announces lower fuel prices, sparking protest
While Parliament is debating the possible dismissal of Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, he announced Sunday a drop in fuel prices. But this reduction remains lower than the demands of the…
A few rare opponents of the G7 authorized to demonstrate near the summit venue
The G7 summit continues today in Germany. As with each edition, the meeting of representatives of the most industrialized is accompanied by demonstrations by opponents and critical organizations. This mobilization…
Parliament debates impeachment request against President Lasso
After thirteen days of general strike in Ecuador, Parliament met on Saturday June 25 to study the possible dismissal of liberal President Guillermo Lasso, who is accused, among other things,…