Browsing: Asia Pacific
Exploitation and Genocide in West Papua
By Craig Moore West Papua is the western half of the island of New Guinea,…
Global Assault On Freedoms, Warns Amnesty International
International protection of human rights is in danger, as short-term national self-interest and draconian security…
2015 Temperatures Shatter Records for Warmest Year Recorded
Earth’s 2015 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern record keeping began in 1880, according…
North Korea Confirms its First Hydrogen Nuclear Bomb Test
UPDATE The North Korean government has stated that the 5.1 magnitude quake event was a…
First Floating Dam to Collect Plastic Oceanic Garbage Awaits Test-Run
A large floating dam that traps plastic bags, bottles and other waste choking the world’s…
Instead of Accepting Faux Charity from the Rich, Let’s Just Cut Off Their Heads
Earlier this month Mark Zuckerberg entered the headlines for “giving away” 99% of his Facebook…
New International Anti-fascist Fund for Prisoners Has Already Supported Dozens
A new project is raising funds for anti-fascist prisoners – covering medical bills, legal expenses,…
Global Marches Ahead of UN Climate Summit – #Cop21
Ahead of Monday’s United Nations climate conference (Cop21) in the French capital, people globally have…
South Korean Police Repress Massive Anti-Government Protest
Over 130K workers, farmers, students and ordinary citizens, some with children and family members, joined…
Anonymous Million Mask March MMM 2015 – Live
Once again the Anonymous Million Mask March takes to the streets for their annual protest…
China: Four Days of Violent Resistance to Waste Incinerator in Guangdong
Guangdong China – Four days of violent resistance to a proposed Waste Incinerator project have…
Another Massive Blast Rocks Tianjin China
A massive explosion has been reported in Tianjin, China, with multiple photos of the incident…
TPP Agreement Reached, Activists Call For Mass Protest in DC Nov. 14th-18th
After 5 years of secret negotiations the TPP concluded early Monday morning, Oct. 5, 2015…
Japanese Protest Against PM Abe & ‘War Law’
Smash Fascism! Abe Out! Japan – Around 20,000 protesters rallied in Hibiya Park before marching…
Pushing Marine Life to the Brink of Collapse
by Lauren McCauley, Common Dreams International conservation group is calling on world leaders to make ‘profound’ changes…
Tens of Thousands at Anti-war Rally in Japan over looming ‘War Law’
戦争協力法制に反対する全国総がかり行動の１日目、「報道ステーション」のビデオは秀逸でした。 Twitterの制限で３０秒までなので２つに分かれます。前半です。 pic.twitter.com/jwu1cxVgjn— sig_yok (@yoksig) September 14, 2015 Tokyo – Tens of Thousands of anti-war protesters…
Refugees Welcome: International Solidarity Demonstrations
Demonstrations of solidarity with refugees were held in several major European cities and around…
Another Powerful Explosion at Chemical Factory in China
China – Another powerful explosion at a chemical factory is being reported in Dongying city,…
Massive Anti-War Rally in Japan – Over 100k Oppose ‘War Law’
Tokyo – Anti-war protesters rally outside parliament to oppose new laws that could see Japanese…
Huge Explosions at US Army base near Tokyo, Japan
A series of huge explosions erupted around 1am Monday morning, at Sagami General Depot, a…